What to do and see in Decatur, Alabama (AL): The Best Free Things to do

May 29, 2021 Kaleigh Reichenbach

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. Morgan Price Candy Company

1735 6th Ave SE, Decatur, AL 35601-5903 +1 256-350-2992 http://www.morganpricecandy.com/
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5.0 based on 51 reviews

Morgan Price Candy Company

2. Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge

3121 Visitor Center Road, Decatur, AL 35603 +1 256-350-6639 [email protected] http://www.fws.gov/refuge/wheeler
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4.5 based on 156 reviews

Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge

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.

3. Tennessee Valley Pecan Company

705 Bank St NE, Decatur, AL 35601-1609 +1 855-353-1880 http://www.tnvalleypecan.com
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4.5 based on 12 reviews

Tennessee Valley Pecan Company

Reviewed By decatursportspage - Madison, United States

This is a quaint little shop that sells all types of pecans in assorted sizes. These may great and inexpensive one-of-a-kind gifts. As others have noted, the Key Lime Pecans are amazing and I've never seen them anywhere else. If you do buy bags as gifts get a bag or small tub of the Key Lime pecans for yourself!

4. The Old State Bank

925 Bank Street NE, Decatur, AL +1 256-341-4818 http://www.decaturparks.com/account.php?accountid=45
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4.5 based on 48 reviews

The Old State Bank

5. Wilson Morgan Park

300 Beltline Rd SW, Decatur, AL 35601-6372 +1 256-341-4930 http://www.decaturparks.com/account.php?accountid=252
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4.5 based on 24 reviews

Wilson Morgan Park

6. Delano Park

Gordon Drive Somerville Road, Decatur, AL 35602 http://delanopark.org/?page_id=6
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4.5 based on 37 reviews

Delano Park

7. Carnegie Visual Arts Center

207 Church St NE, Decatur, AL 35601-1847 +1 256-341-0562 http://www.carnegiearts.org
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4.5 based on 19 reviews

Carnegie Visual Arts Center

8. Old Decatur Historic District

Sycamore Street, Hillyer Place, Barry Street, Pate Street, Decatur, AL 35601 +1 256-350-2028 [email protected] http://www.decaturcvb.org/item/historic-homes?category_id=1
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4.5 based on 28 reviews

Old Decatur Historic District

The Old Decatur & Albany Historic Districts of Decatur make up the largest concentration of Victorian era craftsmen & bungalow homes in Alabama. Often referred to as "The Painted Ladies," some date to the early 1800s, while others were constructed around the turn of the century. Both are listed in the National Register of Historical Places. Find a detailed tour map at the Visitor Center on 6th Ave

Reviewed By bumpercarr - Tularosa, United States

Historic Decatur is a lovely place for a nice walk on a sunny day. The homes are spectacular and the people are very friendly. They wave and actually talk to you from their porches if they are outside! Download the pocketsights app on your phone, search for Decatur AL and you will find a great walking tour of the Historic Decatur neighborhood that is about a mile and a half long. Lovely place!

9. Cross-Eyed Owl Brewing Co.

105 1st Ave NE, Decatur, AL 35601-2301 +1 256-274-9002 http://www.xeobrewing.com
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4.5 based on 11 reviews

Cross-Eyed Owl Brewing Co.

Craft Brewery with 12 beers and 4 handcrafted sodas on tap. Food Trucks on weekends with live music and various events happening regularly.

Reviewed By E_Phi_China - Shanghai, China

I recently had the chance to visit The Cross Eyed Owl Brewing Co. Taproom in Decatur, Alabama. I should note that living abroad I have a chance to sample beer from Shanghai to Saigon and from Australia to Alabama. From the renovated warehouse facility to the simply wickedly well done graphics and branding, XEO has nailed the cool mircoBrew experience. Don’t miss the chance to sample multiple beers but also spend some time with your favorite!

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