You’ll Never Forget A Visit To This One Alabama City
Many wonderful cities are located in Alabama, including Decatur. Decatur is one of Alabama’s most beautiful and historic cities, and it offers a great variety of things to see and do. You’ll never forget a visit to this one Alabama city.
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Decatur, Alabama is located in Morgan County. It was incorporated in 1821 and has a population of nearly 60,000 residents.
Decatur is home to the historic Old State Bank, which is believed to be Alabama's oldest standing bank building (ca. 1833). It's currently operating as a museum.
A variety of festivals are held in Decatur each year, including the Alabama Jubilee Hot Air Balloon Classic. This year marks the balloon festival's 40th anniversary, and it's scheduled to take place during Memorial Day Weekend, May 27-28, 2017. The event is FREE!
Address: 2901 Point Mallard Dr SE, Decatur, AL 35602
If you're an art lover, a visit to Decatur's Carnegie Visual Arts Center is a must. This gallery features a variety of exhibits that celebrate the city's creative spirit. Admission is FREE!
To cool off during a hot summer day, there's no better place to be than at Decatur's Point Mallard Park. Point Mallard Park is home to America's first wave pool.
Address: 2901 Point Mallard Dr SE, Decatur, AL 35602
When it comes to restaurants, Decatur has you covered! With that being said, nothing says "Alabama" like some good old-fashioned barbecue. Big Bob Gibson Bar-B-Q is the perfect place in Decatur to get this Southern favorite.
The Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge, which consists of approximately 35,000 acres, is located along the Tennessee River and features several hiking, fishing, boating and wildlife viewing opportunities.
Jennifer is the Alabama staff writer for Only In Your State and has nearly 15 years of professional writing experience. She enjoys discovering new places and currently calls North Alabama home.
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