Outdoor enthusiasts and history buffs may want to make plans to visit Florence, Arizona, just an hour outside Phoenix. Located in the Sonoran desert, Florence offers Box Canyon and McFarland State Park for hiking and horseback riding, plus more than 100 buildings listed in the National Register of Historic Places. When planning your trip to Florence, book one of the town's hotels, close to all of the attractions.
A variety of Mexican-themed rooms await travelers at the Rancho Sonora, including the Alamo, Bandito, Fernando and Evangeline. Select from rooms with one queen bed, king or two twin beds. Some rooms offer a private patio, full kitchen and adjoining options. All units include free Wi-Fi and continental breakfast. Rooms are nonsmoking; guests may smoke outside in the hotel's common area.
Guests coming by recreational vehicle will also find a place to stay at Rancho Sonora's RV park. Travelers in both the RV park and hotel rooms may take advantage of the hotel's club house, craft area, common kitchen, guest laundry, computer hook-ups, heated outdoor pool, fire pit, horseshoe area, phones and picnic areas. Rancho Sonora is just a few minutes from Box Canyon, Martinez Canyon and Silver Bell Mine along with the Mt. Athos Greek & Italian Restaurant for local casual dining. The Rancho Sonora does not accept pets.
Rancho Sonora
9198 N. Highway 79
Florence, AZ 85232
520-868-8000
ranchosonora.com
Choose from four styles of rooms at the Blue Mist Motel, with either a king or queen bed, two queen beds and a single queen or two double bed room with full kitchen, including refrigerator, four-burner stove top, microwave and sink. All units include free high-speed wireless Internet service. Rollaway beds are available for rent. Guests may request non-smoking rooms; the Blue Mist also rents rooms for the daytime (no evening stay is required).
The Blue Mist Motel is within walking distance and a short drive of casual dining options. Your room at the Blue Mist puts you 10 miles from the Casa Grande National Monument and Saint Anthony's Greek Orthodox Monastery, 17 miles from the Tom Mix Monument and 20 miles from the Boyce Thomson Arboretum. Pets are not permitted.
Blue Mist Motel
40 S. Pinal Parkway
Florence, AZ 85232-9713
520-868-5874
bluemistmotel.com
All rooms at the Holiday Inn Express Florence are nonsmoking and include free high-speed Internet access, mini-refrigerator, microwave and mini bar. Connecting rooms are available. Features of the hotel include a business center, computer for guest use, outdoor pool, fitness room, whirlpool, guest laundry, dry cleaning, convenience shop and newsstand. Guests receive free continental breakfast and will find other local dining options nearby at L&B Inn, River Bottom and A&M Pizza.
While at the Holiday Inn Express Florence, you'll be 5 miles from the Casa Grande Ruins and Country Thunder Music Festival, 2 miles to McFarland State Park and 9 miles to the Anthem Golf Course. No pets, except service animals, are permitted.
Holiday Inn Express Florence
1200 Sunrise Plaza Drive
Florence, AZ 85232
520-868-9900
hiexpress.com
