Gadsden, Alabama

Mary G. Hardin Center for Cultural Arts

Home to 3 changing exhibition halls featuring regional and national exhibits plus 72-foot model of Gadsden with working railroads. Restaurant, summer outdoor concert series, special year-round performances. Imagination Place Children'

Downtown Gadsden, Inc.

Unique shops and thriving business community. Office responsible for historic preservation and economic development. Tours, historical information. Coordinates Downtown GRITS: annual festival with arts/crafts, children's activities, live music. Farmer'

Emma Sansom Monument

Spirit of American Citizenship Monument

Spiral, pyramid-shaped lighted monument to honor citizens and history of the area. Taped messages with area history, national anthem sung by Jeff Cook (member of ALABAMA)

Gilliland-Reese Covered Bridge

Located in the scenic setting of Noccalula Falls Park in Etowah County. Admission charged to the park. This 1899 bridge was made of rough-hewn lumber and covered with weathered shingles. It was hauled to the pioneer setting of Noccalula Falls Park in 1968