My group said we should go to this event that I had never been to. We drove up from Birmingham that…read moreevening and spent so many hours there walking around together and riding that tiny train once too. I was surprised the whole time bc it was not something I would think to care about except for taking my kids to when they little many years ago. However it was actually so enjoyable and neat to be at. It is filled with so many people clearly for a reason. I'd recommend anyone go to it even if they think it's not their type of thing. It is very cool for sure. Also, the last thing we did was hop on that little train( which I didn't care to do at all without little kids with me) yet it was a shocker how that man driving the train who shares about all things throughout the event that you get to see again from a different view on that train...he was super awesome. I actually would have ridden that train and listened to that man over and over and over again. He was fun to hear from. It is not super expensive so do not resist to do it. Gather up your group or just you and your spouse or for take your kids if they are still young. This is for sure a fun enjoyable thing to go see.

NOCCALULA!!! Yes we are back! Yep. Today is Ty's birthday and he loves this park. But, we have a…read moreNewcomer, Donner has never been here before, She so excited. We are a party of 5 and you are super dry today!!! But, we see Mr. Crane! Hey Mr. Crane. Where are the ducks hiding? There is not a one in sight. Either way, it's hot , so we look around and keep it moving in this heat.

We stopped here to play on our way to the beach. Super friendly staff. Great place for kids to…read moreget their energy out!

This was a pretty fun place for families. It is considered a Hands On Museum so there are plenty of…read moreactivities. There is a large play area that although fun for the kids it is definitely showing its age. The staff was very friendly as well.

We really don't get out here too often, but when we do it's primarily to play tennis…read more They have 4 or 5 full size tennis courts that are rarely being used. I'm guessing that there is a school (or two) that used them, we just don't ever happen to be here at the same time. Court conditions are really nice and probably the best in the area. Courts are also kept really clean, not sure if it's the people that are using them that make sure to clean up after themselves or if they have a crew that does upkeep. But really nice to come here and not have to pick up trash after others. There are also some baseball fields and some outdoor batting cages (intended for fast pitch). Plenty of parking and very rarely more than a few people here at any time (maybe on weekend if there is a baseball tournament?).

In the middle of nowhere, but Sand Mountain Pumpkin Patch/Corn Maze is definitely worth the drive…read more It's very family friendly, and most of the patrons were parents and kids, although this would also be a cute date location for couples. I got "The Works" which includes the corn maze, pumpkin patch (+ pumpkin) and a couple rounds with the corn cannon ($18). I came here for the Corn Maze and I was not disappointed. The maze is huge, and I got lost pretty fast. There's signs throughout the maze with clues. If you pick the right answer to the question on the sign, you'll progress through the maze. If you pick the wrong answer, you'll go in circles. It was fun trying to find our way, but after running into the same two signs 3-4x we decided to pull out our phone GPS to lead us the right way. After that, we finally broke out of the loop and found the exit! (We finished the maze in 1 hour). After that, we got a tractor ride out to the pumpkin patch and picked out a pumpkin to take home. It seemed a little small at first, but there were probably over 100 pumpkins in the little patch. It was a hot day so I went to the concessions stand to purchase a fruit/icy smoothie which was pretty decent (taste/pricing). I loved shooting the corn cannon, and watching the corn fly hundreds of yards across the field. I have terrible aim but it was tons of fun! Overall, I'd definitely recommend planning a visit out here during the fall. The corn maze is very well done and a great way to challenge yourself! Everything here is very cute and reasonably priced, and it's a great way to spend a weekend.

I had such high hopes for the corn maze - sadly it was a flop! No questions to get you through,…read morebasically you're sort of wondering around trying to find your way out. Very disappointing.

You will never know this place exists by just driving around. It's located in a neighborhood and…read moretheir vineyard is spread out on different chunks of land they were able to acquire. Their patio is gorgeous and the staff and owner are super friendly!! They are part of the wine passport trail and the annual wine fest for the area. They have a lot of the dry wines here. When we went they also had a blueberry slush and a froze slush. We got both of them and they were delicious!

Small but cute wine shop and vineyard. It is in a brick house they have converted into a shop…read more Easy to get to, pretty outside but not a lot of outdoor sitting areas. Inside to the right is a Ron filled with novelty's of wine products (including their wine jelly which is wonderful!!!) The tasting counter is beautiful! Hand made from wood by the owner. High shine and Gorgous grain! The whole shop is cute and decorated pretty with fun table and chairs, accents that make it homey and inviting. Our host, Kaylen, was wonderful. Very informative and fun to chat with. She made us welcome and offered some neat ideas of how she uses the wine jellies as a meal base in cooking! Their wines were nice, not overly sweet (a couple sweet options) we opted for a wonderful Riesling. I don't usually go white but theirs was bright, refreshing and not much tannin. I purchased it to go with a seafood dish! Can't wait to open it! Tip: no food or snack tray options available. They don't have signature glasses to buy.

What a perfect gem of a place. From the outside, a little unassuming. But the star of the show was…read morethe Beyond Indigo display by Baggs McKelvey. It was chaos and fun outside of the installation. But when you walk in to the other side of wall- it's this calming structure with denim, and knots. I don't know if it was the flow of the main piece or the light that went through it. But it was really transformative. If you get a chance go see it!!

From the owner: The GMA hosts seven major art exhibitions each year, as well as several solo shows in three gallery…read morespaces. There are educational opportunities such as classes, workshops and children's programming. Our second floor gallery doubles as a venue for weddings, receptions, parties and corporate events.

Such a fun night and the cast did fantastic!! We very much enjoyed the play and performances by…read moreeveryone! If you have a chance to go to see a play don't hesitate! The theater is a little cramped, but it's been there a long time. So, give it a chance! I was a little irritated at the very young kids that were there because they had a hard time being quiet. But, they settled down and we enjoyed it! They have done snacks out front and sit back and enjoy!

Quality shows, quality sets, quality costumes, quality theater! The shows at Theatre of Gadsden…read morerival some of the best shows from big cities, touring companies, and some Broadway shows. Don't walk! Run to see one of their shows.