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Located on the Tennessee River in Morgan County, Decatur, Alabama boasts a rich heritage and a dynamic future. A town of about 55,000 residents, you'll find economic prosperity, cultural diversity, and community spirit combined to make Decatur a Grand City on a Charming Scale.

In addition to three historic districts and Decatur’s unique shopping and dining experiences, the City is home to a thriving art and educational community. From the state-of-the-art Alabama Center for the Arts to the heralded Princess Theatre Center for the Performing Arts, there is never a shortage of creative inspiration or artistic outlets. The Carnegie Visual Arts Center offers a host of exhibits, classes, and events featuring all mediums of visual art. If you’re in the mood for another museum that’s a work of art within itself, check out the Cooks Museum of Natural History coming to the city in 2017.

Outdoor recreation is a year-round staple in Decatur. Folks take advantage of our location on the Tennessee River for boating, water skiing, and fishing from the first warm days of spring through those late, lazy fall days when the sun on the water beckons. In Decatur, one of the ways we build a strong community is by providing wonderful city parks and recreation facilities. Point Mallard Park features 750 acres for recreational use with year-round activities, including the J. Gilmer Blackburn Aquatic Center, Decatur Community Archery Park, Native American Indian Interpretive Walking Trails, a golf course, an indoor ice rink, hiking/biking trails by the river, sports fields and a campground. If wilderness exploration is your thing, the North Alabama Birding Trail provides a great outlet for scenic relaxation. The Tennessee River is only a short distance away from Decatur’s Riverwalk Marina and Ingalls Harbor. If you love to watch or play sports, the Jack Allen Sports Complex is our 77-acre park that provides 30 acres of laser-graded and irrigated soccer and football fields.

Festivals throughout the year bring our citizens and neighbors from around the region together to celebrate with music, balloons, food, and fun. Join in the fun with monthly events such as Market on Bank and 3rd Friday, both of which serve as community block parties. Other family-friendly seasonal and annual events include Christmas Tour of Homes, Tour of Gardens, Music by the River, Movies in the Park, Alabama Jubilee Hot Air Balloon Classic, and the Spirit of America celebration.

With a rich heritage and dynamic future, Decatur will continue to pursue the economic prosperity, cultural diversity, and community spirit that make this –the City of Opportunity.

Nearby: Huntsville

(Less than 30-min from Decatur)

Huntsville, Alabama, in Madison County, is one of the most recognized cities in the Southeast and has been considered one of the most affordable high-tech cities to live and work. In 2018, the U.S. News and World Report ranked Huntsville as the number 1 most affordable city to live in due to its low home prices, taxes, and cost of living.
Huntsville is not only known for its high-tech industry but also for its local authentic food, offering a good selection of locally crafted and privately-owned restaurants. Don't forget to check out the amazing local artists performing at the city's breweries, cafes, restaurants, and festivals!

Nestled in the rolling foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, the natural beauty of the Huntsville area contains unlimited opportunities for those who enjoy the outdoors. Who would ever imagine that a high-tech city like Huntsville could be home to some of the best scenic views and off-road adventures in the state? It is the perfect city for those who enjoy the outdoors, whether sightseeing, camping, hiking, rock climbing, caving, fishing, boating, swimming, off-roading, or just getting out to enjoy the fresh air.

Huntsville has been considered one of the nation’s most educated cities for decades. Forbes ranks Huntsville as the top city for having the most engineers per capita. It is a job mecca for engineers, scientists, and specialized technicians and boasts one of the highest-paying wages in the Southeast. And of course, if you love college football - Huntsville is home to the nation's best football college - the University of Alabama (Huntsville Campus).