Why You Should Go...
Just east of the Atlanta BeltLine and six miles from downtown, Decatur is 4.7 square miles bursting with creative energy, buzz-worthy food, and festivals!
Indulge in destination dining. Spot art all around – outdoor sculptures, murals, and secret doors. Listen to live music nearly every night. Then, there are our standout independent shops, homegrown breweries, large greenspaces, and film sightings. And most everything is within a few walkable blocks.
Our downtown square ranks as one of the top ten on USA TODAY’s 10 Best Readers’ Choice travel awards (and has for three years in a row)! The pedestrian plaza is anchored by our community bandstand, the Historic DeKalb Courthouse, and the downtown MARTA rail station and is surrounded by local businesses. It’s the perfect starting point for exploring DeKalb County and all of metro Atlanta. Look familiar? It’s the setting for HBO’s Watchmen.
Make Decatur your hometown for the day, the weekend, or, you know, forever! Southern Living named us one of the South’s Best Small Towns, and we can’t wait for you to experience our vibrant, friendly city for yourself. Everyone’s welcome!
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Why You Should Go...
Just east of the Atlanta BeltLine and six miles from downtown, Decatur is 4.7 square miles bursting with creative energy, buzz-worthy food, and festivals!
Indulge in destination dining. Spot art all around – outdoor sculptures, murals, and secret doors. Listen to live music nearly every night. Then, there are our standout independent shops, homegrown breweries, large greenspaces, and film sightings. And most everything is within a few walkable blocks.
Our downtown square ranks as one of the top ten on USA TODAY’s 10 Best Readers’ Choice travel awards (and has for three years in a row)! The pedestrian plaza is anchored by our community bandstand, the Historic DeKalb Courthouse, and the downtown MARTA rail station and is surrounded by local businesses. It’s the perfect starting point for exploring DeKalb County and all of metro Atlanta. Look familiar? It’s the setting for HBO’s Watchmen.
Make Decatur your hometown for the day, the weekend, or, you know, forever! Southern Living named us one of the South’s Best Small Towns, and we can’t wait for you to experience our vibrant, friendly city for yourself. Everyone’s welcome!
What You Should Know...
Open:
Year-Round
Parking: Paid On-site, Street, Valet, Bicycle
Available: Self-Guided Tour, Café, Bar, Private Dining, Patio Dining, Meeting/Conference Rooms, Banquet Facilities, Wi-fi, Gift Shop, Souvenirs
Extra Fun...
Fun Facts
Decatur is a hot spot for TV and film projects, and locals love to see snippets of the town on screens large and small. Recent projects filmed in Decatur include Sleepy Hollow (Season 4), American Made, Ozark, and MacGyver.
The Brickstore Pub on East Court Square is recognized as the second best beer pub in the world. The three owners were recently knighted in Brussels for their contributions to the Belgian beer tradition.
Decatur’s Treehouse Kid & Craft (best kids store) Kimball House (best oysters) and Funny Monkey Comedy at Java Monkey (best local comedy show) were all voted Best of Atlanta by Atlanta Magazine and Creative Loafing newspaper.
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