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ATTRACTIONS
Look no more,
it's all around you in Etowah County. Go for a scenic drive
and enjoy spectacular lake and mountain views. Ride, ski,
fish, hike, golf, or just relax. It's all here, and it's all
yours, in Etowah County.
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Lookout Mountain -
Noccalula Falls Park
1500 Noccalula Road
Gadsden, AL 35904
This natural wonder features a 90-foot waterfall named for
Noccalula, a young Cherokee maiden who plunged to her
untimely death rather than forsake her true love. She is
memorialized by a statue and the
engraved story of her fate.
Nestled among the trees in the park is a
pioneer village, a
group of rustic, hand-hewn log buildings representing a
display of pioneer living conditions, included in the
village are a country store, grist mill, covered bridge,
pioneer home, smoke house, blacksmith shop and more. Other
park attractions include a War Memorial and Museum,
botanical gardens, hiking trails, sightseeing train,
playground, carpet golf, picnic pavilions and meeting
facilities.
Business Phone: 256-549-4663 (Park)
Campgrounds: 256-543-7412
Website:
http://www.noccfalls.homestead.com
 Noccalula Falls
Miniature Golf
Noccalula Falls Park
Gadsden, AL 35904
Website:
http://noccalulaminigolf.homestead.com
 War Memorial Monument
Noccalula Falls Park
This structure stands as a tribute to the 457 known Etowah
County men who died in World War I & II, the Korean, Vietnam
and Lebanon Wars. Their names listed in marble remind
everyone of their supreme sacrifice for their country.
Business Phone: 256-549-4663
 Etowah County Law
Enforcement Memorial
Noccalula Falls Park
 Historic Paseur
Park Overlook
3 blocks off State Hwy 211, Harts Avenue
This overlook offers a spectacular view of the City of
Gadsden, Coosa River and the mountain ranges. The area was
known in the pre-Civil War days as "the cliff" and served as
a lookout.
  Lookout Mountain Parkway
America’s most colorful 100-mi./161-km scenic drive.
Beginning point for 450-mi./724-km Outdoor Sale held each
August. Begins at Noccalula Falls Park in Gadsden and ends
in Chattanooga, TN
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Golf -
Twin Bridges Golf Club
901 River Bend Drive
Gadsden, AL 35901
Golfers and nature enthusiasts alike will appreciate the
natural beauty and calming wildlife that surround the golf
course situated on the Coosa Bend River – in addition to
eight lakes and five bridges.
Championship
course winding along Coosa River. Golfers treated to
wildlife sanctuaries and animated natural beauty. Finest
quality golf experiences.
Business Phone: 256-549-4866
Website:
http://www.twinbridgesgolf.com/
ROBERT TRENT
JONES GOLF TRAIL
Silver Lakes
Golf Course
U.S. 431 1 South
of Glencoe
256-892-3268
Website:
http://www.rtjgolf.com/courses/silver_lakes
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Museums -
Center for Cultural Arts
501 Broad Street
Gadsden, AL 35901
The Center for Cultural Arts offers North Alabama
opportunities to see, learn and experience the arts in all
their forms. The Center is a place for art lovers to view a
variety of visual, musical and theatrical presentations in a
unique facility located in the heart of historic downtown
Gadsden. Three galleries change exhibits frequently to
provide varied enrichment opportunities. The nationally
celebrated Etowah Youth Symphony Orchestra draws
enthusiastic crowds at concerts throughout the year. The
center features complete convention and banquet facilities
and a full service restaurant open for lunch Monday - Friday
and for dinner Monday - Saturday. The Center's New
Orleans-style Courtyard features live entertainment every
weekend all summer weather permitting.
Business Phone: 256-543-2787
Website:
http://www.culturalarts.org/
 Imagination Place Children's Museum
501 Broad Street
Gadsden, AL 35901
Located in the historic Kyle Building adjacent to the Center
for Cultural Arts, Imagination Place is a learning
playground with exhibits and programs that promote learning
through participatory activity. There is a child-sized
"city" where children can pretend to be firefighters,
construction workers, doctors, bankers and shoppers. Other
exhibits include a desert-making machine, a 10-foot tornado
and national traveling exhibits.
Business Phone: 256-543-2787
Website:
http://www.culturalarts.org/
Gadsden Museum of Art
2829 West Meighan Boulevard
Gadsden, AL 35904
The museum features a year-round schedule of
 programs and
services, including permanent collections of fine arts, a
collection of historical local
artifacts, monthly changing
exhibits,
special annual
events and educational outreach
programs.
Business Phone: 256-546-7365
Website:
www.gadsdenmuseum.com
- Downtown
Gadsden -
 Historic Downtown Gadsden
A trip to Gadsden wouldn't be complete without touring the
historic downtown area, which has recently been restored to
reflect its original luster. The streets, graced with
old-fashioned street lamps, are lined with several specialty stores, such as Little Faces Doll Shop, and a
variety of antique stores.
Renovation of downtown has been
Alabama's most successful
Main Street
Project.
Website:
http://www.downtowngadsden.com
 Gadsden Convention Hall & Historic Mort Glosser
Amphitheater
344 S 1st Street
Gadsden, AL 35901
256-549-4669
The
Historic Mort Glosser Amphitheater outdoor theater offering
drama, music and other special events.
Convention
Hall has an auditorium which has a banquet seating capacity
of 1,000 persons and concert seating of 1,750. The Arthur
Green Room has a capacity of 200 persons, with other meeting
rooms accommodating 30 to 70 persons. The facility also has
kitchen facilities, concession stand and modern stage
equipment.
 Memorial Bridge
& Emma Sansom Statue
 At the end of Broad Street
and downtown is the entrance of Memorial
Bridge, where you'll find the Emma Samson monument. Samson,
a local resident, was
a noted Confederate heroine. On the
morning of May 2, 1863, she guided General Nathan Bedford
Forrest to an obscure ford across Black Creek near Gadsden.
As a result, Forrest later overtook and captured Streight's
Raiders and saved the Confederate supply line at Rome,
Georgia.
- Coosa River
& Lake Gadsden -
 H. Neely Henry Lake (Coosa River)
Neely Henry Lake is made up of 11.200 acres of water and 333
miles of shoreline. The lake is used for pleasure boating
and fishing and many bass species are plentiful. Many
fishing tournaments take place every year in the Gadsden
area. Contact
(256) 549-0351
or
1-888-565-0411
James D. Martin Wildlife Park & Walking Trail
US 411 Behind the Gadsden Mall
Have you
ever wanted to explore a small, wooded island in the middle
of a big lake?... here’s your chance. Not too many malls
have a nature trail nearby, but Gadsden Mall does. The land
bordering H. Neely Henry Lake was set aside as an urban
green space. Efforts to transform flood plains and other
wildlife acreage into recreational space are much appreciated
by hikers, bikers, and others who enjoy the outdoors. The
park was opened on October 15, 1991, and dedicated to James
D. Martin, a Commissioner of the Alabama Department.
 Coosa River Board Walk & Moragne Park
If fishing is your game, you'll enjoy venturing along the
banks of the Coosa River. The 1,000-foot boardwalk is a good
place to toss in a hook and talk to a few of the local
fishermen. With benches lining the walk, this area also
provides a perfect place to sit and watch the day slip into
dusk. Gadsden also serves as host for fishing tournaments
 Spirit of American Citizenship Monument
US 411 & Bay St. - Morange Park
Operation Schedule: Dawn –dusk.
Spiral, pyramid-shaped lighted monument to honor citizens
and history of the area. Taped messages with area history,
national anthem sung by Jeff Cook (member of ALABAMA),
George Washington quote, volunteerism message for school
children.
MORE TO SEE
Nichols Memorial Library
Corner of Cabot & Dwight Avenues
Gadsden, AL 35904
The home of the Northeast Alabama Genealogical Society is
listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The
library is open for genealogical research each Thursday, 10
a.m. - 3 p.m.; an d on the 2nd Saturday Set - May
1:30- 3 p.m.
Horse Pens 40
Chandler Mountain Road
Steele, AL
256-570-0002
Website:
http://www.hp40.com
The unique feature of this land is a ring of rocks, know as
"pens" which early settlers used to corral horses. Horse
Pens 40 continues to host music festivals, arts & crafts
shows, Native American Festivals and Civil War reenactments.
Horse Pens 40 also offers camping sites, six miles of hiking
trails and a museum with Native American and Civil War
exhibits.
Antique Attalla
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Downtown Attalla, AL 35954 - 256-538-7811
"Three Blocks of Shops" Approximately 21 antique and
specialty stores nestled in a quaint little town. Hours vary
per store.
Website:
http://www.attallacity.com
Green Valley Speedway
1509 Green Valley Road
Glencoe, AL
256-492-6242
Website: http://www.greenvalleyspeedway.com
 Mountain Top Flea Market
11301 Hwy 278
W Attalla, AL 35954
800-535-2286
More than 1,500 dealers and 2.6 miles of shopping. Open:
Every Sunday 5 a.m. until.
Website:
http://www.lesdeal.com
Wills Creek Vineyards
10522 Duck Springs Road
Attalla, AL 35954
256-538-5452
Off Interstate I-59, we are the only active
winery in
Northern Alabama. Open on Fridays and Saturdays from 9 a.m.
to 6 p.m. to walk-in visitors.
Website:
www.willscreekvineyards.com
Tigers For
Tomorrow
710 Co. Rd.
345, Attalla, AL;
(256) 524-4150
"Tigers For
Tomorrow" at Untamed Mountain is an exotic rescue preserve
and environmental center. "Tigers For Tomorrow" is home to
over 35 large carnivores, get up close and personal with
lions, tigers, wolves and more. Visit the children’s
barnyard for some safe and fun animal interaction. For
additional hours check out our website. Private and group
tours available. Open: Every Sa 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Su
Seasonal.
Website:
www.tigersfortomorrow.org
 Premiere Cinema 16
Gadsden Mall
1001 Rainbow Drive Suite 2
Gadsden, AL 35901
(256) 549-0700
Website:
http://www.pccmovies.com/theater.php?rtsID=68
Mountainside Off-road Park
9971 LAY SPRINGS ROAD - GADSDEN, AL 35904
Telephone: (404)
925-5831 Email:
boblori@bellsouth.net
Mountainside Off-road Park is designed for
4X4 vehicles, UTVs, and ATVs. There are mud pits small
enough for stock vehicles to get a little muddy and big
enough to sink 44's. The rock climbs range from intermediate
to advanced. There are also dirt climbs that prove to be a
little tricky. Flex out your suspension on the rock garden.
The trail rides around the 100 acre park take you from one
obstacle to another. There is plenty of riding and fun for
all. For more information about the obstacles, click on the
trail info link below.
Website:
http://www.mountainsideoffroadpark.com
Sand Mountain Twin Drive-In Theater
10480 US Hwy 431, Boaz, Alabama 35956 (Inside Mountainboro
City and Etowah County)
Telephone: (256)593-5599
We're Open:
Thurs. Fri. Sat. & Sun. Nights.
Box Office opens at 630pm.Movie Prices:
$10 Per CARLOAD!!!
Website:
http://www.sandmountaindrivein.com
Center Stage
209 Rescia Avenue
Rainbow Plaza
Rainbow City, Alabama
Telephone:
(256) 459-4466
Center Stage
will provide Gadsden with one of the finest entertainment
"concert halls" anywhere. Center Stage will provide
affordable family entertainment to groups varying from small
children to seniors, and everyone in between. You'll be able
to enjoy a great evening of food and drink, while being
entertained by famous entertainers, in our 26,000 square
foot facility. Center Stage is a premier,
high-energy venue providing an attentive and friendly staff,
with a high ratio of service personnel to customers. We
realize that everyone doesn't like the same kind of music.
In any month, we will feature a broad spectrum of live
performers, as well as other forms of entertainment, from
classic favorites to the most exciting new talent!
Website:
http://www.centerstagegadsden.com/index.php
Gadsden-Etowah County Alabama
CONTACT
Email:
info@etowahtourism.com
Toll-Free: 888-565-0411
Visitors Center: 256-549-0351
The ECTB Visitors
Center is located at 90 Walnut Street, Gadsden, AL 35901
MapQuest link for the Visitors Center:
Mapquest Directions
Staff:
Hugh A. Stump III, Executive Director
hugh@etowahtourism.com
cell: 662-801-8422
Alison Golden, Administrative Assistant
info@etowahtourism.com
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