Decatur Attractions
Decatur was founded in 1823 but reduced to four buildings during the Civil War in 1865. Then a yellow fever epidemic hit in 1888 but the town continued through it all. The city has the Old Decatur District, a Victorian-era neighborhood, which occupies the original town site that was settled in 1820.
Cook's Natural Science Museum
Cook's Natural Science Museum features exhibits that include mounted wildlife and birds, minerals and rocks, to over 50 exotic insects, sea shells, snakes and coral. Many of the animals on display are depicted in their natural habitat.
The 64-seat auditorium is available for visitors to view video tapes with natural science themes.
The 64-seat auditorium is available for visitors to view video tapes with natural science themes.
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 14:00 |
| Close | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Open | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Facilities
Gift shop
Old State Bank
The Greek Revival architecture of the State Branch Bank Building in Decatur is located on the original site where it was built in 1833. The limestone columns are said to have been cut from a nearby plantation and brought to the site by a team of 16 oxen. The first floor of the building features a banking lobby complete with its original walk-in vault, and a replica of a teller's cage.
Point Mallard Park
Point Mallard in Decatur is a 500-acre family park with an 18 hole championship golf course, water park, indoor ice skating rink, 25 acre campground, and hiking/biking trails. Point Mallard is open year round to allow visitors the opportunity to enjoy nature and numerous outdoor activities.
All values are in United States Dollars
Point Mallard Park
Box 488
Decatur, AL 35602
United States
Box 488
Decatur, AL 35602
United States
Phone 1 (256) 341-4900
Fax 1 (256) 341-4906
| Annual pass or membership | $ 75.00 |
| Adult | $ 16.00 |
| Child 11 & under | $ 11.00 |
| Senior over 62 | $ 11.00 |
| Child 4 & under | FREE |
Admission charged for aquatic center. The park closes at 10pm for specific hours, visit the website or call.
Facilities
Gift shop
Restaurant or food service
Restaurant or food service
Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge
Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1938 as an experimental home for waterfowl. 304 species of birds have been recorded within the refuge boundaries including the bald eagle, osprey and wild turkey.
This area was originally inhabited by Native Americans in pre-settlement times.
This area was originally inhabited by Native Americans in pre-settlement times.
Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge
2700 Refuge Headquarters Road
Decatur, AL 35603
United States
2700 Refuge Headquarters Road
Decatur, AL 35603
United States
Phone 1 (256) 353-7243
Fax 1 (256) 340-9728
Hours
March 1 to September 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | Closed |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
October 1 to February 28
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
