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Visual arts come to life at the Carnegie Visual Arts Center. A nonprofit organization, the Center’s mission is to promote learning, creation, and appreciation of the visual arts.

Whether you want to channel your inner lumberjack or you just want to try out a fun, competitive new activity, then Civil Axe Throwing has something exciting for you. Axe throwing is growing in popularity all over the country, and now you can come to try it for yourself in Decatur.

Take a self-guided of the historic cemeteries located in Decatur! Download the brochure below for more information.

Fresh produce straight from local and regional farmers can be found at the Decatur Farmers’ Market. The Market is hosted in downtown Decatur from April through November.

The Depot is a symbol of the city’s rich railroad heritage which extends back to the 1830s when the first railroad west of the Allegheny Mountains, Tuscumbia, Courtland, and Decatur was built. 

Take the Downtown Turtle Trail and find the 10 bronze turtles located along Decatur‘s historic 2nd Avenue. Learn about the significant places and events that helped make Downtown Decatur what it is today along the way!

The 60-acre GoFAR USA Park is an outdoor adventure park that includes a variety of activities for all ages and all physical capabilities.

On a beautiful day, there’s nothing quite like perusing the shops of Decatur’s historic downtown district along Bank Street and 2nd Avenue.

Nearby Hartselle is home to a historic depot and downtown, featuring popular downtown shops offering items such as imported Mexican pewter, art work by local artists and craftspersons, linens, soaps, and all kinds of antiques, from glassware to large furniture items.

The Hartselle Farmers Market is a cozy market that embodies the true nature of local agriculture. Whether one is looking for fruits, veggies, or homemade goods, the Hartselle Farmers Market has it all! Just a short, easy walk from the downtown shopping district, the market treats anyone who visits like family. Stop by and get some fresh produce today!

Our strong culture and rich history is waiting to be explored. Incorporated as the city of Decatur in 1821, there is so much to learn about our Alabama community. From walking trails to Victorian-era homes, discover the history of Decatur Morgan County at the area’s many historic locations!

Mooresville is older than the State of Alabama, and the residents have kept its original look and infrastructure intact.

The Old Decatur Historic District and New Decatur Albany Historic District are full of living history to behold.

A 35-acre water theme area (open daily during summer months) offers America’s first Wave Pool, the Duck Pond and Squirt Factory kid’s pools and more!

The Princess Theatre has hosted performances and exhibitions of all kinds for the last 130 years. It began as a livery stable in 1887; was transformed into a vaudeville playhouse named the Princess in 1919; and, following a 1941 facelift, emerged with the art deco style that remains today and features a brilliantly lit neon marquee. Listed in the National Register of Historic Places, the 677-seat theatre now serves as Decatur’s performing arts center.

For more than 80 years, Wheeler Wildlife Refuge has provided a verdant home for Alabama’s natural flora and fauna. Due to COVID-19, the Visitor Center is temporarily closed to the public. The trails remain open and are an excellent way to get a little fresh air while practicing safe, social distancing!

We’ve got some sweet stops that you absolutely cannot miss! With the help of our Visit Decatur AL Ambassadors, we’ve created a Sweet Treat Trail throughout Morgan County!

A treasure trove of Alabama history, including original photos from the Civil War and court records from the 1933 Scottsboro Boys trial in Decatur.

The first stop on the Civil War Walking Tour of Decatur was named to the National Register of Historic Places in 1972. Due to COVID-19, The inside of the Old State Bank is temporarily closed to the public.

Hidden in the pages of Decatur, Alabama’s history are the unmentioned and noteworthy African Americans, who made countless contributions to our city.

In 1959, L.L. "Jack" Reeves (the great-grandson of Thomas Reeves) and his son, Donnie established the first peach orchards on the farm.  four generations of the Reeves family have been growing peaches, along with other fruits and vegetables for over six decades.  It is our goal to provide customers with the highest quality tree ripened peaches possible.

It is the mission of Decatur Parks and Recreation to provide high quality recreation and leisure facilities, park programs and activities, to meet the demonstrated needs of all citizens who reside within the city through sound planning, efficient allocation of resources and effective management.  

Piper and Leaf a family-owned, family-operated, local tea company. Creating gourmet blends that are simply divine to sip - iced on a steamy summer day or hot on a long winter evening.

XEO CrossEyed Owl Brewing Company is the first brewering company in Downtown Decatur. 

Decatur has one of the largest collections of Victorian homes in the state in Alabama. We like to call these beautiful homes the Painted Ladies!