- The list below includes 73 free or cheap things to do in or near Decatur, Alabama, including 51 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Military Museums, Nature & Wildlife Areas and Recreation Centers.
- From Delano Park to Wheeler Lake, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Decatur and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Huntsville, Madison and Athens.
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915 Monroe Street, Huntsville, AL 35801
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The Huntsville-Madison County Public Library is the oldest continually operating library in the state of Alabama. The library contains 123,000 square feet of space and contains about 530,000 volumes and other works.
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300 Church Street South, Huntsville, AL 35801
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The Huntsville Museum of Art is home to a permanent collection of more than 3,000 items. It is one of Alabama's Top 10 destinations, according to the Alabama Bureau of Tourism and Travel.
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The original city of Huntsville was built around Big Spring Park because they used the water there. Today, the park is popular as the home to the Panoply Arts Festival in April.
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The eastern headquarters and depot for the Memphis & Charleston Railroad has been turned into the Huntsville Train Depot. Visitors can see Civil War graffiti, climb on historic engines, and learn about the railroad's history.
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500 Church Street Northwest, Huntsville, AL 35801
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Huntsville/Madison County Convention and Visitors centers are located in three locations in Huntsville. Each location answers questions about the city for tourists, has coupons for area attractions, and helps to plan itineraries and meetings.
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Twickenham was the original name chosen for Huntsville by LeRoy Pope who brought the land at auction and later donated it to the city. The Twickenham district has many historic homes, and many have signs that tell about their history.
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Commonly visited during the warm summer months of the year, Bicentennial Park is a unique community park open to the public. Park amenities include fountains of water from the ground to splash in, benches, and unique sculptures around the perimeter.
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At the Alabama Constitution Village, part of the Earlyworks Museum Complex, visitors can see the place where Alabama became a state. The village has been restored to look as it did in 1819.
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The Alabama Constitution Village, the Huntsville Depot and Museum, and EarlyWorks Children's History Museum are all found at the Earlyworks Museum Complex. At the complex, visitors can see a 46-foot keelboat, a train depot from the 1860s, and an 1819 cabinet shop.
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124 South Side Square, Huntsville, AL 35801
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Harrison Brothers Hardware is the oldest continually operating hardware store in Alabama. The Historic Huntsville Foundation now operates the building, and shoppers can find a vast array of merchandise including biscuits, marbles, and locally created pottery.