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Decatur Attractions

Let Expedia help you experience the best that Decatur has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes.

Activities and Tours

Decatur is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Decatur to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind.

If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights.

Decatur Attractions

Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Decatur.

Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Decatur attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season.

Things to do

World of Coca-Cola General Admission Ticket

CA $42

per adult

90% of travellers recommend

Atlanta: SkyView Ferris Wheel Ticket

CA $30

per adult

94% of travellers recommend

City Lights Atlanta Night-Time Tour with Photos & Dinner Stop

City Lights Atlanta Night-Time Bus Tour with Photos & Dinner Stop

CA $96

per adult

96% of travellers recommend

World of Coca-Cola Ticket & Guided Tour with VIP Polar Bear Photo

CA $75

per adult

92% of travellers recommend

Atlanta: Atlanta Braves' Truist Park Guided Tour

CA $48

per adult

100% of travellers recommend

Atlanta: Sloomoo Institute Admission Ticket

CA $47

per adult

Atlanta Comedy City Tour

CA $58

per adult

74% of travellers recommend

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Atlanta: SkyView Ferris Wheel Ticket

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Discover Atlanta: Civil Rights and Culture Self-Guided Tour

Free cancellation available

Food, drink & nightlife

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Tea Around Town: A Delightful Atlanta Experience

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Bubble Planet Immersive Digital Interactive Experience in Atlanta

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Atlanta City Lights Night Bus Tour with Photos & Dinner Stop

Free cancellation available

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Decatur Square

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Learn about the local history of Decatur when you take a trip to Decatur Square. Discover the area's lively bars and its acclaimed theater scene.

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Where to stay in Decatur

Find the best Decatur areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.

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Downtown Decatur

Discover Downtown Decatur, memorable for its restaurants. Popular attractions in Downtown Decatur include Decatur Square and DeKalb History Center Museum, and you can see more of the area by hopping on the metro at Decatur Station.

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Oakhurst

While Oakhurst isn't home to many top sights, Oakhurst Park and Gentry-McClinton House are some notable places to visit nearby.

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Westchester Hills

While Westchester Hills isn't home to many top sights, Fernbank Science Center and DeKalb History Center Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.

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Candler-McAfee

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Candler-McAfee and surrounding area, you can visit Gallery at South DeKalb and Buena Vista Lake.

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Belvedere Park

While Belvedere Park might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Waffle House Museum and East Lake Park.

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Day trip destinations from Decatur

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Frequently asked questions

Is Decatur worth visiting?

One of the most popular things to do in Decatur is visit Georgia Aquarium. Check this leading sight off your agenda, then experience more of this area's distilleries and craft breweries and cafes.

How do I spend a day in Decatur?

After you've checked off major attractions like Georgia Aquarium and Zoo Atlanta, spend the rest of your day experiencing Decatur's retail and food scene.

What is the top tourist attraction in Decatur?

Georgia Aquarium is one of the top tourist attractions in Decatur and should feature high on every sightseeing list of the area.

Is three days enough to stay in Decatur?

Three days in Decatur is plenty of time to visit the city's main attractions. Many travellers spend two days on average. Georgia Aquarium, Fox Theatre and Zoo Atlanta are top-rated sights. Want to experience more? Stick around a bit longer to explore nearby hotspots like Atlanta.

Is Decatur a walkable city?

Some top sights in Decatur, like Fernbank Museum of Natural History and Centre for Disease Control National Headquarters, are within walking distance. You can also experience several of the city's popular neighbourhoods on foot. Just 2 kilometres from the city centre of Decatur is Great Lakes and Downtown Decatur is 0.16 kilometres away.

What are some activities to do in Decatur with kids?

Whether you're travelling with tiny adventurers or thrill-loving teens, an itinerary filled with cool activities makes all the difference. Check out our recommendations for what to do in Decatur with kids.

What to do in Decatur for adults?

Atlanta Symphony Hall and GSU Sports Arena are just a couple of the things to do in Decatur. With lots of activities available, there's something here for everyone.

Are there free things to do in Decatur?

One of the best ways to discover free things to do in Decatur is to chat to a local tour guide. You'll get insider recommendations on hip neighbourhoods, parks and other highlights you can enjoy without taking your wallet out. Centre for Disease Control National Headquarters is one place that doesn't have an entrance fee.