Title: Visit Gadsden: Best of Gadsden Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Gadsden](https://expedia.ca/Gadsden-Hotels.d6057746.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Gadsden](https://expedia.ca/Gadsden-Vacation-Rentals.d6057746.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Gadsden Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Gadsden.d6057746.Car-Rental-Guide)[Gadsden Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Gadsden.d6057746.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Gadsden ## Travel Guide ![Guntersville featuring signage](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6057746/ba9856e4-b686-457a-af40-f781dbfbdc0f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Guntersville featuring signage](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6057746/ba9856e4-b686-457a-af40-f781dbfbdc0f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Lots of water recently has made this waterfall in Alabama overflow!! Great hike under and behind the falls as well.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6057746/65036e45-12fa-48c0-b2a4-dd98453c780d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![View of the CSX Railroad trestle over the Coosa River in Gadsden, Alabama. The bridge was built in 1888 in the swing bridge design to allow the center section to rotate and swing open which would allow steamboat traffic to pass on the river. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6057746/a526fab2-c645-452d-a227-c920179fd8e5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Sunset at Noccalula Falls.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6057746/ab924cff-f5a3-41f9-a97c-f9900928b5fa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Gadsden Things to do #### Not only a gateway to the surrounding countryside, this small city is also a worthy destination in its own right. Enjoy its rich arts and culture scene. A visit to the city of Gadsden lets you experience the best of the countryside without sacrificing city conveniences. Enjoy fresh air and outdoor recreation at nearby parks and delve into the local art scene at its galleries. The area was once a settlement for the Cherokee Nation and later became a city in the 1840s. The region played an important role in the Civil War and in Alabama's 20th-century industrial success. Search for reminders of these aspects of its history as you wander around the city today. Learn about Gadsden’s past by visiting museums and galleries around town. The Central-Carver Legacy Museum tells the story of the city’s first full 12-year public school for African-American students, while the Alabama Trail of Tears Memorial remembers the forced removal of thousands of Native Americans. Elsewhere in town, the Gadsden Museum of Art, Mary G. Hardin Centre for Cultural Arts and Walnut Gallery showcase local artists and host a variety of events. Escape to nature among the hills and rivers just outside the city limits. Amble along the trails of Noccalula Falls Park and admire views of the 90-foot (27-metre) waterfall. Don’t miss the Pioneer Village within the park, which recreates conditions for early settlers in the Etowah region. The park also features memorials, sightseeing trains and gardens. Hike or bike around the Black Creek Trail to follow the course of the gorge. Step aboard a boat and travel across H. Neely Henry Lake to reach the James D. Martin Wildlife Park. Take your binoculars and look for herons, egrets and other bird species. Both the James D. Martin and Noccalula parks are less than 10 minutes away from Gadsden by car. Fly into Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport for access to Gadsden. The city is about an hour’s drive away. One of the best times to come here is in April, when the city hosts its annual Chocolate Festival. - Gadsden Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Gadsden ![Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Gadsden](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2610000/2602900/2602821/6ea4d170_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Gadsden 116 Walker Street Gadsden AL CA $135 CA $154 total Feb 20 - Feb 21 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Gadsden. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews) The staff was excellent! Room was immaculate and very comfortable. The location was quiet and convenient for restaurants and shopping centers. Breakfast was good too. Several items to choose from. I will definitely stay again. 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