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It's the 40 miles of dunes and swaths of windswept beach that draw visitors to Florence, but once they arrive, it's clear that there's much more to this coastal community.
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The approach into town over the Siuslaw River
Grape Leaf Wine Shop & Bistro: Linger over nibbles and a glass of local wine at this well-stocked shop.
Info: $; closed Mon; 1269 Bay St.; 541/997-1646.
Old Town Coffee Roasters: Attitude with a side of joe make this a locals' favorite.
Info: 1251/2 Nopal St.; 541/997-1786.
Waxmyrtle Trail: In the dunes between Florence and Coos Bay, a moderate 1.25-mile route follows the Siltcoos River to the beach for views
of teals, widgeons, and other wintering waterfowl.
Info: From Florence, take U.S. 101 South 7 miles, turn west on Siltcoos Beach Rd.; 541/271-3611.
Stay overnight
A 1914 home at the west end of Old Town, the Edwin K Bed & Breakfast offers six decadently decorated guest rooms and a five-course breakfast (from $120; 800/833-9465). Florence's only oceanfront
sleeps are found at Driftwood Shores, a large, older condominium complex on Heceta Beach (from $87; 800/422-5091).
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