- TripBuzz found 69 things to do with kids in or near Decatur, Alabama, including 43 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Huntsville, Madison and Athens.
- From Point Mallard Waterpark to Wheeler Lake, the Decatur area offers 49 different types of family activities, including: Parks, Military Museums, Nature & Wildlife Areas and Recreation Centers.
- Located along the blue waters of the Tennessee River is the city of Decatur, Alabama. A large economic center and ever-growing residential area, visitors enjoy the city's many water recreation opportunities and well as in-town attractions. Taking in the natural beauty of the local wildlife refuge is among the most popular, as well as attending the Alabama Jubilee hot-air balloon race.
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Diverse spread of Asian dishes includes Japanese sashimi, Thai curry, and Szechuan eggplant
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Considered to be one of the premier recreational sites in the area, Point Mallard Park has an extensive athletic complex, tennis center, batting cages, and golf driving range. The park is also home to the Spirit of America Festival and reenactments of the Battle for Decatur.
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1800 Point Mallard Dr SE, Decatur, AL 35601
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The Strike Zone At Point Mallard is a sports entertainment facility offering a number of amenities for guests to enjoy. These amenities include a golf driving range with a putting green as well as baseball batting cages.
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The Morgan County Archives is a collection of thousands of documents including population records, genealogy information, and more. Also included in the archives is a small museum with a number of old photographs, art pieces, and period clothing.
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During the summer, the Rhodes Ferry Park hosts a concert series in its open areas that are transformed into stages. Facilities within the park itself include a large children's playground, lighted walking paths, two pavilions, and two picnic shelters.
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The Civil War is memorialized and studied within the Blue & Gray Museum. Historical items from the war like period drums, muskets, pistols, swords, and uniforms are preserved and put on display within the site.
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Point Mallard Campground is a 25-acre, wooded campground with free wi-fi, a laundry facility, dump station and grocery store. They also have three covered pavilions with showers, a meeting facility, playground, tables and grills.
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A multipurpose recreation facility, the Carrie Matthews Recreation Center offers sports, classes, and programs for kids and adults. The facility has basketball and volleyball courts, and hosts a variety of leagues.
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As the name suggests, Aquadome Recreation Center has an aquatics center inside of a dome shaped, glass structure. The center features a zero depth entry pool and a 25 yard lap pool.
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Spanning over 35,000 acres, the Wheeler Wildlife Refuge is the home to an impressive number of geese and ducks, besides the numerous species of fish, reptiles, amphibians and mammals. There are also 288 different species of songbirds which can be spotted out here.
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2700 Refuge Headquarters Rd., Decatur, AL 35603
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The Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge is home to 47 species of mammals, 115 species of fish, 295 species of birds, and 74 species of reptiles and amphibians. Activities offered include fishing, hunting, wildlife viewing, and environmental education.