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Open the Visit & Tours page, choose a date with a published time, select the tour, and enter your contact details to continue through checkout.

The calendar lets you browse the months shown. It displays dates with published tour times; a date without a listing does not currently have a published session.

The museum recommends contacting them before making travel plans if you do not see a suitable time. Email info@cautionstonesahead.com to ask about your visit.

CAUTION! Stones Ahead is at 10 Hightower Place, Florence, Alabama 35630.

Check in at the CAUTION! Stones Ahead display in the main resort lobby, adjacent to the elevators.

Yes. Make your museum visit part of a full Shoals experience with two on-site dining options. Swampers Bar & Grille serves Southern-inspired comfort food, with live music at the bar and an outdoor terrace overlooking the pool. For a special occasion, 360 Grille pairs steaks, fresh fish, and vibrant salads with panoramic views from Alabama’s only revolving restaurant. Check with each restaurant for current menus, hours, and reservations.

For details about your visit, contact the museum at info@cautionstonesahead.com before you travel.

Yes. CAUTION! Stones Ahead is located at Renaissance Shoals Resort & Spa, so you can make your museum visit part of a relaxing stay along the Tennessee River. Explore room options and availability directly with the resort.

For current room rates, availability, and reservation details, visit the Renaissance Shoals Resort & Spa website or contact the resort directly.

Set your destination to 10 Hightower Place, Florence, Alabama 35630. Get directions to the resort ↗︎

From Birmingham, take I-65 north toward Exit 310 and U.S. 43 north, then continue toward Florence. For the final streets, use turn-by-turn directions from Birmingham ↗︎. Your destination is 10 Hightower Place; enter through the resort’s main entrance.

From Nashville, take I-65 south toward Exit 351 at Athens, then follow U.S. 72 west toward Florence. Use turn-by-turn directions from Nashville ↗︎ for current routing and the final approach to 10 Hightower Place.

Follow U.S. 72 west toward Florence, then use turn-by-turn directions from Huntsville ↗︎ to reach the resort entrance.

Visit Florence provides a dedicated map for the drive from Memphis. Follow it toward Florence, then use turn-by-turn directions from Memphis to the resort ↗︎ for your full route and final approach.

Follow U.S. 72 toward Florence. As you approach the city, set navigation to 10 Hightower Place and follow the route to the resort’s main entrance. Map the final drive from U.S. 72 ↗︎

These routes connect with the Florence–Muscle Shoals highway network. Follow the signs toward Florence, then use turn-by-turn directions from Muscle Shoals ↗︎ for the approach to 10 Hightower Place. Enter through the resort’s main entrance.

The Florence and Lauderdale County Visitors Bureau’s Getting Here guide ↗︎ has maps from Birmingham, Nashville, Huntsville, and Memphis. For the final destination, use 10 Hightower Place, Florence, Alabama 35630.

Enter through the main resort entrance. Once inside the lobby, check in at the CAUTION! Stones Ahead display next to the elevators.

Yes. Complimentary parking is provided for museum visitors. Enter through the main resort entrance and follow the on-site signs.

Absolutely. Take a little extra time to enjoy the riverfront setting and the River Heritage Park riverwalk trail, with scenic views of the Tennessee River and Wilson Dam.

Make the most of your time on-site with a stroll through nearby River Heritage Park. Its riverwalk, overlooks, and outdoor spaces make a lovely complement to the museum, dining, and resort experience.

Use the group inquiry form to share your group type, estimated number of guests, preferred date, and contact details. The museum will follow up about availability and arrangements.

Include your preferred date and an alternate date if you have one, your estimated group size, and any timing or access needs. Schools, clubs, tour groups, and private parties can all use the inquiry form.

Yes. We welcome large groups and can work with you to plan a visit that fits your party. Send us your estimated group size and preferred dates through the group inquiry form, and our team will follow up about arrangements.

Yes. Choose the merchandise option in the group inquiry form and include the categories and quantities you are interested in. The museum can confirm product availability and details with you.

Browse the museum shop for CAUTION! Stones Ahead apparel, gifts, and Rolling Stones collectibles. Product selection and prices are shown on the shop page.

Additional merchandise may be available on-site. Stop by the museum shop during your visit to see what is currently on hand.

Contact the museum at info@cautionstonesahead.com, or send a quantity request through the merchandise option on the group inquiry form.

We recommend allowing about an hour to enjoy the exhibition. That gives you time to take in the memorabilia, photographs, and stories at a comfortable pace.

The exhibition brings Rolling Stones history to life with memorabilia, photographs, music, and mood lighting. Music and lighting may vary throughout the museum, adding to the immersive feel of the visit.

The museum is not recommended for children without parental approval. We encourage parents and guardians to review the experience and decide whether it is right for their child.

Yes. We welcome guests with disabilities and can accommodate visitors with a range of needs. If you have a specific access requirement, please contact us before your visit so we can help you plan a comfortable experience.

Reach out to the museum before your visit at info@cautionstonesahead.com. Let us know what would make your visit easier, and our team will help coordinate with you.

Yes. The artifacts on display are genuine pieces of Rolling Stones history, collected and shared as part of the band’s much larger cultural story.

The collection brings together objects, photographs, and memorabilia that help tell the wider story of the Rolling Stones—their music, their influence, and the history surrounding the band.

Expect a rich mix of Rolling Stones memorabilia, posters, photographs, and display pieces. Each visit offers a chance to get closer to the stories and objects behind the music.

The Shoals is a music lover’s dream, with places to hear the stories, see where records were made, and browse local music culture:

• Muscle Shoals Sound Studio — visit the historic Sheffield studio associated with The Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, and other artists.
• FAME Studios — step into the Muscle Shoals studio where generations of hit records were made.
• Cypress Moon Studios — explore another storied recording destination in Sheffield.
• Alabama Music Hall of Fame — celebrate the Alabama artists, songwriters, and music professionals who shaped the state’s sound.
• W.C. Handy Birthplace, Museum & Library — discover the life and legacy of Florence’s “Father of the Blues.”
• Earl “Peanutt” Montgomery’s Music Museum — find another Shoals stop celebrating the area’s songwriting heritage.
• Vinyl Junkie Record Lounge — browse records and enjoy a relaxed stop for music fans in Florence.

Explore the full Visit Florence music attractions directory ↗︎ for more ideas and current visitor information.

Yes. The Shoals Studio Tour ↗︎ visits FAME, Muscle Shoals Sound Studio, and Cypress Moon Studios, with transportation and a guide. Check the Visitors Bureau’s website for current dates, pricing, and booking details.

Definitely. Pair CAUTION! Stones Ahead with a studio tour, the Alabama Music Hall of Fame, River Heritage Park, and a meal at the resort. The local Visitors Bureau can help you discover even more music, history, and events across Florence, Sheffield, Muscle Shoals, and Tuscumbia.

Make a day of discovering the Shoals’ art, architecture, music, and local history:

• Florence Arts & Museums — one helpful guide to the Florence Indian Mound & Museum, Pope’s Tavern Museum, Kennedy-Douglass Center for the Arts, and Frank Lloyd Wright’s Rosenbaum House.
• W.C. Handy Birthplace, Museum & Library — explore the birthplace and musical legacy of the “Father of the Blues.”
• Alabama Music Hall of Fame — celebrate the artists and music makers who put Alabama on the map.
• Ivy Green, Helen Keller’s Birthplace — visit the historic Tuscumbia home and grounds where Helen Keller grew up.
• Children’s Museum of the Shoals — enjoy hands-on learning and discovery for children and families.

For more local ideas, browse Visit Florence’s attractions directory ↗︎. Please check each museum’s website for current hours, admission, and tour details.