• January 1, 2025 - Updated with new information since originally published.
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1. Noccalula Falls Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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2. Mary G. Hardin Center for Cultural Arts

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3. Neely Henry Lake

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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4. Gadsden Museum of Art

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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5. The Factory

6. Twin Bridges Golf Club

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7. Imagination Place

8. James D. Martin Wildlife Park Trail

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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9. Lookout Mountain Parkway

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10. Theatre of Gadsden

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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

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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