I’m a sucker for a roadside attraction! World’s Largest Ball of Twine? Count me in! Spam Museum? You bet! Creepy clown motel? Er, maybe not. Roadside attractions began popping up across the country as long distance road-travel became more practical and popular in the 1920s. Americans soon began a decades-long love affair with the road trip […]
North Alabama
Ten Reasons to Love Downtown Gadsden’s First Friday
TEN Family fun all year long! That’s right, all year long! There are twelve months in a year ergo 12 First Fridays. December? City Tree Lighting and Christmas decorations. March? Nonprofit Organizations come out. Summer brings enormous crowds, but do yourself a favor and check out some of the other seasons as well. NINE Great […]
World’s Longest Yard Sale: 8 Reasons to Start in Gadsden, Al.
The World’s Longest Yard Sale is always the first weekend of August. It starts on Friday, but you’ll find plenty of vendors set up throughout Gadsden, Al. earlier in the week. Here are eight more reasons to start in Gadsden, Al. EIGHT: You can take a selfie at the World’s Biggest Selfie Station! SEVEN: You can purchase […]
Chasin’ Waterfalls in North Alabama
North Alabama is blessed with natural beauty. Now is the perfect time to get outside and enjoy the show that Mother Nature has provided. Plenty of options for waterfall hikes in this gorgeous area. Here are a few suggestions to get you started. De Soto State Park Nestled atop beautiful Lookout Mountain, DeSoto State Park features over […]
Noccalula Falls – Hiking the Gorge
Curious about seeing the backside of water? Ready to make the trek to the new suspension bridge? Do both! Hundreds of thousands of people have viewed the majestic Noccalula Falls in Gadsden, Alabama from atop; why not take them in from a new perspective? There are a couple of ways to descend into the gorge. The […]
Greater Gadsden Area Labor Day Fun
Are you scrambling for ideas for Labor Day fun? Here are eight to get you started! Noccalula Falls Park This natural wonder features a 90-foot waterfall named for Noccalula, a young Cherokee maiden who plunged to her untimely death rather than forsake her true love according to legend. Visit the pioneer village, a group of […]
Day Trippin’ in Downtown Gadsden
From the statue of Emma Sansom pointing the way up Broad Street to the fabulous neon sign of the Pitman Theatre, there’s plenty to see and do in historic downtown Gadsden, Alabama. Stop by Yoga Aims studio for a calming mat class; all levels are welcome. Are you feeling more adventurous? Take to the silks for […]
Greater Gadsden Things to Do on A Rainy Day
A little rain in the forecast got you down? Don’t worry. There’s plenty to do to keep the kids, and yourself entertained. Here are a couple of ideas for indoor fun in inclement weather. Jump and fly on over 10,000 square feet of connected, world-class trampolines at The Factory. Don’t miss the Sci-Fi Safari Galactic Laser Course. Step […]
The Ultimate Alabama Waterfall Road Trip
A couple of weeks ago, I shared an article from onlyinyourstate.com called The Ultimate Alabama Waterfall Road Trip. Viewed and shared many times, I thought, hmmm…..people dig waterfalls. I dig road trips. Maybe I should do it. So I did. My son Zach was off work, the weather forecast was good, so away we went […]
Greater Gadsden Area Gift Guide
Have you procrastinated on your holiday shopping? No worries! Check out our unique gift guide for the Greater Gadsden area. While all of our fantastic shops and restaurants offer gift certificates and unique treats for last-minute shoppers, consider doing something different this year and give someone on your list an experience? Here’s a gift guide […]
