The City of Florence, CO
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The city of Florence is located in the state of Colorado in Fremont County and has a population of 3,592 as reported by the census of 2010. The largest nearby city to Florence is Pueblo, approximately 24 miles from the city center.There are several family restaurants in or near Florence, including Pizza, Subway, Dominos Pizza, Broken Spoke Event Center and Carl's Jr. For a larger selection of Florence restaurants select our Restaurants tab above. Visitors and residents can enjoy nearby Florence Golf Courses, Zoos, Arenas and/or Auto Race Tracks, including the Pueblo Zoo, Desert Hawk Golf Course, Bear Paw Golf Course, Cheyenne Shadows Golf Course and Regulation Course at Elmwood Golf Course. For a more complete list of attractions in or around the city of Florence please click on the Attractions tab above. The following 2 airports are located in or near Florence:
- Canon City Fremont County Airport
- Colorado Springs Airport (COS)
Florence, Colorado Climate and Weather
Current Weather in Florence
In the month of December, Florence experiences an average high temperature of 49 degrees Fahrenheit. Low temperaturs in December are usually about 21 degrees with an average rainfall of 0.49 inches. The seasonal climate varies in Florence with daytime temperatures averaging 85 degrees in the summer, and 50 degrees in the winter months. Visitors can also expect Florence to receive an average of 0.44 inches of rainfall per/month during winter months and 1.68 inches of rainfall per/month in the summer months. The temperature has been known to get as high as 107 degrees in the summer and as low as -25 degrees in the winter so visitors planning a vacation to Florence should check the weather forecast to determine proper attire prior to departure. Spring and Fall bring average daytime temperatures of 66 degrees, and nighttime lows of 37.
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Florence, Colorado Attractions
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Appletree Golf Club - , Springs, The Appletree Golf Club is an 18 hole public golf course in El Paso County Colorado. Built in 1974, this Colorado Springs course designed by Lee Trevino is open all year. For tee time information call the pro shop at 719-382-3649. The golf course dress code is as follows: Collared shirt, no other requirements.
Address: 10150 Rolling Ridge Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80925
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Bear Paw Golf Course - Florence, The Bear Paw Golf Course is a 9 hole public golf course in Fremont County Colorado. Built in 1994, this Florence course designed by Rick Bucton is open all year. Tee times are accepted up to 2 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 719-784-6152. The golf course dress code is as follows: Shirt and shoes required.
Address: Siloam Rd, Florence, CO 81226
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Cheyenne Mountain Zoo - , Springs, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is a mountainside zoo, located southwest of downtown Colorado Springs, Colorado on Cheyenne Mountain in the US at an elevation of 6,800 feet above sea level. The Zoo sits on 70 acres out of a 140-acre footprint. It is located west of the Broadmoor Hotel Resort along the slopes of Cheyenne Mountain's lower north end. Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is one of only two mountain zoos in the US.
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Cheyenne Shadows Golf Course - , Fort Carson, The Cheyenne Shadows Golf Course is an 18 hole public golf course in El Paso County Colorado. Built in 1971, this Fort Carson course designed by Dick Phelps is open all year. Tee times are accepted up to 3 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 719-526-4122. The golf course dress code is as follows: No tank tops or cutoffs.
Address: 7800 Titus Blvd, Fort Carson, CO 80913
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Colorado State Fair Events Center - Pueblo, The Colorado State Fair Events Center is an 8,225-seat multi-purpose arena in Pueblo, Colorado in the US. It was built in 1995 at a cost of 7 million dollars to accommodate crowds that the grandstands could no longer accommodate. It is Located in the northwest corner of the Colorado state fair grounds. This climate controlled, indoor coliseum can host a wide variety of events. These events include concerts, rodeos, professional bull riding, indoor football, tradeshows, monster trucks, and basketball games.
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Country Club of Colorado, The - , Springs, The Country Club of Colorado is an 18 hole public golf course in El Paso County Colorado. Built in 1973, this Colorado Springs course designed by Pete Dye is open all year. Tee times are accepted up to 4 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 719-538-4095. The golf course dress code is as follows: No denim, collared shirt and bermuda short required.
Address: 125 E Clubhouse Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80906
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Cripple Creek Country Club - Cripple Creek, The Cripple Creek Country Club is a 9 hole public golf course in Teller County Colorado. This course is located in the city of Cripple Creek, . Tee times are accepted by calling the pro shop at 719-689-2549.
Address: 4453 Teller County Rd 1, Cripple Creek, CO 80813
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Desert Hawk Golf Course - , Pueblo West, The Desert Hawk Golf Course is an 18 hole public golf course in Pueblo County Colorado. Built in 1969, this Pueblo West course is open all year. For tee time information call the pro shop at 719-547-2280. The golf course dress code is as follows: Shirt and shoes required.
Address: 251 S McClulloch Blvd, Pueblo West, CO 81007
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East Course at Broadmoor Golf Club - , Springs, The East Course at Broadmoor Golf Club is a 54 hole resort golf course in El Paso County Colorado. Built in 1918, this Colorado Springs course designed by Donald Ross is open all year. For tee time information call the pro shop at 719-577-5790. The golf course dress code is as follows: No denim, collared shirt and bermuda short required.
Address: 1 Lake Circle, Colorado Springs, CO 80906
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Peterson Air and Space Museum - , Springs, Peterson Air and Space Museum is a museum that is situated inside Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado Springs, Colorado. Access to the museum is limited due to security concerns, so tour groups should contact the museum curator. The Museum has various aircraft, with most of the USAF having been part of the former Air Defense Command and Aerospace Defense Command.
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Florence, Colorado Hotels
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Florence, Colorado Restaurants
This is a list of Florence Family Restaurants with addresses and phone numbers, including Pizza Restaurants, Fast Foods & Carry Out, Bar & Grill Restaurants and American Restaurants. Happy Dining!
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