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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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

Upcoming

Annual Events

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.

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    Etowah County

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    We introduce a wide range of leisure, cultural, historic, and recreational activities that Etowah County has to offer.

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    We love our home, and we hope you do too! Show us your love by tagging #greatergadsden to be featured on our Instagram
    ART on the Rocks! Saturday and Sunday at Noccalula Falls Park and Campground. New this year - TASTING & Sipping for 21+. Book your lodging at GreaterGadsden.com
    Downtown Gadsden First Friday TONIGHT! 6-9 PM. Shop for Mothers Day. Stop in the Visitors Information Center (open til 7 pm). Make a weekend of it and book your lodging at www.GreaterGadsden.com
    TODAY'S THE DAY!  Please join us as the Etowah Chamber cuts the ribbon for the new Greater Gadsden Visitors Information Center! We will have tours of the V.I.C., VIP speakers, delicious appetizers catered by Nikki's Grazing Boards, cupcakes catered by Sinful Sweetz featuring Cakes by Lee, live saxophone music by Kevin Moore in the Waterwall area (weather permitting) and FREE PRIZES! Ribbon Cutting event is at 2:00 pm, but the V.I.C. will remain open late until 7:00 pm for the May First Friday event! The address is 623 Broad Street, Downtown Gadsden - the Downtown Civic Center. Plenty of parking at the back of the building, accessible via Henry or N. 6th. Everyone is welcome. Please invite and bring a friend. We can't wait to WELCOME you! If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at (256) 549.0351.
    Its FIRST FRIDAY week!  Food! Fun! Music! Dancing! Classic Cars! Jeeeeps!  All the fun happens in Downtown Gadsden this Friday night. Have some dinner, do some shopping, have some drinks! Book your lodging at www.GreaterGadsden.com
    Cake auction, several silent auction items, a vacation raffle, and dinner for a suggested donation of $10.
    This Friday, May 3rd at 2:00 pm. Ribbon Cutting at the new Greater Gadsden Visitors Information Center. Tours, Guest Speakers, Food, Music, Prizes. 623 Broad St. Parking at back of Downtown Civic Center.
    @Wills Creek Vineyards & Winery Sunday Brunch. Please make a reservation so we can have a table ready for you. 256-538-5452.
    Sunset tour and MORE! Join us for our exhilarating Sunset Tour on April 27th 5:30PM-7:30PM and experience the wild like never before! 🦁 Get up close and personal with our fascinating animals, feeding experience with our capybara, camel, and even a tiger! 🐾 Embark on an adventure with a guided tour through the preserve as the sun begins to set. Tickets $50 a person. Family Friendly. Book now!
    Dinner and Dance – American Legion 71. 2nd and 4th Saturdays