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1. Wheeler Wildlife Refuge ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. Point Mallard Park ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. Cook Natural Science Museum

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4. Delano Park

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5. The Old Decatur Historic District

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6. Carnegie Visual Arts Center

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7. The Princess Theatre

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8. Wheeler Lake

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9. Morgan County Archives

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10. Alabama Jubilee

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11. The RailYard

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12. Big Bob Gibson's Bar-B-Que

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13. Simp McGhee's

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14. Whitt’s Barbecue

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15. Cross-eyed Owl Brewing Company

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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

Decatur is the largest city within Morgan County, located just over an hour from Birmingham. A large number of historic buildings are showcased throughout the city, including some of the most significant Victorian-era structures left standing in the state today. Major attractions such as Wheeler Wildlife Refuge, Point Mallard Park, and the Princess Theatre also draw visitors from around the American Southeast for day trips.

Decatur, Alabama is 1 hr 16 min (86.7 miles via I-65 N) from Birmingham.


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