Authentic, Alive, Appealing
Downtown Decatur is experiencing an exciting transformation.
Downtown Decatur is where history, art, adventure, and good times meet! With two distinct historic downtowns—pre-Civil War Bank Street and post-Civil War 2nd Avenue—Decatur has a character all its own.
Downtown Decatur hosts 30+ events and festivals each year, with award-winning public art, lively community spaces, one of North Alabama’s busiest farmers markets, and a thriving visual and performing arts scene. The Bill Sims Bike Trail and Singing River Trail connect through downtown, while eight unique parks, bikeshare rentals, and riverfront recreation make it easy to get outside and explore.
With more than $200 million in new investment over the past decade, Downtown Decatur is experiencing an exciting transformation. Two college campuses—the Alabama Center for the Arts and Calhoun Community College—add energy and creativity to the district.
And the best part? It’s all incredibly walkable. Historic buildings and charming neighborhoods surround a downtown filled with locally owned shops, great dining, nightlife, art, and events. It really is greater in Decatur.
