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An important shipping center in the 19th century, Gadsden on the Coosa River in Alabama is a great city to explore on a weekend trip. Visit the beautiful Noccalula Falls Park where you can see a 90 foot waterfall, caves and botanical gardens, take a romantic walk along Neely Henry Lake, and tour the Gadsden Museum of Art. Best things to do in Gadsden, Alabama with kids include the Mary G. Hardin Center for Cultural Arts where you will find a children’s museum, music and dance performances.
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