Greater Gadsden Area Tourism

Greater Gadsden Area Tourism Greater Gadsden Area Tourism • 623 Broad St Gadsden, Alabama 35901 • www.greatergadsden.com • 256-549-0351 The Coosa River and H.

The Greater Gadsden Area and Etowah County are unsurpassed in natural beauty! The majestic Coosa River flows through the very heart of Gadsden as well as four other communities in the county: Hokes Bluff, Glencoe, Rainbow City and Southside. Neely Henry Lake are home to regional championship fishing tournaments as well as being used for recreational boating, kayaking, and fishing. Noccalula Falls,

a 90-foot waterfall named after legend of Princess
Noccalula, sits inside the Gadsden City limits on Lookout Mountain. Both a scenic Park and Campground sit astride the waterfall, which can be viewed for free and requires a short walk on sidewalk to get to. Noccalula Falls Park (fee to enter) is a top Alabama natural tourist attraction and the park includes botanical gardens, children's playground, mini-golf (separate fee), train rides, Pioneer Village, and a 200-space RV campground complete with country store & swimming pool. Also, the Black Creek Trail and its’ off-shoots provides walking, hiking, running, and mountain-biking year round. There are festivals and special events almost every weekend that bring excitement to the area for visitors and locals. The Alabama State Chocolate Festival in Rainbow City each April, or Gadsden Riverfest Music Festival each June are just two events that bring thousands of visitors to the area. "The Lookout Mountain Parkway" is a scenic highway that begins at the Falls and heads up Lookout Mountain for 90 miles to Chattanooga, TN. Each first Thursday through Sunday in August brings the "World's Longest Yard Sale" to the Park and up the Parkway and the Highway 127 corridor to Michigan. Tens of thousands of visitors begin their trek on this route in Gadsden at Noccalula Falls Park. Be sure to take a stroll through Gadsden's Historic Downtown main-street district. Also, antique shops abound in neighboring historic Downtown Attalla. There are many unique restaurants throughout Etowah County for your dining pleasure. Go to our website for a full list!

Sunday Brunch at Wills Creek Winery. 11:15 am - 1:30 pm
04/27/2025

Sunday Brunch at Wills Creek Winery. 11:15 am - 1:30 pm

Discover Greater Gadsden—where adventure begins! From scenic outdoor escapes and family-friendly attractions to rich cultural experiences, explore vibrant communities filled with Southern hospitality, natural beauty, and unforgettable memories

Final April Saturday Walking Tours this Saturday 10-11 am.
04/26/2025

Final April Saturday Walking Tours this Saturday 10-11 am.

Discover Greater Gadsden—where adventure begins! From scenic outdoor escapes and family-friendly attractions to rich cultural experiences, explore vibrant communities filled with Southern hospitality, natural beauty, and unforgettable memories

04/25/2025
04/25/2025

It's finally FRIDAY 😎

Our Daily Special Today is Fried or Grilled Chicken Tenders with your choice of corn nuggets, turnip greens, black eyed peas or okra!

Dine In or Order To Go!
256-344-5055
📍411 4th St NW
Downtown Attalla

Order on Door Dash 🚗
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Dayspring Dairy in Etowah County is the only Sheep Cheese in Alabama!
04/25/2025

Dayspring Dairy in Etowah County is the only Sheep Cheese in Alabama!

04/25/2025
04/25/2025

Are you ready to roll up your sleeves tomorrow for Clean Up Day and Arbor Day?

Join fellow Gadsden residents as we tackle trash clean-up across all 7 districts. Connect with your neighbors, show your pride, and make a real difference in our community!

We’re counting on enthusiastic volunteers to jump in, and we want you with us! If you haven’t signed up yet, you can still tackle trash and debris in your own neighborhood.

Let’s come together and show Gadsden some love!

04/25/2025
04/25/2025

Etowah County's Tigers for Tomorrow at Untamed Mountain

👇New Restaurant Alert!!! Moe's Original BBQ Gadsden, Alabama Now Hiring! 🍝🍴
04/25/2025

👇New Restaurant Alert!!! Moe's Original BBQ Gadsden, Alabama Now Hiring! 🍝🍴

We are opening soon and are looking for hardworking, dependable staff to join the crew! If you’ve got a strong work ethic, a love for good food, and thrive in a fast-paced, team-first environment, we want to hear from you.

Apply at www.moesoriginalbbq.com/employment-gadsden

Get ready for some Yard Sale deals this weekend!
04/25/2025

Get ready for some Yard Sale deals this weekend!

Discover Greater Gadsden—where adventure begins! From scenic outdoor escapes and family-friendly attractions to rich cultural experiences, explore vibrant communities filled with Southern hospitality, natural beauty, and unforgettable memories

On Friday May 2nd during Downtown Gadsden First Friday the GMA: Gadsden Museum of Art will be hosting several new artist...
04/24/2025

On Friday May 2nd during Downtown Gadsden First Friday the GMA: Gadsden Museum of Art will be hosting several new artists along with a 👉 glass blowing demonstration and 👉sidewalk chalk displays. The new exhibitions will feature Wade MacDonald and Ann Herbert, Bethany Moody, Jennifer Wallace Fields, Stacy Tabb, and 🎨 local student artwork by the True Colors Arts Program.

Wade McDonald and Herbert’s joint exhibition, “A Homily for the Pink Moon,” combines abstract paintings with contemporary architecture and clay sculptures.

Jennifer Wallace Fields, a visual artist and educator will be exhibiting her new body of work entitled “2 Cool 2 B 4gotten”. Fields is also the host of the APT show “Monograph,” which showcases various artists and artist venues throughout Alabama.

Bethany Moody is an educator and interdisciplinary artist that processes locally-sourced, reclaimed materials with craft-based techniques including natural dyeing and soft sculpture which can be seen in her exhibit “Today’s Sale Color.” North Alabama artist Stacy Tabb studied graphic design, drawing and printmaking in college. Her exhibit, “You Are What You Eat,” is comprised of multiple species of creatures, each depicted with their primary diet.

True Colors Arts Program was established in 2023 by The Etowah County Board of Education as a means of getting Art programming into schools that are often overlooked. Focusing on mental health and well-being, the program consists of students from Gaston High School, West End Elementary, and West End High School.

Muffinjaw Designs of Mobile, Alabama will be providing a glass blowing demonstration outside of our main entrance for everyone that is out celebrating First Friday along with chalk drawing by the JSU Art Department and the museum’s own after school program with their teacher Kayla Allen.

Light refreshments will be served and public restrooms are available for all First Friday visitors.

04/24/2025

Happy 40 🎉

04/24/2025

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623 Broad Street
Gadsden, AL
35901

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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+12565490351

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The Greater Gadsden Area and Etowah County are unsurpassed in natural beauty! The majestic Coosa River flows through the very heart of Gadsden as well as four other communities in the county: Hokes Bluff, Glencoe, Rainbow City and Southside. The Coosa River and H. Neely Henry Lake are home to regional championship fishing tournaments as well as being used for recreational boating, kayaking, and fishing. Noccalula Falls, a 90-foot waterfall named after legend of Princess Noccalula, sits inside the Gadsden City limits on Lookout Mountain. Both a scenic Park and Campground sit astride the waterfall, which can be viewed for free and requires a short walk on sidewalk to get to. Noccalula Falls Park (fee to enter) is a top Alabama natural tourist attraction and the park includes botanical gardens, children's playground, mini-golf (separate fee), train rides, Pioneer Village, and a 200-space RV campground complete with country store & swimming pool. Also, the Black Creek Trail and its’ off-shoots provides walking, hiking, running, and mountain-biking year round. There are festivals and special events almost every weekend that bring excitement to the area for visitors and locals. The Alabama State Chocolate Festival in Rainbow City each April, or Gadsden Riverfest Music Festival each June are just two events that bring thousands of visitors to the area. "The Lookout Mountain Parkway" is a scenic highway that begins at the Falls and heads up Lookout Mountain for 90 miles to Chattanooga, TN. Each first Thursday through Sunday in August brings the "World's Longest Yard Sale" to the Park and up the Parkway and the Highway 127 corridor to Michigan. Tens of thousands of visitors begin their trek on this route in Gadsden at Noccalula Falls Park. Be sure to take a stroll through Gadsden's Historic Downtown main-street district. Also, antique shops abound in neighboring historic Downtown Attalla. There are many unique restaurants throughout Etowah County for your dining pleasure. Go to our website for a full list!