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Market Dates

Thursday, September 29, 2011 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Friday, September 30, 2011 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Food

The Marriott Shoals will have a snack bar setup for your convenience. There are also several restaurants in close proximity to the event.

Checkout the local restaurants on yelp!

Hotels/Shopping

• Marriott Shoals Hotel, Conference Center & Spa
  800 Cox Creek Parkway South
  Florence, AL 35630
  (256) 246-3600
  Alabama Wholesale Market Rate - $109 on Wednesday, September 28, and Thursday, September 29, 2011, based on availability.
  Website: Marriott Shoals
  4-Star hotel overlooking the Tennessee River and joining the Renaissance Tower and adjacent to the Conference Center.
• Hampton Inn & Suites Downtown
  505 South Court St.
  Florence, AL 35630
  (256) 767-8282
  Alabama Wholesale Market Rate: $89 (must be booked on or before September 14, 2011)
  Website: Hampton Inn & Suites
  88 Standard, Studio and Suite Rooms, Complimentary Hot Breakfast, Exercise Room, Indoor Pool & Jacuzzi
• Residence Inn by Marriott
  1000 Sweetwater Ave
  Florence, AL 35630
  (256) 764-8888
  Alabama Wholesale Market Rate: $79
  Website: Residence Inn by Marriott
  110 suites, Complimentary Hot Breakfast, Exercise Room, Outdoor Pool & Jacuzzi, Fire pit, full kitchen suites.
• Holiday Inn Express
  180 Etta Gray Street
  Florence, AL 35630
  (256) 246-2200
  (Behind Logan’s restaurant off of Florence Blvd)
  Alabama Wholesale Market: $89
  Website: Holiday Inn Express
  80 Rooms, Indoor pool, Interior Rooms, Guest Laundry, Free Breakfast, Exercise Room, Boat Parking, Restaurant Located Next Door, Shopping Nearby
• Hampton Inn Midtown of Florence
  2285 Florence Blvd.
  Florence, AL 35630
  (256) 764-8888
  Alabama Wholesale Market: $72
  Website: Hampton Inn
  90 Rooms, Pool, Interior Rooms, Guest Laundry, Free Breakfast, Exercise Room, Boat Parking, Applebee’s Restaurant Located Next Door, Shopping Nearby
• Comfort Suites
  140 Matthew Paul Court
  Florence, AL 35630
  (256) 740-0444
  Alabama Wholesale Market Rate: $84 Double or $79 King
  Website: Comfort Suites
  68 Rooms, Indoor pool, Interior Rooms, Guest Laundry, Free Breakfast, Exercise Room, Boat Parking, Restaurant Located Next Door, Shopping Nearby
• Quality Inn
  150 Etta Gray Dr.
  Florence, AL 35630
  (256) 740-0444
  Alabama Wholesale Market Rate: $65
  Website: Comfort Inn
  48 Rooms, Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Indoor Corridor, Exercise Room, Guest Laundry, Conference Room, Outdoor Pool, Logan’s Roadhouse Located Next Door, Shopping Nearby
• Jameson Inn
  115 Ana Dr.
  Florence, AL 35630
  (256) 764-5326
  Alabama Wholesale Market Rate: $72.99
  Website: Jameson Inn
  64 Rooms, Exterior Entrance, Free Breakfast, Workout Room, Pets, Outside Plugs, Pool, HBO, Shoney’s Restaurant Located Next Door, Shopping Nearby
• Knights Inn of Florence
  1915 Florence Blvd.
  Florence, AL 35630
  (256) 766-2620
  Alabama Wholesale Market Rate: $45
  80 Rooms, Pool, Free Breakfast, Pets, Fishing Rates, Boat, Outside Plugs, Restaurant Next Door, One Level
• Joe Wheeler Resort
  Hwy 72 West
  Rogersville, AL 25652
  (256) 247-5461
  Website: Joe Wheeler State Park
  75 Spacious Rooms Overlooking Water, Pool. Marina, Restaurant, 18-Hole Golf Course, Meeting Rooms, Hiking Trails, Camping, Group Lodge & Cabin Rentals
• City Lodge
  400 South Court Street
  Florence, AL 35630
  (256) 760-8888
  Alabama Wholesale Market Rate: $54
  80 Rooms, Pool, Free Deluxe Continental Breakfast, Business Class Rooms, Exercise Room, Outside Plugs, Game Room, Microwaves & Refrigerators Available, Located in Downtown Florence
• Super 8 Motel
  Hwy 72 & 43 East
  Killen, AL 35645
  (256) 757-2167
  Alabama Wholesale Market Rate: $53.90
  Pool, Free Breakfast, Outside Plugs, Pets, Guest Laundry, Microwave/Refrigerator, Jacuzzi Suites

Air Travel

The Northwest Alabama Regional Airport is located in Muscle Shoals, AL and is approximately 15-20 minutes from Florence. For more information visit http://www.flytheshoals.com/

Driving Directions

The Alabama Market is being held at the Marriott Shoals Conference Center, 800 Cox Creek Parkway S, Florence, AL 35630.

Google Maps Directions

• From I-65 Athens via Hwy 72
• From I-65 Cullman via Hwy 157
• From Tupelo MS
• From Nashville TN via I-65
• From Atlanta GA via I-20 then I-65
• From Birmingham AL via I-65

Parking

There is plenty of FREE PARKING on site.

Things To Do In The Shoals

From W.C. Handy's birthplace to The Helen Keller Home and on to art galleries and more, the Shoals area is an inspiring place to visit. For more information visit www.colbertcountytourism.org or www.visitflorenceal.com

Also checkout everything there is to do on yelp!

Trade Mart Floor Plan

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