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In Eden Park, the Cincinnati Art Museum features prominent works of art, including sculpture, ceramics, and pictures from great civilizations of five millennia. On display is the permanent collection, along with temporary national and international exhibitions.
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The 22-acre Camp Ernst Lake Park is another fun park to visit for those who enjoy activities outdoors. Highlights of a visit include casting a line off the dedicated fishing pier and trying your hand at catching species including catfish and bluegill (permits are required).
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Located six miles west of Florence, the town of Burlington boasts a must-visit downtown core that's among the prettiest in the state. Founded as Craigs Camp in 1799 on a 74-acre parcel of land donated for the purpose, it was renamed Burlington in 1816, and today is often cited as one of the best places to live in the state.
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As you drive around Boone County crossing the best Florence attractions off your must-visit list, keep an eye out for some of those pretty old barns that dot the countryside. Chances are you'll notice a brightly painted quilt board attached to them.
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Easy to find thanks to its location adjacent to the iconic Y'all Water Tower and Interstate 71 from Cincinnati, Florence Mall is a paradise for shoppers. It was constructed in 1976 and boasts over 100 stores.
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Set on 121 acres just 15 minutes' drive away from the Florence Y'all water Tower, Boone County Arboretum features a diverse collection of plants, shrubs, and trees. One of the state's largest arboretums, it's connected to a neighboring recreation area by a two-mile-long path that's fun to hike.
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Florence Nature Park offers a variety of fun outdoor activities for young and old alike to participate in. Set on 15 acres of land to the south of the city center, this treed park is perfect for a family stroll and picnic. Picnic tables, a gazebo, and level paved walking paths have also been made available for free use by visitors.
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A visit to Big Bone Lick State Historic Site offers a fascinating look at the early history of this area of Kentucky during the time of the last ice age some 15,000 years ago, known as the Pleistocene Epoch. At that time, herds of now extinct creatures, including woolly mammoths and mastodons, were known to live here on what was then the edge of a massive ice sheet that extended as far as northern Canada.
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A visit to Boone County Fair is a must if you're planning on visiting Florence in August. The fairgrounds are located in the pretty town of Burlington, an easy 15-minute drive west of downtown Florence.
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One of the top attractions in Kentucky can be found just a 25-minute drive south from Florence along the I71. The Ark Encounter in Williamstown offers a fascinating look at the biblical story of Noah.