This city offers up fun weekend events, a historic waterfall and even serves as the endpoint of a 690-mile yard sale.
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FAST FACTS> Population for Gadsden-Etowah County: 103,150> Date founded: 1871> Biggest employers: Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. Inc., Etowah Board of Education, Gadsden Regional Medical Center> History: Originally called Double Springs, the settlement that would become Gadsden arose in the 1840s with the arrival of the first steamboat traffic.> Landmarks and geographic features: Noccalula Falls, Lookout Mountain, the Coosa River, Big Wills Creek, Sand Mountain.Source: Gadsden Chamber of Commerce
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Downtown diningStop by one of these local shops to satisfy any food cravings.> The Coffee Well: The coffee shop and cafe is a local favorite, located at 124 Court St. in one of the oldest buildings in town.> Frios Gourmet Pops: Try homemade popsicles in a variety of flavors at this local joint, located at 414 Broad St.> Kati Thai: Feast on authentic Thai food and enjoy a cozy, southern atmosphere at 102 Eble St.
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>occalula Falls Park> The falls: A 90-foot natural feature that’s part of Black Creek.> Named for: Noccalula was a Cherokee maiden who plunged to an early death rather than forsake her true love. Her story is memorialized by a statue at the top of the falls.> To do: The park features a pioneer village, a walking and biking trail, mini-golf, a wedding chapel, and a War Memorial and Museum. Various annual events take place throughout the year, including Christmas at the Falls, which brings in visitors from all over to celebrate the season.> Stay: Cabins and campsites are available for overnight visits.
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the Big Sale> The World’s Longest Yard Sale, which stretches through six states starting from Addison, Mich., and going all the way to Gadsden, is held in August each year. Vendors set up along Highway 127 to sell their goods and welcome visitors from all over.Source: 127sale.com
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First and ThirdGadsden enjoys its downtown gatherings, as evidenced by First Friday and Third Thursday, the town’s year-round and summer events.> First Friday: On the first Friday of each month, Broad Street in downtown Gadsden closes to traffic and opens the month with a party. With food, music and classic cars, First Friday sets downtown rocking year-round.> Third Thursday: From May to October, the third Thursday of each month brings different performers to the town’s water wall, situated between the Pitman Theatre and Senior Activity Center. Grab your coolers and lawn chairs for a relaxing evening of great music.Source: downtowngadsden.com