INCLUDED WITH YOUR VOYAGE
Decatur, Alabama
HOP-ON HOP-OFF TOUR Remember! Your vacation, your choices. Visit as many or few of the included attractions in Decatur listed below at no cost. Visit the gorgeous Savannah Historic District or learn of Grant's headquarters during the Battle.
OLD STATE BANK BUILDING
Built over 180 years ago, the Old State Bank in Decatur stands today as a reminder of Decatur’s rich history.
HISTORIC RAILROAD DEPOT
This railroad depot has stood in Decatur since 1905, and symbolizes Decatur’s railroad history which extends back to the 1830’s. The artifacts on display include pieces of the original railroad and model trains, showcasing the history of transportation in Northern Alabama from the nineteenth century to now.
MORGAN COUNTY ARCHIVES
Morgan County Archives is home to hundreds of volumes of historical and genealogical subject matter. Many of the books in the Archives' collection are rarities that can seldom be found elsewhere, including histories of local churches, communities, and schools.
PRINCESS THEATRE
Originally built in 1887 to serve as the horse stable for the Casa Grande Hotel, the Princess was transformed into a theatre in 1919. As part of the movement to keep the Princess Theatre alive, in 1995 it was added to the National Register of Historic Places.
CARNEGIE VISUAL ARTS CENTER
The Carnegie Library – the historic building in which the Center is housed – was constructed in 1904 with funding from the Carnegie Foundation. Today, visitors can find local and touring exhibits, which feature all mediums of visual art.
A WALKING TOUR OF HISTORIC DECATUR
Decatur prides itself on having the largest concentration of Victorian era and craftsman and bungalow homes in the state of Alabama, affectionately called “the painted ladies.” Explore the Old Decatur neighborhood, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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