{"id":411118,"date":"2024-01-26T21:04:03","date_gmt":"2024-01-26T21:04:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/frontporchalabama.com\/magazine\/head-off-the-beaten-path-for-a-great-weekend-in-decatur-2\/"},"modified":"2026-01-27T16:56:28","modified_gmt":"2026-01-27T22:56:28","slug":"head-off-the-beaten-path-for-a-great-weekend-in-decatur","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/frontporchalabama.com\/magazine\/head-off-the-beaten-path-for-a-great-weekend-in-decatur\/","title":{"rendered":"Head Off The Beaten Path For A Great Weekend In Decatur"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Along the banks of the Tennessee River in North Alabama is a hidden gem full of nature activities, vibrant shopping, local art and culture, and lots of good food! Known as \u201cThe River City,\u201d Decatur is a wonderful place to spend the weekend. Go ahead and plan two weekends\u2014there\u2019s so much to see and do in this beautifully historic city.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id241722_0fcd21-69 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id241722_0fcd21-69 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id241722_0fcd21-69 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id241722_0fcd21-69 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id241722_0fcd21-69 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id241722_0fcd21-69 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap 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Market<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/mcdfmarket\/?ref=page_internal\">farmers market in downtown Decatur<\/a>&nbsp;is brimming with locally grown seasonal produce plus eggs, sausage, plants, jams and more. You will love the down-home feel of this open air market where the farmers are full of personality and ready to help you pick out the best of the best! 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Head to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cityofdecatural.com\/play\/parks\/\">Rhodes Ferry Park<\/a>&nbsp;for vistas of the river that will take your breath away. 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When we visit Decatur, we always stop in <a href=\"https:\/\/frontporchalabama.com\/vendor\/indigosboutique\/\">Indigo\u2019s Boutique<\/a> for women\u2019s clothing and home d\u00e9cor items full of classic style, <a href=\"https:\/\/frontporchalabama.com\/vendor\/margauxspecialtyshop\/\">Marqaux Specialty Shop<\/a> for bold and sophiticated women\u2019s clothing, <a href=\"https:\/\/frontporchalabama.com\/vendor\/hailos\/\">Hailos<\/a> for higher end brands for both men and women, and <a href=\"https:\/\/frontporchalabama.com\/vendor\/mossandmyrrhal\/\">Moss + Myrr<\/a> for great looking men\u2019s fashion.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading241722_aebb2d-e3, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading241722_aebb2d-e3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading241722_aebb2d-e3\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading241722_aebb2d-e3 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading241722_aebb2d-e3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading241722_aebb2d-e3\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading241722_aebb2d-e3 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading241722_aebb2d-e3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading241722_aebb2d-e3\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<div id=\"front-864693399\" class=\"front-post-content-03 front-entity-placement\"><script async=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/securepubads.g.doubleclick.net\/tag\/js\/gpt.js\"><\/script>\n<script> var googletag = googletag || {}; googletag.cmd = googletag.cmd || [];<\/script>\n<div id=\"gpt-ad-6996463812034-0\">\n  <script>\n\tgoogletag.cmd.push(function() {\n\t\t\t\tgoogletag.defineSlot( '\/23184738653\/FPA_Demo_ContentPages_300x250_300x250', [300,250], 'gpt-ad-6996463812034-0' )\n\t\t.addService(googletag.pubads());\n\t\t\t\twindow.advadsGamEmptySlotsTimers = window.advadsGamEmptySlotsTimers || {};\n\t\tconst timers                     = window.advadsGamEmptySlotsTimers;\n\n\t\ttimers['gpt-ad-6996463812034-0'] = setTimeout( function () {\n\t\t\tconst id = 'gpt-ad-6996463812034-0';\n\t\t\tdocument.dispatchEvent( new CustomEvent( 'aagam_empty_slot', {detail: id} ) );\n\t\t\tdelete ( timers[id] );\n\t\t}, 1000 );\n\n\t\tif ( typeof window.advadsGamHasEmptySlotListener === 'undefined' ) {\n\t\t\tgoogletag.pubads().addEventListener( 'slotRequested', function ( ev ) {\n\t\t\t\tconst id = ev.slot.getSlotElementId();\n\t\t\t\tif ( typeof timers[id] === 'undefined' ) {\n\t\t\t\t\treturn;\n\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\tclearTimeout( timers[id] );\n\t\t\t\ttimers[id] = setTimeout( function () {\n\t\t\t\t\tdocument.dispatchEvent( new CustomEvent( 'aagam_empty_slot', {detail: id} ) );\n\t\t\t\t\tdelete ( timers[id] );\n\t\t\t\t}, 2500 );\n\t\t\t} );\n\t\t\tgoogletag.pubads().addEventListener( 'slotResponseReceived', function ( ev ) {\n\t\t\t\tconst id = ev.slot.getSlotElementId();\n\t\t\t\tif ( typeof timers[id] !== 'undefined' ) {\n\t\t\t\t\tclearTimeout( timers[id] );\n\t\t\t\t\tdelete ( timers[id] );\n\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\tif ( ! ev.slot.getResponseInformation() ) {\n\t\t\t\t\tdocument.dispatchEvent( new CustomEvent( 'aagam_empty_slot', {detail: id} ) );\n\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t} );\n\t\t\twindow.advadsGamHasEmptySlotListener = true;\n\t\t}\n\n\t\tgoogletag.enableServices();\n\t\tgoogletag.display( 'gpt-ad-6996463812034-0' );\n\t} );\n  <\/script>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading241722_aebb2d-e3 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading241722_aebb2d-e3\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cookmuseum.org\/\">Cook Museum of Natural Science<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"http:\/\/cookmuseum.org\">Cook Museum of Natural Science<\/a> is a state-of-the-art natural science museum in downtown Decatur, AL. It provides a hands-on, immersive experience where kids can explore, interact with, and learn about nature. You&#8217;ll leave the Cook Museum feeling fulfilled by the memories made and amazed by the things you saw and learned.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading241722_eacfae-8e, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading241722_eacfae-8e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading241722_eacfae-8e\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading241722_eacfae-8e mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading241722_eacfae-8e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading241722_eacfae-8e\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading241722_eacfae-8e img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading241722_eacfae-8e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading241722_eacfae-8e\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading241722_eacfae-8e wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading241722_eacfae-8e\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.princesstheatre.org\/\">Princess Theatre Center for the Performing Arts<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>What began as a livery stable in 1887, this century old landmark has been lovingly restored and features gorgeous art deco style. The <a href=\"http:\/\/princesstheatre.org\">Princess Theatre<\/a> hosts a variety of events throughout the year so check the calendar and make plans to attend a show.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id241722_77a88d-c6 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id241722_77a88d-c6 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id241722_77a88d-c6 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id241722_77a88d-c6 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id241722_77a88d-c6 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id241722_77a88d-c6 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id241722_77a88d-c6 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column241722_d74258-6f > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column241722_d74258-6f > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column241722_d74258-6f > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column241722_d74258-6f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column241722_d74258-6f > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column241722_d74258-6f > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column241722_d74258-6f{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column241722_d74258-6f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column241722_d74258-6f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column241722_d74258-6f\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/frontporchalabama.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/decatur.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/frontporchalabama.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/decatur-1024x1024-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-241723\" style=\"aspect-ratio:3\/4;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column241722_e8666a-20 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column241722_e8666a-20 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column241722_e8666a-20 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column241722_e8666a-20 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column241722_e8666a-20 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column241722_e8666a-20 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column241722_e8666a-20{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column241722_e8666a-20 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column241722_e8666a-20 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column241722_e8666a-20\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading241722_77e1fa-ac, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading241722_77e1fa-ac[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading241722_77e1fa-ac\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading241722_77e1fa-ac mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading241722_77e1fa-ac[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading241722_77e1fa-ac\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading241722_77e1fa-ac img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading241722_77e1fa-ac[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading241722_77e1fa-ac\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading241722_77e1fa-ac wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading241722_77e1fa-ac\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitdecatural.org\/historic-walking-tours\">Historic Walking Tours<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>If history and architecture are your thing, Decatur is the place for you. The city is home to 116 acres of late 19th and early 20th Century homes, ranging from Queen Anne Victorians to Craftsman Bungalows.&nbsp;Albany and Old Decatur&nbsp;were originally two separate cities with distinct business districts. Old Decatur is centered around Bank Street where you can see Old State Bank, one of the city\u2019s four antebellum structures. The Albany district starts with Second Avenue, home to the Princess Theatre, and extends to Delano Park with its beautiful rose gardens. In addition to this<a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitdecatural.org\/historic-walking-tours\"> architectural tour<\/a>, you can also pick from one of the other tours in the area including the Civil War Walking Tour and the Trail of Tears Walking Tour, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitdecatural.org\/things-to-do\">Decatur Morgan County Tourism<\/a> for these self-guided tours.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading241722_9a94c0-c0, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading241722_9a94c0-c0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading241722_9a94c0-c0\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading241722_9a94c0-c0 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading241722_9a94c0-c0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading241722_9a94c0-c0\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading241722_9a94c0-c0 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading241722_9a94c0-c0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading241722_9a94c0-c0\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<div id=\"front-166154559\" class=\"front-post-content-04 front-entity-placement\"><script async=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/securepubads.g.doubleclick.net\/tag\/js\/gpt.js\"><\/script>\n<script> var googletag = googletag || {}; googletag.cmd = googletag.cmd || [];<\/script>\n<div id=\"gpt-ad-6842254216584-0\">\n  <script>\n\tgoogletag.cmd.push(function() {\n\t\t\t\tgoogletag.defineSlot( '\/23184738653\/FPA_Demo_ContentPages_300x250_300x250', [300,250], 'gpt-ad-6842254216584-0' )\n\t\t.addService(googletag.pubads());\n\t\t\t\twindow.advadsGamEmptySlotsTimers = window.advadsGamEmptySlotsTimers || {};\n\t\tconst timers                     = window.advadsGamEmptySlotsTimers;\n\n\t\ttimers['gpt-ad-6842254216584-0'] = setTimeout( function () {\n\t\t\tconst id = 'gpt-ad-6842254216584-0';\n\t\t\tdocument.dispatchEvent( new CustomEvent( 'aagam_empty_slot', {detail: id} ) );\n\t\t\tdelete ( timers[id] );\n\t\t}, 1000 );\n\n\t\tif ( typeof window.advadsGamHasEmptySlotListener === 'undefined' ) {\n\t\t\tgoogletag.pubads().addEventListener( 'slotRequested', function ( ev ) {\n\t\t\t\tconst id = ev.slot.getSlotElementId();\n\t\t\t\tif ( typeof timers[id] === 'undefined' ) {\n\t\t\t\t\treturn;\n\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\tclearTimeout( timers[id] );\n\t\t\t\ttimers[id] = setTimeout( function () {\n\t\t\t\t\tdocument.dispatchEvent( new CustomEvent( 'aagam_empty_slot', {detail: id} ) );\n\t\t\t\t\tdelete ( timers[id] );\n\t\t\t\t}, 2500 );\n\t\t\t} );\n\t\t\tgoogletag.pubads().addEventListener( 'slotResponseReceived', function ( ev ) {\n\t\t\t\tconst id = ev.slot.getSlotElementId();\n\t\t\t\tif ( typeof timers[id] !== 'undefined' ) {\n\t\t\t\t\tclearTimeout( timers[id] );\n\t\t\t\t\tdelete ( timers[id] );\n\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\tif ( ! ev.slot.getResponseInformation() ) {\n\t\t\t\t\tdocument.dispatchEvent( new CustomEvent( 'aagam_empty_slot', {detail: id} ) );\n\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t} );\n\t\t\twindow.advadsGamHasEmptySlotListener = true;\n\t\t}\n\n\t\tgoogletag.enableServices();\n\t\tgoogletag.display( 'gpt-ad-6842254216584-0' );\n\t} );\n  <\/script>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading241722_9a94c0-c0 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading241722_9a94c0-c0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitdecatural.org\/moco-art-trail\">MoCo Art Trail<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Decatur is full of amazing artists and the <a href=\"http:\/\/visitdecatural.org\/moco-art-trail\">MoCo Art Trail<\/a> leads you through the county to discover their work. Some of our favorite stops on the tour are Kathleen\u2019s Fine Art and Interiors, DeAnn\u2019s Art Studio, Bank Street Art and Antiques and Carnegie Visual Art Center.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-241722_8e8da5-ab .kt-block-spacer{height:60px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-241722_8e8da5-ab .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-241722_8e8da5-ab\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image241722_9d2621-2b .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image241722_9d2621-2b size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/frontporchalabama.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/dmcvb-big-bob-gibsons-lg-scaled-1920x1280-263f822f-1920w.webp\" class=\"kb-advanced-image-link\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/frontporchalabama.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/dmcvb-big-bob-gibsons-lg-scaled-1920x1280-263f822f-1920w-1024x599-1.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-241724\"\/><\/a><figcaption>Photo: Decatur Morgan County Tourism<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading241722_86560b-e8, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading241722_86560b-e8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading241722_86560b-e8\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading241722_86560b-e8 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading241722_86560b-e8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading241722_86560b-e8\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading241722_86560b-e8 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading241722_86560b-e8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading241722_86560b-e8\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading241722_86560b-e8 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading241722_86560b-e8\">Where To Eat In Decatur<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"front-1951780513\" class=\"front-post-content-05 front-entity-placement\"><script async=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/securepubads.g.doubleclick.net\/tag\/js\/gpt.js\"><\/script>\n<script> var googletag = googletag || {}; googletag.cmd = googletag.cmd || [];<\/script>\n<div id=\"gpt-ad-7465052459098-0\">\n  <script>\n\tgoogletag.cmd.push(function() {\n\t\t\t\tgoogletag.defineSlot( '\/23184738653\/FPA_Demo_ContentPages_300x250_300x250', [300,250], 'gpt-ad-7465052459098-0' )\n\t\t.addService(googletag.pubads());\n\t\t\t\twindow.advadsGamEmptySlotsTimers = window.advadsGamEmptySlotsTimers || {};\n\t\tconst timers                     = window.advadsGamEmptySlotsTimers;\n\n\t\ttimers['gpt-ad-7465052459098-0'] = setTimeout( function () {\n\t\t\tconst id = 'gpt-ad-7465052459098-0';\n\t\t\tdocument.dispatchEvent( new CustomEvent( 'aagam_empty_slot', {detail: id} ) );\n\t\t\tdelete ( timers[id] );\n\t\t}, 1000 );\n\n\t\tif ( typeof window.advadsGamHasEmptySlotListener === 'undefined' ) {\n\t\t\tgoogletag.pubads().addEventListener( 'slotRequested', function ( ev ) {\n\t\t\t\tconst id = ev.slot.getSlotElementId();\n\t\t\t\tif ( typeof timers[id] === 'undefined' ) {\n\t\t\t\t\treturn;\n\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\tclearTimeout( timers[id] );\n\t\t\t\ttimers[id] = setTimeout( function () {\n\t\t\t\t\tdocument.dispatchEvent( new CustomEvent( 'aagam_empty_slot', {detail: id} ) );\n\t\t\t\t\tdelete ( timers[id] );\n\t\t\t\t}, 2500 );\n\t\t\t} );\n\t\t\tgoogletag.pubads().addEventListener( 'slotResponseReceived', function ( ev ) {\n\t\t\t\tconst id = ev.slot.getSlotElementId();\n\t\t\t\tif ( typeof timers[id] !== 'undefined' ) {\n\t\t\t\t\tclearTimeout( timers[id] );\n\t\t\t\t\tdelete ( timers[id] );\n\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\tif ( ! ev.slot.getResponseInformation() ) {\n\t\t\t\t\tdocument.dispatchEvent( new CustomEvent( 'aagam_empty_slot', {detail: id} ) );\n\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t} );\n\t\t\twindow.advadsGamHasEmptySlotListener = true;\n\t\t}\n\n\t\tgoogletag.enableServices();\n\t\tgoogletag.display( 'gpt-ad-7465052459098-0' );\n\t} );\n  <\/script>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Whisk\u2019D Caf\u00e9<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Not far from the farmers market, you\u2019ll find&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/whiskdcafedecatur\">Whisk\u2019D Caf\u00e9<\/a>&nbsp;in a historic brick storefront on Johnston Street in downtown Decatur. It personifies Southern charm in every way! We love the Southern Waffle\u2014it\u2019s a pecan waffle, fried chicken, pecan butter, and bourbon maple syrup!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Morgan Price Candy Company<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Handmade English toffee is the star at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.morganpricecandy.com\/\">Morgan Price<\/a>&nbsp;Candy Company where everything is made in small batches using family recipes. Be sure to buy some to eat immediately and more to take home\u2014everything is top quality from the first bite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Big Bob Gibson Bar-B-Q<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>If you eat only one thing in Decatur, make sure it is&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/bigbobgibson.com\/\">Bob Gibson Bar-B-Q<\/a>.&nbsp; The iconic restaurant has been cooking and serving legions of tried and true fans since 1925. Gibson\u2019s has won multiple state championship cook-offs, more than 10 world championships, and was crowned World Champion at the annual Memphis in May competition in 2011. Highlights on the menu are the pulled pork sandwich, brisket, ribs, and smoked chicken with the restaurant\u2019s&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/soul-grown.com\/how-white-sauce-became-alabamas-signature-barbecue-sauce\/\">famous white sauce<\/a>. Don\u2019t forget dessert\u2014the pies are to die for!<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading241722_656271-8a, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading241722_656271-8a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading241722_656271-8a\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading241722_656271-8a mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading241722_656271-8a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading241722_656271-8a\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading241722_656271-8a img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading241722_656271-8a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading241722_656271-8a\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading241722_656271-8a wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading241722_656271-8a\">The RailYard<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>In downtown Decatur, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.restaurantji.com\/al\/decatur\/the-railyard-\/\">RailYard<\/a> serves farm-to-fork food along with craft beer and cocktails. The fun and casual atmosphere features exposed brick, cool historic touches and train memorabilia.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading241722_556e42-b2, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading241722_556e42-b2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading241722_556e42-b2\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading241722_556e42-b2 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading241722_556e42-b2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading241722_556e42-b2\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading241722_556e42-b2 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading241722_556e42-b2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading241722_556e42-b2\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading241722_556e42-b2 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading241722_556e42-b2\">Hard Dock<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Sitting right on the Tennessee River, <a href=\"https:\/\/hard-dock.business.site\/\">Hard Dock<\/a> is perfect for enjoying a sunset while dining! Whether you sit inside or opt for a spot on the deck, the river views are amazing! The menu features a variety of appetizers, salads, seafood baskets, entrees and burgers, but we must admit that the river steals the show at Hard Dock! They also host live entertainment on the weekends.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading241722_36d25a-79, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading241722_36d25a-79[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading241722_36d25a-79\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading241722_36d25a-79 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading241722_36d25a-79[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading241722_36d25a-79\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading241722_36d25a-79 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading241722_36d25a-79[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading241722_36d25a-79\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading241722_36d25a-79 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading241722_36d25a-79\">Simp McGhee\u2019s<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re looking for fine dining,&nbsp; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.simpmcghees.net\/\">Simp McGhee\u2019s<\/a> is the top choice in Decatur. Located on historic Bank Street, the restaurant serves fresh cajun seafood and beef selections with old fashioned charm.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-241722_6c6ca2-6e .kt-block-spacer{height:60px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-241722_6c6ca2-6e .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-241722_6c6ca2-6e\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image241722_d82150-75 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image241722_d82150-75 size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/frontporchalabama.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Decatur-Lodging-Jay-Landings-RV-Park-1200x1200-ccedbb41-1920w.webp\" class=\"kb-advanced-image-link\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/frontporchalabama.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Decatur-Lodging-Jay-Landings-RV-Park-1200x1200-ccedbb41-1920w-1024x770-1.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-241728\"\/><\/a><figcaption>Photo: Decatur Morgan County Tourism<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading241722_87dcc8-08, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading241722_87dcc8-08[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading241722_87dcc8-08\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading241722_87dcc8-08 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading241722_87dcc8-08[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading241722_87dcc8-08\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading241722_87dcc8-08 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading241722_87dcc8-08[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading241722_87dcc8-08\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading241722_87dcc8-08 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading241722_87dcc8-08\">Where To Stay In Decatur<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The city is home to several chain hotels such as Home2 Suites by Hilton, Residence Inn by Marriott and Best Western where you can be assured of a comfortable and enjoyable stay. However, we love to mix things up when visiting Decatur by staying at one of the scenic campgrounds for a unique experience. The <a href=\"https:\/\/pointmallardpark.com\/camp-ground\/\">Point Mallard Campground<\/a> features 217 sites on 25 wooded acres. This spot situates you within the 500-acre of&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pointmallardpark.com\/\">Point Mallard Park<\/a>, which is home to an awesome water park (with America\u2019s first wave pool) and outdoor activities like golf and tennis! We also love <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jaylandingsrvpark.com\/amenities\/\">Jay Landings Marina and RV Park<\/a> which features spots with great views of the Tennessee River.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-241722_230b9d-28 .kt-block-spacer{height:60px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-241722_230b9d-28 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-241722_230b9d-28\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image241722_232b67-05 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image241722_232b67-05 size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/frontporchalabama.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/balloons.jpg\" class=\"kb-advanced-image-link\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/frontporchalabama.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/balloons-1024x478-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-241725\"\/><\/a><figcaption>Photo: Decatur Morgan County Tourism<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading241722_1017b6-30, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading241722_1017b6-30[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading241722_1017b6-30\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading241722_1017b6-30 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading241722_1017b6-30[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading241722_1017b6-30\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading241722_1017b6-30 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading241722_1017b6-30[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading241722_1017b6-30\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading241722_1017b6-30 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading241722_1017b6-30\">Festivals To Mark On Your Calendar<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading241722_5f5007-57, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading241722_5f5007-57[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading241722_5f5007-57\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading241722_5f5007-57 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading241722_5f5007-57[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading241722_5f5007-57\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading241722_5f5007-57 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading241722_5f5007-57[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading241722_5f5007-57\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading241722_5f5007-57 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading241722_5f5007-57\">Alabama Jubilee Hot Air Balloon Classic, Memorial Day Weekend, May 25 &#8211; 26<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>You will love spectacle of hot air balloons floating in the summer sky over Decatur!&nbsp; The annual balloon festival draws pilots and crews from across the country to the River City. There are races in the mornings and a \u201cfun-fly\u201d in the evenings where you can enjoy the balloons glowing in the sky! Held every Memorial Day weekend, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alabamajubilee.net\/\">Alabama Jubilee<\/a> is free to the public and also features live entertainment with local and regional bands and tasty carnival style food!<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading241722_3b22f6-6a, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading241722_3b22f6-6a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading241722_3b22f6-6a\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading241722_3b22f6-6a mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading241722_3b22f6-6a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading241722_3b22f6-6a\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading241722_3b22f6-6a img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading241722_3b22f6-6a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading241722_3b22f6-6a\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading241722_3b22f6-6a wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading241722_3b22f6-6a\">Festival of the Cranes, January 12-14<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.friendsofwheelernwr.org\/\">Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge<\/a> with its 35,000 acres of protected land is the winter home to more than 20,000 Sandhill Cranes and about 20 of the endangered Whooping Crane, and that calls for an annual celebration! Held each year in early January, the Festival of the Cranes includes up-close viewing of the cranes, birding workshops, nature walks, kid\u2019s activities, live raptors, and much more! If you miss the festival, you can still glimpse the glory of these migratory visitors on one of the many <a href=\"https:\/\/www.friendsofwheelernwr.org\/events\">Whooping Crane Walks<\/a> held throughout the winter months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Start planning your trip to Decatur today. 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