Introduction

A vibrant, historic area with unique shopping and dining options, downtown Gadsden also houses unique cultural experiences, namely the Gadsden Museum of Art and the Mary G. Hardin Center for Cultural Arts. But its appreciation of the arts can be found throughout its historic district, with many areas featuring outdoor art displays, sidewalks leading to antiques, unique retail and eclectic dining choices ranging from elevated pub food and sushi to local burgers and decadent desserts, all within a quick trip to majestic waterfall, hiking and biking trails. Explore and enjoy your stay in downtown Gadsden!

Spotlights

FOOD

• The Rail Public House

LODGING

• Hampton Inn

SELFIE SPOT

• Pitman Theatre

SHOPPING

• Alabama Gift Company

CULTURAL EXPERIENCE

• Mary G. Hardin Center for Cultural Arts

• Imagination Place

OUTDOOR EXPERIENCE

• Noccalula Falls

EVENT

• First Friday

TRADITION

• Christmas Tree Lighting