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Discover Tulsa Oklahoma
Tulsa is the second largest city and the center of arts and culture in Oklahoma. Settled by Native American tribes in the first half of the 19th century, Tulsa experienced rapid growth after oil was discovered in 1901, and became an important 20th century hub for the petroleum industry worldwide.
These are our top recommendations for visitors to Gadsden Alabama. Why the Faber dozen?
Tulsa Oklahoma offers a wide variety of cultural, historical, outdoor, sports, and family attractions and activities. Here are some of the most popular things right in Tulsa:
Central-Carver Legacy Museum Showcasing the spirit and determination of Gadsden residents through exhibitions and cultural activities. 1030 Tuscaloosa Ave. +1 (256) 549-4742.
Historic Downtown Gadsden Enjoy a stroll through historic downtown Gadsden. Shops, restaurants, local events. 635 Broad Street, +1 (256) 547-8696.
Imagination Place Children’s Museum. A learning playground with miniature city, desert making machine, 10-foot tornado and more. 510 Broad Street, +1 (256) 543-2787.
Mary G. Hardin Center for Cultural Arts Offers a variety of visual, musical and theatrical presentations. Visit the model railroad. 501 Broad Street, +1 (256) 543-2787.
Gadsden Museum of Art View the permanent fine arts collection, local historical artifacts, and special exhibitions. Special events. 515 Broad Street, +1 (256) 546-7365.
Moragne Park Family fun including sand volleyball, horseshoes, playgrounds walks and picnic area. +1 (256) 549-4680.
Walnut Gallery Cultural exchange venue offering free public events. 806 Walnut Street, +1 (256) 549-0351.
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Hungry? We can help you with food and drink recommendations for Greater Gadsden Alabama. Choose from family dining, BBQ, bakeries and cafes, fast food, or international and ethnic cuisines. If you are looking for drinks, check out our recommended watering holes in food & spirits.
Family Dining
Applebee’s 1722 Rainbow Drive, Gadsden, +1 (256) 546-7774.
Beans & Greens 10294 Centre Road, Gadsden, +1 (256) 492-3267.
Beans & Greens 278 1700 Piedmont Cut-Off Road, Gadsden, +1 (256) 492-6868.
Capeside Fish Company 726 West Grand Avenue, Rainbow City, +1 (256) 952-2793.
The Choice 531 Broad Street, Gadsden, +1 (256) 546-9055.
The Fisherman 1873 Highway 77, Southside, +1 (256) 442-5252.
Hungry Hut 701 West Main Street, Glencoe, +1 (256) 492-6660.
Lola & Runts 1729 Rainbow Drive, Gadsden, +1 (256) 467-4109.
Top O’ the River 1606 Rainbow Drive, Gadsden, +1 (256) 547-9817.
Western Sizzlin’ Steak House 209 W Grand Avenue, Rainbow City, +1 (256) 442-5061.
Zeke’s Pizza 5686 Hwy 278 E STE 1, Hoke’s Bluff, +1 (256) 393-5920.
Bakeries and Cafes
Blendz Smoothie & Nutrition 115 West Grand Avenue, Ste 55, Rainbow City, +1 (256) 438-5515.
Cothran’s Bakery 440 George Wallace Drive, Gadsden, +1 (256) 547-2133.
The Cupboard 411 4th Street NW, Attalla, +1 (256) 538-9843.
Flipside Cafe 931 Rainbow Drive, Gadsden, +1 (256) 467-4926.
BBQ
Holy Smoke BBQ & Catering 1724 West Grand Avenue, Attalla, +1 (256) 442-5151.
Lizzies’s BBQ 1440 Broad Street, Gadsden, +1 (256) 494-0098.
Pruett’s BBQ 1617 Rainbow Drive, Gadsden, +1 (256) 547-4188.
Ray’s BBQ of Rainbow City 3815 Rainbow Drive, Rainbow City, +1 (256) 515-7405.
Fast Food
Big Chief Drive-In 600 Main Street, Glencoe, +1 (256) 492-4660.
Chick-Fil-A 1008 South 4th Street, Gadsden, +1 (256) 543-7770.
Guthrie’s 3333 Rainbow City Drive, Rainbow City, +1 (256) 442-9070.
Moe’s Southwest Grill 510 E. Meighan Blvd., Gadsden, +1 (256) 546-4778.
Zaxby’s 1510 Rainbow Drive, Gadsden, +1 (256) 546-3323.
International
Asahi Sushi House 3225 Rainbow Drive, Gadsden, +1 (256) 413-0012.
Bubba Rito’s Southwestern Grill/ Noccalula Falls 1325 Noccalula Road, Gadsden, +1 (256) 459-4166.
El Tapatio Mexican #2 1504 Rainbow Drive, Gadsden, +1 (256) 546-6088.
Five Star China Buffet 100 East Meighan Blvd, Gadsden, +1 (256) 492-8788.
Kati Thai Cuisine 102 D Eble Street, Gadsden, +1 (256) 467-4221.
Los Arcos 940 Gilbert’s Ferry Road, Gadsden, +1 (256) 538-2003.
Palermo’s Italian Grill 607 E. Meighan Blvd, Gadsden, +1 (256) 467-4603.
Tre Ragazii’s Italian Cafe 519 Broad Street, Gadsden, +1 (256) 543-2726.
Food & Spirits
Back Forty Beer Company 200 N 6th Street, Gadsden, +1 (256) 467-4912.
Blackstone’s Pub & Eatery 525 Broad Street, Gadsden, +1 (256) 543-7473.
BLU. Chop House 538 Broad Street, Gadsden, +1 (256) 438-5588.
Chestnut Station 410 Chestnut Street, Gadsden, +1 (256) 546-4229.
The Downtown Tavern 514 Broad Street, Gadsden, +1 (205) 223-0843.
Gridiron Bar & Grill 201 South 3rd Street, Gadsden, +1 (256) 546-7305.
Harp & Clover 124 Court Street, Gadsden, +1 (256) 467-4824.
Jefferson’s 529 Broad Street, Gadsden, +1 (256) 546-4112.
Old Havana Cigar Co. 438 Chestnut Street, Gadsden, +1 (256) 444-7291.
The Still 221 South 3rd Street, Gadsden, +1 (256) 312-8764.
Lodging in Gadsden Alabama
Best Western Plus Hotel & Suites 205 Enterprise Drive, +1 (256) 570-0569.
Budget Inn 2704 West Meighan Blvd, +1 (256) 543-3790.
Comfort Suites 96 Walker Street, +1 (256) 538-5770.
Deerfield Inn & Suites 2580 Hwy 77, +1 (256) 413-1300.
Econo Lodge 1612 West Grand Avenue, +1 (256) 570-0117.
Fairfield Inn & Suites 116 Walker Street, +1 (256) 538-2100.
Hampton Inn 129 River Road, +1 (256) 546-2337.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites 106 Walker Street, +1 (256) 691-0225.
Motel 6 1600 Rainbow Drive, +1 (256) 543-1105.
Redwood Inn 201 North Hood Avenue, +1 (256) 543-8410.
Rodeway Inn 3909 Meighan Blvd, +1 (256) 543-0323.
Super 8 Motel Gadsden 2110 Rainbow Drive, +1 (256) 547-9033.
Gadsden Alabama Camping
The Cove RV Resort & Campground 4122 Old Pump Station Road, +1 (256) 467-3158.
Noccalula Falls Campground 1500 Noccalula Road, +1 (256) 543-7412.
River Country Campground 1 River Road, +1 (256) 543-7111.
Shopping Near Gadsden Alabama
Gadsden Mall 1001 Rainbow Drive, +1 (256) 547-0501.
Historic Downtown Attalla Downtown Attalla, +1 (256) 538-1872.
Historic Downtown Gadsden Downtown Gadsden, +1 (256) 547-8696.
Mountain Top Flea Market 11301 US Hwy 278 W, Attalla, +1 (205) 589-2706.
Beat 60 Group entertainment. Work together to find clues and solve puzzles. 227 Broad Street, +1 (256) 813-4909.
The Factory Fun center with trampoline, dodge ball, foam pits, arcade. 100 Thomas Drive, +1 (256) 312-8974.
Pioneer Village at Noccalula Falls Park A display of pioneer living with demonstrations, period furnishings, general store. 1500 Noccalula Road, +1 (256) 549-4663.
Paradise Lanes Bowling fun for the whole family. 729 Sutton Bridge Road, Rainbow City, +1 (256) 413-0300.
Premiere Cinemas 16 1001 Rainbow Drive, +1 (256) 547-3030.
Sand Mountain Corn Maze Corn maze, pumpkin patch, general store and hay rides. 8420 Cox Gap Road, Sardis, +1 (256) 302-0900.
Tigers for Tomorrow Exotic animal rescue preserve, environmental center and barnyard. Over 35 large animals. 708 County Road 345, Attalla, +1 (256) 524-4150.
Big Wills Outfitters Experience “River Time” floating along scenic Big Wills Creek. 2881 Wesson Gap Road, Attalla, +1 (256) 538-3226.
Cherokee Rock Village Premiere site for hiking, camping, rock climbing and exploring. 2000 County Road 70, Leesburg, +1 (256) 523-3799.
Chief Ladiga Biking Trail Alabama’s premiere rails-to-trails project, offering 33 miles of county trails through Calhoun and Cleburne Counties. +1 (256) 549-0351.
Horse Pens 40 Historic nature park offering hiking, camping, bouldering. Picnic areas. 3525 County Hwy 42, Steele, +1 (256) 538-7439.
James D. Martin Wildlife Park & Walking Trail Urban green space on a wooded island. Birdwatching, hiking, biking. US 411, +1 (256) 549-4680.
Noccalula Falls Park Noccalula Falls, Pioneer Village, Black Creek Trail. Beautiful natural area with multi use trails. Main trail handicap accessible. 1500 Noccalula Road, +1 (256) 549-4663.
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Dia De Los Muertos Arts Festival November 1st celebration of Hispanic culture and history. Mexican dancing, skeleton parade, art fair and more at River West Festival Park.
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Practical Matters
By Car
Tulsa Oklahoma can be reached by car via interstate highway I-44, driving about 90 minutes east from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma or 2 hours 45 minutes west from Springfield, Missouri. It is about 2 and 1/2 hours from Wichita, Kansas via I-35 South and US-412 East.
By Bus
Tulsa is served by Greyhound Bus Lines.
By Air
Tulsa is served by Tulsa International Airport, offering non stop flights to over 20 destinations including international gateways Atlanta (ATL), Chicago (ORD), Dallas (DFW), Houston (IAH), and Los Angeles (LAX).
General aviation services are available at Riverside-Jones Airport (RVS, KRVS), located 5 miles south of Tulsa.
Automobile is the most convenient mode of transportation for getting around Tulsa, and most people drive from place to place.
Tulsa Transit is a municipal bus operator running around 100 buses on 19 routes around the city, connecting downtown locations with each other and urban locations with suburban areas. The bus system has two hub stations, Midtown Tulsa and the BOK Center in Downtown. Most routes pass through or between these stations. Cost and route maps are available online.
Gadsden Alabama is a fun place to visit anytime of year, with a lot of local activities and events to make it interesting whenever you choose to visit.
Best Time of Year to Visit Gadsden Alabama
Weather wise, the best times to visit Gadsden are from early May to mid June and late August to early October, when the skies are relatively clear and temperatures mild. Mid-summer days can be too hot for anything but water activities.
Gadsden Alabama Travel Resources
Greater Gadsden Tourism Portal
Sweet Home Alabama Official Travel Site of Alabama guide to greater Gadsden tourism.
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