Two-step, Tango and Twist on Over to Decatur

Currently “starring” in HBO’s acclaimed Watchmen series, the city of Decatur is 4.7 square miles packed with browseworthy “indie” boutiques, galleries and salons, and buzz-worthy restaurants and pubs. Make it an evening with live music, comedy, hand-crafted cocktails and small plates. Hollywood Comes to Decatur

Decatur Wine Festival

Head to Decatur’s downtown square and step where Regina King walks as Sister Knight, and Lou Gossett Jr. rolls as Will Reeves in Watchmen! If you’ve seen the hit show on HBO, you’ll immediately recognize downtown Decatur as the primary setting. Scenes were also filmed in Decatur Cemetery. That’s just one of many, many productions that have set up shop here over the years, from Scream 2 and Zombieland to Goosebumps and Ozark. The Best of Atlanta Is in Decatur

Capoeira Maculele Decatur

Atlanta Magazine recently announced its Best of Atlanta Awards, which include Trinity Mercantile & Design Co. (best interior design atelier), Worthmore Jewelers (best fine jewelry), and Eddie’s Attic (best small concert venue). Celebrate these accolades with a sip or a bite at B-Side Café (best bagels), Taqueria de Sol (best affordable restaurant), Revival (best chef, Kevin Gillespie), or Kimball House (best oysters). Everybody Dance!

Dance is a part of Decatur’s DNA, from professional troupes to dance events for all. Nationally recognized for excellence, CORE Dance makes its home in the heart of downtown Decatur, offering performances and classes. Make sure your Friday night dinner plans in Decatur include a stroll to the square where Capoeira Maculele frequently demonstrates their sport that includes elements of martial arts, dance, and acrobatics. If you find yourself enthralled you can sign up for classes and join the fun. In July, shop Storefront Saturday and stay for Salsa on the Square! It’s a joyous, inclusive dance party where experts will teach you if you don’t know how. The live music line-up at the Decatur Beer Festival (October) inspires an afternoon of hoppy happy feet. The Decatur Wine Festival (November) is famous for its “magic moment” that triggers a spontaneous dance party.

Capoeira Maculele Decatur

Get here! Hop on MARTA for a quick train ride to the Decatur station at our downtown square to access it all. Check out all the delightful details online at www.visitdecaturga.com. Or stop by the Visitors Center for friendly tips and pocketsize guides to all of the best that Decatur has to offer.