Sweet Home Alabama

Decatur

A charming town steeped in history and nature, Decatur boasts one of Alabama’s most intact Victorian-era neighborhoods, part of the self-guided Civil War Walking Tour. Other attractions include championship golf, a water park at Mallard Park, and the 100,000 acres of water, wilderness and wildlife of Wheeler Lake and Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge.

Attractions

  • Blue & Gray Museum of North Alabama

    Primarily Civil War military equipment, including guns, swords, rifles, bayonets, uniforms, etc. Also pre- and post-Civil War items. Cannons, Civil War drums, canon shells and diagrams depicting various Civil War battle scenes are also displayed. Collection also includes several documents signed by well known Civil War participants and leaders.

  • Brick Deli & Tavern

    Deli-style food and live music Wednesday through Saturday in the heart of Decatur.

  • Carnegie Visual Arts Center

    Provides an environment to promote learning, creation and appreciation of the visual arts by presenting different exhibits throughout the year.

  • Cedar Ridge Golf Course, Inc.

  • Cook’s Natural Science Museum

    Extensive collections of beautiful and exotic insects, mounted birds, mammals, rocks and minerals, seashells and coral. Films and live interactive exhibits.

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Events

  • Daikin Festival

    May 25, 2012

    May 25, Decatur Daikin Festival 800-524-6181. www.decaturcvb.org. Free. Morgan County Fairgrounds--Free Japanese Festival featuring music, childrens activities, hot -air balloons and food. 6 p.m.

  • Alabama Jubilee Hot Air Balloon Festival

    May 26-27, 2012

    More than 60 balloons are featured at this free event, one of the largest hot-air balloon festivals in the Southeast. There will be races, a nighttime balloon glow, a key grab and tether rides. Enjoy arts and crafts, an antique car and tractor show, food vendors, children's activities and fireworks.

  • Mountain Mania 15K

    Jun 9, 2012

    Jun 9, Decatur Mountain Mania 15K 800-524-6181. Fee for participants only. Burningtree Mountain—15k race benefiting Grace pre-school. 7 a.m.

  • Morgan County Veterans Memorial Park Bass Fishing Tournament

    Jun 16, 2012

    The Combined Patriotic Organizations of Morgan County in conjunction with American Bass Anglers will be holding a Veterans Memorial Team Bass Tournament on June 16, 2012 at Ingalls Harbor in Decatur, Alabama. There is a $1,000.00 guaranteed payout with a 50 boat minimum participation. (Free temporary membership in ABA is included in registration fee.) Official entry forms are available at the American Legion Post 15 in Decatur. For additional information go to townofpriceville.com or www.allegionpost15.com. You may also call 256-353-5501, or 256-565-2652. 6:00 a.m. til 3:00 p.m.

  • Spirit of America Festival

    Jul 3-4, 2012

    Jul 3-4, Decatur Spirit of America Festival 800-524-6181. www.spiritofamericafestival.com. Free. Point Mallard Park--Area's largest free patriotic festival featuring children's activities, live music, Miss Point Mallard Pageant and large fireworks display.

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Accommodations

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Restaurants

  • Big Bob Gibson’s Bar-B-Q

    For four generations, since 1925, Big Bob Gibson has been cooking up famous mouthwatering slow-cooked meats and nationally award-winning sauces.

  • Curry’s on Johnston Street

    Located in the basement level of the 1890 Cotaco Opera House, also known as the Masonic Building, Curry’s is a gourmet-style deli famous for its scrumptious chicken salad.

  • Hard Dock Café

    Located at the Riverwalk Marina, Hard Dock is seafood at its best served in a relaxing atmosphere along the beautiful and commanding Tennessee River.

  • McCollum’s Seafood

    Seafood lovers will love McCollum’s.

  • Morgan Price Candy Company

    Morgan Price Candy Company is a quaint shop that abounds with seasonal treats and scores of baskets, ribbons and unique gift items.

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