ATTRACTIONS

Amusements

Historic Paseur Park Overlook
Harts Avenue • Gadsden, AL 35904
Only Three Blocks off State Highway 211
An overlook that offers a magnificent view of Gadsden, the Coosa River, and the mountain ranges. The area served as a lookout during the Civil War. map
Patriotic Putting Park
1500 Noccalula Road • Gadsden, AL 35904
256-547-7196
Play 18 holes of American history. map

Gilliland-Reese Covered Bridge
1500 Noccalula Road • Gadsden, AL 35902
256-549-4663
Historical bridge constructed in 1899 from rough-hewn lumber and covered with weathered shingles. The bridge was moved to Noccalula Falls Park in 1968. map
Horse Pens 40
Chandler Mountain Road, Steele
256-570-0002
This unique piece of land still has rings of rocks that were once used as pens by early settlers, for cattle and horses. The area continues to host various events such as arts & crafts shows, Native American Festivals, and Civil War reenactments. There are also camping sites, hiking trails, and a museum with Native American & Civil War exhibits. map
Spirit Of American Citizenship Monument
U.S. 411 & Bay Street
256-549-0351
Spiral, pyramid-shaped lighted monument to honor citizens and history of the area. map
War Memorial Monument
1500 Noccalula Road • Gadsden, AL 35904
Noccalula Falls Park
256-549-4663
This monument was built to honor the memory of Etowah Countians who lost their lives during World War I & II, the Korean, Vietnam, & Lebanon Wars. map

Nichols Memorial Library
Corner of Cabot & Dwight Avenues
This library is open for genealogical research every Thursday, and the first and third Saturday of each month. It is the home of the Northeast Alabama Genealogical Society and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. map

Center for Cultural Arts
501 Broad Street • Gadsden, AL 35901
256-543-2787
Home to visual art displays, performing arts, art studios, and a museum for children called Imagination Place. The center also features the world's largest site and date specific model railroad, a dinner theater, and recital hall. There are complete convention and banquet facilities, a full-service restaurant, and a New Orleans style courtyard with live entertainment on the weekends. more... map
Gadsden Museum of Art
515 Broad Street • Gadsden, AL 35901
256-546-7365
The GMA features works of Southern art and artists and houses an extensive permanent collection of paintings, sculptures, and prints. In addition, the museum hosts a series of changing exhibits featuring the works of local and regional artists. The GMA also fosters an awareness and appreciation of local history through exhibiting artifacts, antique properties, furniture, photographs, and items of historical significance of the Gadsden and Etowah County area. Perhaps the most unique feature of GMA , combining both art and history, is the Virtual Museum, open 24/7, in the windows of the businesses on Broad Street. more... map

Noccalula Falls Park
1500 Noccalula Falls Park • Gadsden, AL 35901
256-549-4663
Noccalula Falls cascade over 90 feet into a beautiful ravine. This breathtaking area is a park with trails, gardens, artifacts, picnic areas, and a 130 site campground. more... map