What to do and see in Decatur, Alabama (AL): The Best Things to do Good for Big Groups

June 18, 2021 Trinity Boughner

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. Cook Museum of Natural Science

133 Fourth Ave NE, Decatur, AL 35601 +1 256-351-4505 [email protected] http://www.cookmuseum.org/
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4.5 based on 109 reviews

Cook Museum of Natural Science

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.

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. 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

4. Princess Theatre

112 2nd Ave NE, Decatur, AL 35601-2304 +1 256-350-1745 http://www.princesstheatre.org/
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4.5 based on 23 reviews

Princess Theatre

5. 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

6. 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!

7. Point Mallard Waterpark

2901 Point Mallard Dr SE, Decatur, AL 35601-6744 +1 800-669-9283 http://www.pointmallardpark.com/
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4.0 based on 232 reviews

Point Mallard Waterpark

Water park, playground, beach and mini-golf course.

Reviewed By V2274MQnancyo

We live in Somerville and we have a RV and we still come to a point Mallard camp grounds very clean and the park is right there we have water slides ,the lazy pool and the wave pool and can play right on the Beach are if you want sand in the toes. Also we have something for the little kiddos it’s there very own water play park!!! Slides and all for them to!!! It’s a great place to bring your Family!!! I guarantee this Nancy Oliver.....

8. Alabama Jubilee

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4.5 based on 13 reviews

Alabama Jubilee

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