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Decatur, a city with a past

A travel journal to Decatur by Tideone

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Decatur is quickly becoming a great place to get away from it all, especially in the summer months with the wave pool at Point Mallard.

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Decatur, a city with a past Best of IgoUgo

Overview

Decatur Railroad Station
In the summertime one of the best things to do is a trip to the wave pool at Point Mallard.

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Country Inn and Suites By Carlson DecaturBest of IgoUgo

Hotel | "Country Inn and Suites"

Originally built as an Amberley Suite Hotel, it is now a Country Inn and Suites. The only hotel located in the downtown historic district and is in easy walking distance of shops and restaurants.
  • Member Rating 4 out of 5 by Tideone on September 27, 2000

Country Inn and Suites By Carlson Decatur
807 BANK STREET NE Decatur, Alabama 35601
256-355-6800

Big Bob Gibson's BarbecueBest of IgoUgo

Restaurant

Sign Says It All
People come from miles around to eat at Big Bob Gibson's award winning barbecue restaurant. The restaurant just recently took top honors at the barbecue cookoff at the Memphis in May celebration. No trip to Decatur is complete without a stop at Big Bob Gibson's.
  • Member Rating 4 out of 5 by Tideone on September 27, 2000

Big Bob Gibson's Barbecue
1715 6th Avenue South East Decatur, Alabama 35601
(256) 350-6969

Point MallardBest of IgoUgo

Attraction

This is the home of America's first wave pool and is a very busy place on hot, humid summer days. The 750-acre park also has a championship golf course, a campground, tennis courts, ball fields, a recreation center and an amphitheater. The park also plays host to the annual Spirit of America festival each July 4th holiday.
  • Member Rating 4 out of 5 by Tideone on September 27, 2000

Point Mallard
1800 Point Mallard Dr Se Decatur, Alabama 35601
(256) 351-7772

Historic Downtown ShoppingBest of IgoUgo

Attraction | "Historic downtown district shopping"

Historic Downtown
The city has worked hard to preserve its downtown and one can spend many a pleasant hour going from store to store and there is no problem when one gets hungry because there are also several fine restaurants located in the downtown area.
  • Member Rating 4 out of 5 by Tideone on September 27, 2000

Historic Downtown Shopping
Bank Street and 2nd Avenue Decatur, Alabama

Princess TheatreBest of IgoUgo

Attraction

Princess Theatre
The Princess Theatre is truly the crown jewel of downtown Decatur. One would have a hard time imagining that the building was originally a livery stable. In 1919, it was turned into a 1,500 seat theatre that hosted entertainment of all types from silent screen movies to vaudeville acts. The theatre received a face lift in 1940 and the marquee was added, that at the time was the tallest in the state. The theatre now plays host to numerous local productions throughout the year. If you can catch a show there, by all means do.
  • Member Rating 4 out of 5 by Tideone on September 27, 2000

Princess Theatre
112 2nd Ave Se Decatur, Alabama 35601
(256) 340-7353

Old State Bank BuildingBest of IgoUgo

Attraction

Old State Bank Building
This pre-Greek Revival Building is the oldest standing building in the city of Decatur. Opened as the State Bank in 1833, it was one of only four buildings in the city to survive the War Between the States. The Civil War Walking Tour (maps of which can be picked up at the Chamber of Commerce) begin at this building.
  • Member Rating 4 out of 5 by Tideone on December 21, 2000

Old State Bank Building
925 Bank Street Decatur, Alabama 35602
(256) 350-5060

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Huntsville, Alabama

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