- Our list of the best things to do in Decatur, Alabama, features the top 81 nearby activities — including 35 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Decatur, AL has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Museums & Galleries, Entertainment & Shows, and Sights & Landmarks.
- The results below include the top 28 things to do within the city of Decatur, AL , followed by 53 popular activities in nearby cities, including Huntsville, Madison and Athens
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The original city of Huntsville was built around Big Spring Park because they used the water there. Today, the park is popular as the home to the Panoply Arts Festival in April.
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The eastern headquarters and depot for the Memphis & Charleston Railroad has been turned into the Huntsville Train Depot. Visitors can see Civil War graffiti, climb on historic engines, and learn about the railroad's history.
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500 Church Street Northwest, Huntsville, AL 35801
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Huntsville/Madison County Convention and Visitors centers are located in three locations in Huntsville. Each location answers questions about the city for tourists, has coupons for area attractions, and helps to plan itineraries and meetings.
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Twickenham was the original name chosen for Huntsville by LeRoy Pope who brought the land at auction and later donated it to the city. The Twickenham district has many historic homes, and many have signs that tell about their history.
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Commonly visited during the warm summer months of the year, Bicentennial Park is a unique community park open to the public. Park amenities include fountains of water from the ground to splash in, benches, and unique sculptures around the perimeter.
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At the Alabama Constitution Village, part of the Earlyworks Museum Complex, visitors can see the place where Alabama became a state. The village has been restored to look as it did in 1819.
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The Alabama Constitution Village, the Huntsville Depot and Museum, and EarlyWorks Children's History Museum are all found at the Earlyworks Museum Complex. At the complex, visitors can see a 46-foot keelboat, a train depot from the 1860s, and an 1819 cabinet shop.
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124 South Side Square, Huntsville, AL 35801
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Harrison Brothers Hardware is the oldest continually operating hardware store in Alabama. The Historic Huntsville Foundation now operates the building, and shoppers can find a vast array of merchandise including biscuits, marbles, and locally created pottery.
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Featuring over 10 miles of nature trails, Hays Nature Preserve is an area of protected parkland popular among lovers of nature. Common activities include hiking, bike riding, and horseback riding through the miles of trails.
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A fenced canine recreation and exercise facility, Dog Spot dog park provides open grass fields with separate areas for large and small dogs. The park offers trees, benches, drinking water and dog waste bags.