623 Broad St Gadsden, AL 35901
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ETOWAH COUNTY TOURISM
Giving Visitors to Etowah County All They Need To Enjoy.
Whether you're planning a weekend of hiking, biking, or a game of golf, or a getaway for the entire family, our weekend getaway, will help you find the perfect mix of activities, attractions, and accommodations for your upcoming stay in Gadsden, Alabama.
Overview
Who We Are
Gadsden has the perfect combination of mountain scenery, rushing waters, and even a little history. From golf courses to children's museums and Noccalula Falls, there are lots of things to do and see in this beautiful city.
Our Mission
The mission of the Etowah County Tourism Board is to develop the economic prosperity of Etowah County through the promotion of tourism and by attracting and assisting visitors to our communities.
Our Product
Our product is the wide-range of leisure, cultural, historic, and recreational activities that Etowah County has to offer. In addition, the Coosa River and Noccalula Falls combine to give the county abundant natural resource attractions which drive our brand: our natural beauty, the outdoors, and outdoor activity
Our Vision
Our goal is to give visitors to Etowah County all they need to enjoy our offerings and to be a strong partner with county stakeholders, while being a leader in regional tourism efforts.
Our Goal
It points to the ECTB promoting Gadsden and Etowah County in a manner never done before. Actively promoting the Greater Gadsden Area should create an upswing in visitors, hotel room nights, and ancillary sales
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Etowah County and Gadsden, Alabama, are home to many amazing unique events. It's not hard to deny we love the outdoors and every season and every day in Gadsden brings something new and exciting year round.
THINGS TO DO
Etowah County
We introduce a wide range of leisure, cultural, historic, and recreational activities that Etowah County has to offer.
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Etowah Youth Orchestras Spring Concert Today! 2:00 - 4:00 pm. Wallace Hall, 1001 George Wallace Drive, Gadsden, Alabama, 35903. 256-543-2787. mikegagliardo@culturalarts.org
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2024 Opening Weekend @Dive Land Park ! Grab your gear and dive buddy! The 2024 season starts today at Dive Land Park. Dive Land Park also offers snorkeling/skin diving classes and SCUBA courses from Openwater diver thru Openwater Instructor. Book your lodging at www.GreaterGadsden.com
Coosa Valley Railroad Club Train Show! This year`s show is getting closer! April 13th, 2024 inside the Mary G. Hardin Center for Cultural Arts, home of our H0 layout. Already have several dealers and a lot of display layouts coming in all scales. Hope to see everyone there!
Smoke on the Falls welcomes Professional and Backyard teams from all over Alabama, Georgia, Arkansas, Louisiana, Tennessee, Michigan, Mississippi, Texas, Maryland, North Carolina, Indiana, Virginia, and West Virginia. We are so excited to welcome you all to Noccalula Falls Park and Campground in Gadsden April 12-13th. Book your lodging at www.GreaterGadsden.com
Smoke on the Falls Kidz-Q! We are excited to have our first Smoke on the Falls Kidz-Q on Friday, April 12, 2024. Spots are limited! For more information email jtarrance@cityofgadsden.com or to sign-up go to gadsden.recdesk.com. ~The mission of youth contests is to support youth in their quest to learn to cook and barbeque in a safe and fair competition, while continuing to build the future of BBQ, cooking, and the American Way of Life. Ages 6-15 years! Book your lodging at www.GreaterGadsden.com
Wills Creek Vineyards & Winery Sunday Brunch! Come enjoy a delicious brunch and soak up the ambience of the outdoors at the winery. Please make a reservation so we can have a table ready for you. 256-538-5452.
April Saturday Walking Tours are every Saturday morning in April from 10-11am and are Free. Volunteer Tour Guides are: April 6 - Forrest Hinton of Gadsden Public Library; April 13 - Michael Rodgers of City of Gadsden; April 20 - Pudden McArthur of A Walk Through Time and April 27 - Craig Scott with Gadsden Public Library. Feel free to attend one or all four and we encourage you to find a great spot for lunch afterwards. Come and take a stroll down Broad Street and learn about Gadsden’s rich and interesting history. The hour-long tours start at 10:00 a.m. each Saturday morning in April. Dates for the 2024 April Walking Tours are April 6, 13, 20 and 27. This event is sponsored by Greater Gadsden Area Tourism and there is no cost to participate. Interested patrons should arrive at the back of the Visitors Information Center, located in the Downtown Civic Center at 623 Broad St. Gadsden, AL 35901 by 9:45 am. Park and meet at the rear of the building, which is accessible via North 6th St. Walking tours will head East down Broad Street promptly at 10:00 am. Please dress in casual, weather-appropriate clothing with comfortable shoes and feel free to bring your own water. Restroom stops will be available during the walking tour. Tours will continue in a light drizzle but will be cancelled if there is a downpour. Any weather cancellations will be published via Greater Gadsden Area Tourism’s facebook page by 9 am on the day of the scheduled tour. For more information, please contact Greater Gadsden Area Tourism at (256) 549-0351. To make a weekend getaway of it, find restaurants and lodging and other things to do at www.GreaterGadsden.com
Tonight! 6-9pm. Shop, Dine, Visit with friends - make new ones! Downtown Gadsden First Friday Book lodging at www.GreaterGadsden.com
