Decatur Alabama Attractions

Historic Homes & Buildings

Old Decatur And Albany Historic Districts
719 Sixth Avenue Southeast • Decatur, AL 35602
256-350-2028
These two historical areas represent Alabama's largest concentration of Victorian homes. more... map
Old State Bank
925 Bank Street Northeast • Decatur, AL 35602
256-350-5060
Pre-Greek Revival structure that was used as a hospital during the Civil War and is one of only 4... more... map
St. John's Episcopal Church (circa 1891)
Second Avenue and Jackson Street • Decatur, AL 35602
256-350-2028
The church building comprising the present nave and chancel area, was dedicated in 1893. The... more... map
Wiley Home (circa 1910)
646 Jackson Street • Decatur, AL 35602
256-350-2028
The Wiley House is an example of Colonial Revival architecture. Featuring a giant order of central... more... map

Cook's Natural Science Museum
412 Thirteenth Street Southeast • Decatur, AL 35601
256-350-9347
Children and adults will be fascinated by the various displays of animal and insect life on... more... map
Oakville Indian Park & Museum
1219 County Road 187 • Decatur, AL 35619
Danville AL
256-905-2494 or 256-905-2499
Encompasses Cherokee council house museum. more...

Sipsey Wilderness Area & Bankhead National Forest
Post Office Box 278 • Decatur, AL 35553
Located in Lawrence and Winston Counties
205-489-5111
The Bankhead National Forest contains 180,000 acres of public land which includes the fabulous... more... map
Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge/Visitor Center
2700 Refuge Headquarters Road • Decatur, AL 35603
256-353-7243
Offers an observation video, two walking trails, and a 10,000 square foot interpretive center with... more... map

Civil War Walking Tour
719 Sixth Avenue Southeast • Decatur, AL 35601
256-350-2028
Relive the four day struggle between advancing Confederates and garrisoned Union troops that began... more... map