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Decatur

113 Clairemont Ave · Decatur, GA

Why you should go…

The Decatur Tourism Bureau is the destination marketing organization for the City of Decatur, Georgia, a 4.7 square mile town six miles from downtown Atlanta. It operates the Decatur Visitors Center at 113 Clairemont Avenue and promotes the town's dining scene and year round calendar of events, including the Decatur Arts Festival, Decatur Book Festival, and Decatur Wine Festival. Decatur has been named one of the South's Best Small Towns by Southern Living.

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  • #downtown
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  • #history
  • #shopping

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General sightseeing guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • The forecast is part of the ticket

    Haze, low cloud, and rain flatten a view. Clear-day visits are worth rearranging your plans for.

  • Golden hour sells out first

    Sunset slots at observation decks and cruises are the first to go, so book those further ahead.

  • Dress a layer warmer

    It is always breezier up high and out on the water than it feels at street level.

  • Timed entry is common

    Plenty of landmarks release tickets in windows rather than at the door, so check before you walk over.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Decatur, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

  • Museums
    Family Favorite

    Fernbank Museum of Natural History

    $25–$50

    Stand beneath giant dinosaurs, catch a giant-screen film, then hit 75 acres of old-growth forest trails out back.

    1.8 mi awaySwitch it up: Museums

  • Museums
    History buff

    Jimmy Carter Presidential Library & Museum

    Under $25

    Step into a replica Oval Office and see a Nobel Peace Prize at the 39th president's hilltop museum with skyline views.

    3.5 mi awaySwitch it up: Museums

  • Eat & Drink
    Foodie Favorite

    Ponce City Market

    Free

    A massive 1926 Sears building reborn as a food hall, shops and a rooftop amusement park right on the BeltLine.

    4.0 mi awaySwitch it up: Eat & Drink

  • Sightseeing
    History Buff

    Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park

    Free

    Walk the Sweet Auburn blocks where Dr. King was born, preached and now rests, one of America's most moving free experiences.

    4.6 mi awayMore like this

  • Sightseeing
    Iconic

    Atlanta

    Free

    Georgia's capital and largest city, a major hub for museums, sports, and Southern food.

    5.6 mi awayMore like this

  • Sightseeing
    Date Night

    SkyView Atlanta

    Under $25

    A 20-story Ferris wheel with climate-controlled gondolas serving up sweeping skyline views over Centennial Park.

    5.6 mi awayMore like this