Location: Decatur
Top Things to do in Decatur
What to do and see in Decatur, Alabama (AL): The Best Things to do
Decatur is a city in Morgan and Limestone counties in the State of Alabama. The city, affectionately known as "The River City", is located in Northern Alabama on the banks of Wheeler Lake, along the Tennessee River. It is the largest city and county seat of Morgan County. The population in 2010 was 55,683.
Restaurants in Decatur
1. Wheeler Lake
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5.0 based on 6 reviews
a 65,000 acre reservoir on the Tennessee River running from Huntsville through Decatur to Wheeler Dam in Lauderdale County. Offers diverse sports fishing with largemouth, smallmouth and spotted bass, crappie, hybrids, bluegill and channel catfish.
2. Morgan Price Candy Company
3. The Raptor Aerial Adventures
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Join us for a thrilling tree top adventure with 6 aerial rope bridges, a rope net tunnel, a 258' zipline and a captivating free fall jump. Ascend the towering pines, with panoramic vista's of the lake and forest below. Feel the lofty heights and prepare for the jump of a lifetime.
4. The Cupboard
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
5. Tammy Eddy Antiques
6. Second Read Books
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5.0 based on 8 reviews
Second Read Books carries quality used hardcover and paperback books at fair prices. If we don't have a book that you want, we can get it quickly. We give trade-in credit or cash for your used books in good condition.
Reviewed By Guatechic - Somerville, United States
We absolutely love Second Read Books! It’s one of our favorite spots in Decatur. They have a wonderful selection of books, are helpful, and are absolutely delightful with our girls. Highly recommended.
7. Historic Railroad Depot
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5.0 based on 9 reviews
This 1905 railroad depot has undergone a $2.5M restoration. Today one-half of the depot is a police station and the other half is a train museum containing original railroad materials as well as model electric trains(HO, O, and G Scale). An HO model train layout contains scale replicas of many Decatur facilities. A true gem.
Reviewed By F4738QCmiker - Madison, United States
The model railroads at the Decatur Union Depot have all been upgraded. New scale models of Decatur buildings/homes have been installed on the digital HO layout located in the old ticket office. A new outdoor G-Scale loop has been installed on the former passenger loading platform and a the Children's Christmas Layout now has two levels running O-Scale, G-Scale, and S-Scale trains that visiting children can run. The most recent addition to the Children's Layout is a third level running the Disney World Monorail.
8. Downtown Decatur Turtle Trail
9. Cook Museum of Natural Science
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4.5 based on 109 reviews
The Cook Museum of Natural Science is a 501c3, nonprofit foundation with a mission to engage, excite and educate visitors of all ages about the natural world around them. Located in Downtown, Decatur, AL, the museum will serve as an educational destination and cultural venue for various programs and meetings across North Alabama. The museum will offer multiple interactive exhibits, immersive educational experiences inside and outside of a classroom setting, STEAM programs, event space rentals, and the first Natures Table restaurant in Alabama!
Reviewed By alwildflower3 - Huntsville, United States
I went to the original Cooks museum in the 80s. This multi-million dollar museum is a hidden gem in North Alabama! It’s fun for groups, children of all ages, and solo adults or couples. This is the ONLY museum I’ve been to that has a cave. The cave is the most realistic of any actual cave I’ve ever been too. The taxidermy is beautiful. I know, I’m not really into dead animals, but when they represent a biome of species it’s a different thing. The sand table showing biomes is wonderful. I’ve been here about a dozen times and I still see new things each time. Well worth the visit.
10. Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge
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4.5 based on 156 reviews
Reviewed By alwildflower3 - Huntsville, United States
This is a wonderful place to visit. Unfortunately the observation tower is closed due to COVID-19. You can still walk the nature trail and trail to observation tower. The best thing is standing still and watching thousands of Sandhill Cranes act in their natural setting. The sound of the. Is amazing. Binoculars make it even better! Walk the boardwalk also across the road. If you’re lucky you’ll also see hundreds of white Pelicans and snowy egrets.
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