Things to do with the family in Decatur Alabama

We get asked alot for a list of things for families to do in Decatur. Here are just some suggestions. Some are seasonal and of course it is always good to call in advance!


For Free:

Wheeler Wildlife Refuge: Coming from Decatur: It's really close! Just take Highway 67 (Point Mallard Parkway) to the east. It's about 2 miles from the intersection of Hwy 31 and Hwy 67. Turn right--museum, walking trails, observatory

Cooks Natural Science Museum: 412 13th St SE Decatur AL, Mon-Sat 9 am-12 pm & 1 pm-5pm, Sun 2 pm-5 pm--collection of butterflies, shells, coral, stone, animals--very nice exhibit

Carnegie Visual Arts Center: 207 Church St NE 256-341-0562 Wed-Fri 11am-6 pm (open until 8 pm every third Thurs) Sat 11am-4pm

Petco, PetSmart

Morgan County Farmer’s Market: 211 1st Ave SE

Rhodes Ferry Park: Harborview & Market St, waterfront playground, picnic area, walking trails, train passes by

Delano Park: 6th ave & Gordon Dr playground, picnic area, walking trail, splash pad

Wilson Morgan Park: Beltline & Sandlin Rd, wooden playground, picnic areas, tennis court, softball, walking trail

Gin House Branch Farm: 1579 Bethel Rd S Decatur, AL 35603 http://www.ghbf.com/ for info

Reeves Peach Farm: 447 Hwy 36E Hartselle, AL 256-773-9479 strawberries, pumpkins, tomatoes

McDonald’s Play Place: Priceville, Hwy 67

Dairy Queen Play Place: Hartselle, Hwy 31
Chick-Fil-A: Beltline Rd

And of course don't forget storytimes at our library. Check out our website for a calendar of events--www.decatur.lib.al.us

Admission Charged:

AMF River City Bowl 3117 Highway 31 S Decatur, AL 35603 256-353-3162

Carmike 8 607 14 Street SE Decatur, AL 35601 256-350-0935

Regal Cinema 8 1801 Beltline Road SW Decatur, AL 35601256-355-6622

Funland Golf Course 401 14th Street SE Decatur, AL 35601 256-355-9849

Golf Shores Mini Golf 2015 Westmead Street SW Decatur, AL 35601 256-350-8711

Skate Castle: 256-355-0561 Play-n-Stay on Wednesday mornings, $3 admission--roller racers, bounce house, music & games

Point Mallard: Ice Rink open year round 256-341–4915 $6 General Admission $2 skate rental
Aquatics: GENERAL ADMISSION:Children (Ages 5 - 11) $11.00Adults ( 12 and 61)
$16.00Seniors (62+) $11.00Children 4 and under FREE

This is just a small list. Be sure to check out the visitor bureau website for more information: http://www.decaturcvb.org/ and also look at: http://www.decaturmorgancounty.com/

If you know of any places to add to this list or if any information listed here needs to be changed, please let us know!!