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Gadsden

Gadsden is a town in Etowah district, Alabama, United States of about 36,084 people. Within 50 km by road there are 175 places to visit: 65 hill stations & viewpoints, 61 churches and 20 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Forrest Cemetery Chapel and Comfort Station, Noccalula Falls Park and Little Wills Valley.

34.0143° N, 86.0064° WPop. 36,084

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Within 30 km63 places
Within 50 km175
Must-see63
Notable164
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Gadsden

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:44 pm

89 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Gadsden
  2. Noccalula Falls Parkwaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  3. Little Wills Valleyviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Central Avenue Holiness Churchchurch · 30 min
  5. H. Neely Henry Lakelake · 45 min
  6. Colvin Mountainviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Gadsden
Today’s loopGadsdenStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Gadsden?

Forrest Cemetery Chapel and Comfort Station (church, about 2 km), Noccalula Falls Park (waterfall, about 4 km), Little Wills Valley (viewpoint, about 8 km), Saint James Catholic Church (church, about 1 km), Sweet Home Methodist Church (church, about 1 km), Mort Glosser Amphitheater (heritage site, about 1 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Gadsden?

175 places on Spotwander: 65 hill stations & viewpoints, 61 churches, 20 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 16 forts & heritage, 6 museums.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Gadsden?

Ewing Hill, about 2 km by road; The Brow (3 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Gadsden?

Saint James Catholic Church, about 1 km by road; Sweet Home Methodist Church (0 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Gadsden?

Start in Gadsden, visit Noccalula Falls Park, then Little Wills Valley, then Central Avenue Holiness Church, then H. Neely Henry Lake, then Colvin Mountain, and drive back — about 89 km by road in all.