Decatur, AL Real Estate — Homes For Sale in Decatur, AL

Located on the Tennessee River in Morgan County, Decatur boasts a rich heritage and a dynamic future. Here you'll find economic prosperity, cultural diversity, and community spirit combined to make Decatur a Grand City on a Charming Scale. Things To Do: 1. Cook Museum of Natural Science FUN. EDUCATIONAL. MEMORABLE. The Cook Museum of Natural Science is a state-of-the-art natural science museum in downtown Decatur, AL. It provides a hands-on, immersive experience where kids can explore, interact with, and learn about nature. You'll leave the Cook Museum feeling fulfilled by the memories made and amazed by the things you saw and learned. 2. Point Mallard Waterpark Settled among Point Mallard's major outdoor facilities are a number of other recreational facilities and activities available for your enjoyment. A large, covered pavilion with restrooms is available for groups of up to 500. The open-air facility is perfect for meal functions, rallies, seminars, meetings, craft exhibitions, and church organization activities. Contact group sales coordinator for rental fees and availability. Point Mallard also offers a 3-mile hiking/biking trail, three fenced and lighted baseball fields, a group pavilion, sand volleyball, extensive picnic grounds, an open-air prayer chapel near our campground, and bank fishing along the Tennessee River! They also sponsor annual festivals such as the Balloon Festival and much more. 3. Delano Park The mission of the park is to preserve, protect, enhance, restore, and maintain Delano Park in partnership with the City and the people of Decatur. The goal is to strive to educate the public through programs and exhibits as well as offer a venue for people with a passion for history, the arts, and the region's cultural heritage. 4. Wheeler Lake A 65,000-acre reservoir on the Tennessee River running from Huntsville through Decatur to Wheeler Dam in Lauderdale County. Offers diverse sports fishing with largemouth, smallmouth and spotted bass, crappie, hybrids, bluegill, and channel catfish. 5. Carnegie Visual Arts CenterSince opening in 2003, the Carnegie Visual Arts Center in Decatur, Alabama, has provided educational and cultural opportunities to the community. Through programs, collections, and events, greater involvement in art at all levels and ages is encouraged. The desire is for visitors and students to enjoy the visual art viewed at the Carnegie, and to leave with new and innovative knowledge they can share with the community. less

Decatur, Alabama is a vibrant city of about 55,000 residents, set along the banks of the Tennessee River. Decatur is only 25 miles southwest of high-tech employment in Huntsville, but residents of Decatur have plenty of job opportunities right at their own doorstep. Decatur is home to major employers such as 3M, United Launch Alliance, Nucor Steel and Daikin America. There are a number of advanced healthcare facilities in Decatur, including two hospitals, an oncology center and numerous medical specialty clinics. While the economic opportunities in Decatur are attractive, most newcomers are drawn here for the cultural and recreational offerings. The Alabama Center for the Arts, the Princess Theatre Center for the Performing Arts, the Carnegie Visual Arts Centre and the Cooks Museum of Natural History are located in Decatur. For those who love spending time in the great outdoors, especially on the water, Decatur's riverside location gives you access to miles of scenic waterways for boating, fishing and waterskiing. Decatur's parks and recreational facilities are a source of local pride. Point Mallard Park in Decatur features the J. Gilmer Blackburn Aquatic Center, the Decatur Community Archery Park, the Native American Walking Trails, plus a golf course, indoor ice rink, sports fields and more. Wildlife lovers will enjoy the Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge, with many acres of migratory bird and wildlife observation areas. Decatur has a wealth of amenities, including plenty of shopping and dining, but this is not a pretentious city! Residents are warm and welcoming to newcomers. There are festivals and events throughout the year, including the Alabama Jubilee Hot Air Balloon Classic, the Spirit of America 4th of July Celebration, Music by the River, the Christmas Tour of Homes and other block parties and neighborhood gatherings. Ready to find a home in Decatur, Alabama? Contact us for new listings, market information and complete home buying guidance! less

Right off the Beltline near Hwy 31. Great place for great food? For those who didn't like the peanut shells on the floor, while it's not discouraged, it doesn't appear to be encouraged anymore either. Go try them out for a great evening. less