The section of Florence down by the water is called Old Town, and it's a very artsy and fun place. The street is narrow, and only about 3 blocks long, both sides chock full of interesting shops and galleries with fun names like The Wren's Nest, Divine Decadence and The Golden Goat. My favorite place was a second hand book store called Books 'n Bears, which sold all manner of books jammed in all willy nilly and little chairs tucked in corners so you could sit and read browse a book, and it also sold teddy bears. We had parked the motor home in a parking lot by the water, so I sent Steven back there for a nap while I spent a few hours checking out all the shops, from vintage clothes, candle shops, many art and glass galleries as well as bakeries and candy places. Lots of salt water taffy for sale.

Most of the shops had tables and/or chairs outside so you could rest and people watch. I liked the ones in the top picture, made out of old water ski's!