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But first...coffee! For your first day in Decatur, you should definitely begin with a hot cup of coffee from High Point Market on Second Avenue This quirky coffee shop has many delish drinks as well as super friendly service Relax on the big couch, sipping on your coffee before you head out to explore the town
Dresses, Decor,and so much more - Explore Decatur‘s popular boutiques, interiors and decor shops and find that perfect outfit for tonight‘s fun! You‘ll find unique and distinct options available at local shops including Sassy Owl Boutique, Paper Chase, Urban Atlas, Miss Muldrew‘s, and if you ‘ re in need of a yummy treat, Tennessee Valley Pecan can take care of that!
Lunch Break! After all that shopping you ‘ re due a break and definitely a delicious lunch The Railyard and the The Brick offer a taste of Decatur‘s local flavor Enjoy The Railyard‘s Barbecue Shrimp & Grits or try The Brick‘s Smoky Joe sandwich with a cup of local fave, Chicken La-La soup But don‘t forget to save some room for
Ice Cream, for dessert of course! It‘s a must to drop in at one of Decatur‘s favorite places for a cool treat, Tess‘s Place Sample a few of the indulgent ice cream flavors (plus the many nosugar added and sugar free options), or sip on one of their gourmet sodas like “The River City“ Sprite with raspberry and blue curacao or “The Rhodes Ferry“ Coke with coconut, lime and cream. Yummmmmm!
Give those feet a rest...take a driving tour of the historic neighborhoods of Decatur Venture over to the Albany District to see the array of Victorian era and Craftsman style historic homes Maybe take a stroll through Delano Park’s rose garden then drive to the Historic Old Decatur district and see more of the largest collection of craftsmen and Victorian era homes in Alabama Now it‘s back to your hotel to freshen up for your evening
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Get your creative on take a class at one of our local artists‘ studios Notable artists DeAnn Meely of DeAnn‘s Art Studio and Tracy Roberts with Bank Street Studio offer art classes for beginners and beyond Enjoy time with your girlfriends as you learn to paint a landscape or still life and take not just your painting home, but memories of a time well spent
Wine and Dine and gain a new skill. After your busy day it‘s time for dinner at one of three favorite restaurants on historic Bank Street For casual fare and a large selection of cocktails and beer, Bank Street Grill’s cozy atmosphere is always a festive choice For the history buff and seafood lovers, Simp McGhee’s will fit the bill And for a collection of southern, cajun and American dishes you can opt for Decatur’s newest downtown restaurant 609 Social-Market & Provisions After dinner, learn the craft of mixology as 609's bartender teaches you to make your new favorite cocktail or mocktail, a skill your friends will surely be impressed by! And don’t forget to pick out a fine bottle of wine from the 609 Market to enjoy together as you finish your day back at the hotel for the evening.
Time to get your steps in-remember those bear claws! As you leave the Carnegie enjoy the Southern climate while you stroll past Daikin Park and The Old State Bank to take a tour of the Decatur Historic Union Depot, situated by the first railroad built west of the Allegheny mountains See an incredible small scale train display of Decatur, watch from the observation platform as trains speed down the tracks or finish your coffee while sitting in the picnic area listening to the engineers over the outdoor speakers Of course, you can’t go too long without a little shopping, so stop by Bank Street Antiques and find your own little historic treasure to take home Take a leisurely walk down Bank Street to find a lovely collection of local shops including Hailos Boutique, The Yarn Boutique, Moss & Myrrh Men’s shop, Margeaux Boutique and Glee’s on Bank. And if you still need to burn the calories you can walk (or drive) to shop at the adorable housewares and culinary shop The Cupboard or find the perfect throw pillow at Tammy Eddy Antiques. Day2-Art,History&afewSweetTreats-Downtown
Rise and Shine Girlfriends! Start the morning with your must-have shot of espresso at Java Jaay Cafe then grab some famous apple fritters and a box of bear claws at Kay May‘s Donuts before you head to the Carnegie Visual Arts Center in the Historic Old Decatur District Peruse through the gallery as you take in local art and their most recent traveling, fine art exhibition
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Now it’s time to wave goodbye to The River City and venture down Highway 31 to discover the hospitable town of Hartselle If you ’ re hungry already (you got your steps in!) then stop by The Main Street Bakery and Cafe to savor the delicious Southern chicken salads made fresh daily, and you cannot leave until you try the made from scratch carrot cake or an oh-so-sinful cinnamon roll And now it’s time for some more-you guessed it-shopping!
Shop til you drop at the bevvy of boutiques and shops on the cutest street in town Be sure to stop at Beehive Bathhouse and find an assortment of locally made lotions, fragrances and easyto-use products featuring clean ingredients. And you can‘t miss the adorable children’s store The Robin’s Nest with clothing, toys and accessories perfect for your little one. Next, it’s time for you! You can’t walk away from here without finding the perfect top, sweater or jewelry at The Katie Grace Boutique, Southern Sass or Forever Kate. After your shopping hauls are loaded up you can grab one last sweet treat at Oh Darling, Cookie Co and we believe you‘ll most definitely take home the sweet memories of your Girlfriend Getaway in Decatur and Hartselle We hate to see you go, but we know you ’ re worn out! And if you ’ ve forgotten to do anything while you ’ re here in Decatur and Morgan County we certainly don’t mind if you stay a little longer We do thank you for visiting and to discover in our city by the Tennessee you “Found Your Flow” while in Decatur
