Things to do in Decatur
Blue & Gray Museum of North Alabama
Primarily Civil War military equipment, including guns, swords, rifles, bayonets, uniforms, etc. Also pre- and post-Civil War items. Call (256) 350-4018 for more information.
723 Bank St. NW, Decatur, AL 35601
Cook's Natural Science Museum
Provides extensive collections of beautiful and exotic insects, mounted birds, animals, rocks and minerals, sea shells and coral. Large theatre to view natural science films. Also includes live and interactive exhibits. Call (256) 350-9347 for more information.
412 13th St. SE., Decatur, AL 35602
Decatur Civil War Walking Tour
Self-guided walking tour of Decatur's Civil War sites. Brochures available at Visitors Center, Old State Bank and Bank Street merchants. Confederate Gen. Hood, in fierce, 4-day 1964 Battle of Decatur, attempted to cross Tennessee River to cut off Union supply lines in Nashville. Call (256) 350-2028 for more information.
719 6th Ave. SE, Decatur, AL 35602
Old Decatur and Albany Historic Districts
Self-guided tour. See Alabama’s largest concentration of historic Victorian homes along 116 acres in Old Decatur and Albany historic districts. Call (256) 350-2028 for more information.
Point Mallard Park
750-acre park has hiking and biking trails, golf course. Aquatic Center features wave pool, Olympic-size diving pool, water slides and kiddie pools. Year-round ice skating complex. Call (256) 341-4900 for more information.
2901-B Point Mallard Cir. SE., Decatur, AL 35602