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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.
 

- 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: www.cityofgadsden.com/Default.asp?ID=454

Noccalula Falls

Miniature Golf
 

Noccalula Falls Park
Gadsden, AL 35904

Website:  www.cityofgadsden.com/Default.asp?ID=475

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

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.

- 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

- 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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Antique Attalla  - 

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.cityofattalla.com/html/business.shtml

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.
 

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: http://www.muscadine.com/winery.htm

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.readyticket.net/webticket/htmlshowtimes/68/ShowTimes39127.html

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