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

11/25/2024

Check out all the great events coming up this week in Greater Gadsden! Adventure Begins Here.

Email from Greater Gadsden Area Tourism Fall Adventure Begins Here 2024 is the Year of Alabama Food! We will be promoting all of our great Etowah County restaurants all year! Here's your go-to guide f

11/25/2024

👇🎄This holiday season show your support for shopping local and enjoy Plaid Friday, Nov 29 and Small Business Saturday, Nov 30 right here in Downtown Gadsden, Inc.. Forget the stress of big box stores and shop in a more relaxing way.

Plaid Friday is a movement that originated in 2009 and the name was chosen from the idea of weaving individual threads of small businesses together to create a strong fabric that celebrates independent businesses.

“Our historic downtown really comes alive at this time of year,” says Kay Moore, DGI Director. “The Christmas lights, the store window decorations, holiday music, it’s just a perfect time to stroll the sidewalks. And be sure to wear your finest plaid as you shop and support our wonderful businesses. This year, we are partnering with Downtown Attalla to bring more shoppers and diners to our area!”

Following Plaid Friday, Nov 29, come back again for Small Business Saturday on November 30! This campaign was begun as a way to remind shoppers to devote part of their holiday shopping weekend to the small businesses that make up the backbone of our communities.

Moore added that several stores will be offering extended hours; however, shoppers should check with each store to confirm their holiday shopping hours. For a list of DGI member businesses, please visit https://tinyurl.com/y8ea47wj . And when all that shopping makes you famished, don’t forget our great restaurants. Check them out at https://tinyurl.com/msujuhz j. We look forward to seeing you.

11/22/2024

👏I was proud when I opened up 2 different magazines today and saw Etowah County spotlighted in both! Alabama Magazine mentions City of Glencoe in their article on page 108 about Patriotism and the new Patriots Trail. Business Alabama Magazine mentions Gadsden State Community College in their article on page 28 about Alabama Public Two-Year Colleges. Gadsden State Community College is number 6 in the State of Alabama, ranked by preliminary enrollment for Fall 2024. Congratulations Gadsden State Community College and City of Glencoe.

11/22/2024

11/22/2024

Ocean hues in a glass—taste the freshness with every sip. Swing by for a coastal escape in a cup! 🍹🌊

11/22/2024

11/22/2024

📣📣LAST DAY FOR ORDERS📣📣

Today is the absolute last day we are able to take Thanksgiving orders. We have been blown away this year by your kindness and support. PLEASE call the store to place your order today 256-344-5055 (we are unable to take orders through FB).

Thank you for choosing Cotton Belle and The Cupboard Restaurant to be a part of your holiday gathering🥰

Much love,
Tyndall & Terry 💕

11/22/2024

Your Friday breakfast and lunch specials 😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋📞

11/22/2024

11/22/2024

For our family, one of the events that kicks off the Christmas season for us is Downtown Dance Conservatory's annual production of The Nutcracker Princess. Right now, the cast and crew are hard at work in dress rehearsal to make this the best show ever. This event kicks off Friday evening and several more shows throughout the weekend at the Gadsden City High School Auditorium and for us, it's a great way to kick off the holiday season with a little culture while supporting the arts community in Gadsden.

11/22/2024

Deck the Hulls!!! ⛵️🎅🎄SAVE THE DATES for Christmas BOAT PARADES.
⛵️Gadsden Dec 6
⛵️Southside Dec 8

11/22/2024

TGIF!!! Here are the incredible things going on in the Greater Gadsden Area of Etowah County, Alabama this coming weekend 11/22-11/24:
❄️Let It Snow Imagination Place https://greatergadsden.com/events/let-it-snow/
🎄Christmas at the Falls Noccalula Falls Park Opens TODAY 11-22!
https://greatergadsden.com/events/christmas-at-the-falls/
🩰The Nutcracker at Gadsden City High School Fri-Sat-Sun https://greatergadsden.com/events/downtown-dance-conservatories-nutcracker-princess/
🎉Glow Light Festival Shenanigans at GadRock start Friday! https://greatergadsden.com/events/gadrock-2024-shenanigans-light-festival/
🤼‍♂️Free Wrestling at Gadsden Mall on Saturday https://greatergadsden.com/events/spartan-pro-wrestling-resurgence/
🎅 A Country Christmas at The Venue at Coosa Landing Saturday
https://greatergadsden.com/events/a-country-christmas-at-the-venue/
Book your hotel, motel, RV spot or private home rental at www.GreaterGadsden.com / Stay

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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

Telephone

+12565490351

Website

http://www.greatergadsden.com/

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We know rainy days can be dreary.. But don’t let that stop you! Gadsden offers so many fun indoor options!! #thealley #thefactory #skatingrink #climbing #snow

Looking for something fun to do during Thanksgiving week? Go by Gadrock and be a part of Shenanigans! From glow climbs to fun crate stacking competitions, there’s plenty of fun options for your whole family! #fun #local #greatergadsden

🎄🪟We have our Christmas Window Decorations up! Please stop by 623 Broad St Gadsden, AL and scan the QR code on the poster in the window, by the tree.🪟 🎄Vote for Greater Gadsden Area Tourism as your favorite window!! 👏 Thanks!!

Downtown Attalla Christmas Open House! Today 10-5! Join us for the downtown wide Christmas Open House event! The downtown stores come together to kick off the Christmas Season. Mark your calendars and make plans to join us!

Gadsden-Etowah Patriots Association Patriots Hall of Honor

🇺🇸Thank you Craig Scott and Brooklyn Smith and all of our guests who showed up to honor Frank Towers Day in the City of Gadsden . Craig portrayed and told the story of Frank Towers and Brooklyn, a member of the Gadsden State Community College Show Band played the Navy Hymn on trumpet. It was a very moving ceremony and we Honor all Police Officers and US Veterans. 🇺🇸

🇺🇸Thank you Craig Scott and Brooklyn Smith and all of our guests who showed up to honor Frank Towers Day in the City of Gadsden. Craig portrayed and told the story of Frank Towers and Brooklyn, a member of the Gadsden State Community College Show Band played the Navy Hymn on trumpet. It was a very moving ceremony and we Honor all Police Officers and US Veterans. 🇺🇸

SPOOKY full moon night! Come on down to The Amp Great Live Music! Costumes! Food Truck. Bar is OPEN !,👿 Adventure Begins Here! #greatergadsden #adventurebeginshere #gottagettogadsden #gadsdenal

🇺🇸Safe Travels! Thanks for your service and for what you are doing for your fellow US Veterans!

22 push ups every morning to honor the 22 Veteran suicides daily. Navy '83 Ride Across America

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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!