About Visit Florence Colorado
Our mission is to connect visitors with the best Florence has to offer — and to help local businesses reach the thousands of travelers who pass through Fremont County every year.
What We Do
Visit Florence Colorado is the community business directory for Florence, CO — the Antique Capital of Colorado. We index local antique shops, restaurants, attractions, galleries, lodging, and outdoor experiences so that visitors can plan their trip with confidence and discover businesses they'd otherwise miss.
For business owners, we offer Premium ($99/mo) and Sponsored ($199/mo) listings that put your shop in front of an engaged audience of visitors already looking for exactly what Florence offers.
Florence, Colorado — A Brief History
Florence holds the distinction of being Colorado's first oil boomtown. In 1862 — just one year after Colorado Territory was created — pioneers struck oil in the Canon City oil field, making it one of the first commercial oil fields in the American West, predating the famous Pennsylvania oil rush by only a few years.
That early economic energy shaped Florence into a prosperous trading and manufacturing center. The town's beautiful Victorian and commercial architecture along Main Street reflects that original prosperity — and today, those same historic storefronts house over 100 antique dealers, making Florence the Antique Capital of Colorado.
Situated along the Gold Belt Tour Scenic Byway and just 15 minutes from the Royal Gorge, Florence offers visitors a rare combination: genuine small-town Colorado character, world-class antiquing, and easy access to some of the state's most dramatic landscapes.
Explore the Royal Gorge Area
Florence is the perfect base for exploring the greater Royal Gorge region. These sister sites can help you plan your full Fremont County adventure:
Contact Us
Want to list your business, report an error, or ask a question about Florence? We'd love to hear from you.