Guidebook for Decatur
Arts & Culture
Michael C. Carlos Museum
571 South Kilgo Cir NEFernbank Museum of Natural History
767 Clifton RdThe Wren's Nest
1050 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd SWEntertainment & Activities
World of Coca-Cola
121 Baker St NWGeorgia Aquarium
225 Baker St NWZoo Atlanta
800 Cherokee Ave SEDecatur Ghost Tour
Little Shop of Stories
133 E Court SquareAMC North Dekalb 16
2042 Lawrenceville HwySix Flags Over Georgia
275 Riverside PkwyParks & Nature
Stone Mountain Park
1000 Robert E Lee BlvdPiedmont Park
501 Amsterdam Ave NEAdair Street
A four-acre park adjacent to the Historic Mary Gay House, Swanton House and the log cabin where Decatur’s annual Heritage Festival is held. The park has picnic tables with trash receptacles and a playground area. An off-leash area is provided for Decatur residents whose dogs obey voice command. Street parking only
Adair Street
Adair StreetAdair Street
A four-acre park adjacent to the Historic Mary Gay House, Swanton House and the log cabin where Decatur’s annual Heritage Festival is held. The park has picnic tables with trash receptacles and a playground area. An off-leash area is provided for Decatur residents whose dogs obey voice command. Street parking only
A large multipurpose field is a key feature at this five-acre neighborhood recreational facility. There is a pool house with swimming pool, a small pavilion with tables and grills, basketball courts and a playground area. The park shares a parking lot with Ebster Center and the Beacon Hill artists.
Ebster Park
125 Electric AvenueA large multipurpose field is a key feature at this five-acre neighborhood recreational facility. There is a pool house with swimming pool, a small pavilion with tables and grills, basketball courts and a playground area. The park shares a parking lot with Ebster Center and the Beacon Hill artists.
A 17-acre park with picnic tables, grills and trash receptacles, swimming pool and pool house, picnic pavilion, and a tennis center with five courts. There is a small upper field and a lower youth baseball field, a basketball/volleyball court, playground area, and an enclosed dog park for Decatur residents and their pets.
13 locals recommend
Glenlake Park
1121 Church StA 17-acre park with picnic tables, grills and trash receptacles, swimming pool and pool house, picnic pavilion, and a tennis center with five courts. There is a small upper field and a lower youth baseball field, a basketball/volleyball court, playground area, and an enclosed dog park for Decatur residents and their pets.
A three-acre park directly behind the former Westchester Elementary School, offering a perfect place for a walk or some quiet time on a sunny day. The Westchester community has worked hard to preserve and beautify the park with native plants and a nature trail along the creek. Parking is available in the school parking lot after 5 p.m. on weekdays and on Saturdays and Sundays.
Hidden Cove Park
Harold Byrd DriveA three-acre park directly behind the former Westchester Elementary School, offering a perfect place for a walk or some quiet time on a sunny day. The Westchester community has worked hard to preserve and beautify the park with native plants and a nature trail along the creek. Parking is available in the school parking lot after 5 p.m. on weekdays and on Saturdays and Sundays.
175 Mead Rd.
Located on .75 acre of land next to Oakhurst School, the park offers a large, open, grassy area, play structure, basketball court and shaded picnic tables. Parking is available during out-of-school hours in the Oakhurst School parking lot.
Mead Road
Mead Road175 Mead Rd.
Located on .75 acre of land next to Oakhurst School, the park offers a large, open, grassy area, play structure, basketball court and shaded picnic tables. Parking is available during out-of-school hours in the Oakhurst School parking lot.
A nine-acre neighborhood recreational facility with a 330-foot baseball field that is fenced and lighted, a picnic pavilion with restrooms, a concession/scoring building, a basketball court for recreation play, picnic tables with grills and trash receptacles, a playground area, a skate park, and a greenspace for games. There is also an outdoor classroom with seat walls at the playground. Two separate parking areas and concrete walkways connect the site features.
6 locals recommend
McKoy Park
1000 Adams StA nine-acre neighborhood recreational facility with a 330-foot baseball field that is fenced and lighted, a picnic pavilion with restrooms, a concession/scoring building, a basketball court for recreation play, picnic tables with grills and trash receptacles, a playground area, a skate park, and a greenspace for games. There is also an outdoor classroom with seat walls at the playground. Two separate parking areas and concrete walkways connect the site features.
Oakhurst Dog Park
414 East Lake DrAn eight-acre neighborhood recreational facility with two multipurpose fields, a picnic pavilion with restrooms, and a concession/scoring building. There are two lighted tennis courts, a basketball court and a playground area. Two separate parking areas with walkways connect the site features.
18 locals recommend
Oakhurst Dog Park
414 East Lake DrAn eight-acre neighborhood recreational facility with two multipurpose fields, a picnic pavilion with restrooms, and a concession/scoring building. There are two lighted tennis courts, a basketball court and a playground area. Two separate parking areas with walkways connect the site features.
Directly behind Decatur Recreation Center and adjacent to the Decatur Library, the four acres of Scott Park are surrounded by gardens planted by Master Gardeners Carolyn Krueger, Jim Toney and other volunteers. Treat yourself to its serenity and beauty. Two lighted tennis courts are available for rental. Parking is available in the library/recreation center parking deck.
Scott Park
231 Sycamore StreetDirectly behind Decatur Recreation Center and adjacent to the Decatur Library, the four acres of Scott Park are surrounded by gardens planted by Master Gardeners Carolyn Krueger, Jim Toney and other volunteers. Treat yourself to its serenity and beauty. Two lighted tennis courts are available for rental. Parking is available in the library/recreation center parking deck.
Woodlands Garden
932 Scott BlvdStone Mountain Trail
Drinks & Nightlife
Kavarna
707 East Lake DrEddie's Attic
515 N McDonough St
Wahoo! Grill
1042 W College AveCafe Alsace
121 E Ponce de Leon AveBrick Store Pub
125 E Court SquareThe Square Pub
115 Sycamore StThe Iberian Pig
121 Sycamore StTwain's Brewpub & Billiards
211 E Trinity PlUniversal Joint
906 Oakview RdFood Scene
no. 246
129 E Ponce de Leon AveRevival
129 Church St
The Pinewood
254 W Ponce de Leon AveVictory Sandwich Bar
913 Bernina Ave NE
Kimball House
303 E Howard AveThe S.O.S. Tiki Bar
340 Church StTaiyo Ramen
130 Clairemont AveRocket Fizz Decatur
115 Clairemont AvenueCalle Latina
627 Church StSapori di Napoli Pizzeria & Restaurant
314 Church St
Cakes & Ale
155 Sycamore StSplash of Olive, Premium Olive Oil & Balsamic Vinegar
55 Bennett St NWGreene's Fine Foods
141 E Trinity PlFarm Burger Decatur
410B W Ponce de Leon AveArepa Mia
10 N Clarendon AveTaqueria del Sol
359 W Ponce de Leon AveThe Marlay House
426 W Ponce de Leon AveParker's on Ponce
116 E Ponce de Leon AveGreen Ginger Asian Fusion Restaurant
265 Ponce De Leon PlMediterranean Grill
2126 N Decatur RdRevolution Doughnuts & Coffee
745 Edgewood Ave NEMasala Indian Cuisine
1713 Church StAthens Pizza
1341 Clairmont RdK BBQ Taco
105 Clairemont AveCoyotes
105 Sycamore PlThumbs Up Diner
1617 White WaySmoke & Duck Sauce
2641 North Decatur RoadDucks Cosmic Kitchen
111 New StCafe Lily
308 W Ponce de Leon AveSteinbeck's
659 East Lake DrLeon's Full Service
131 E Ponce de Leon AveMellow Mushroom
2950 New Paces Ferry Rd SEVillaggio Gastro Italian
1355 Clairmont RdLouisiana Bistreaux
1496 Church StRice Mac
2050 N Decatur RdYami Sushi
1248 Clairmont RdLos Bravos
2895 N Decatur RdSprig Restaurant and Bar
2860 Lavista RdMelton's App & Tap
2500 N Decatur RdJ. Christopher's
250 E Ponce de Leon AveChat Patti Indian Vegetarian Restaurant
1707 Church StTed's Montana Grill
201 W Ponce de Leon AveMason Tavern
1371 Clairmont RdCalabash Alley Caribbean Restaurant
2122 Candler RdHodges
2141 Candler RdSaigon Cafe
2092 N Decatur RdKabab Express
1711 Church StWho's Got Soul Southern Cafe
3818 Covington HwyHong Kong
3907 Covington HwyGo Vegan Grill
2179 Lawrenceville Hwy
Kitchen Six
2751 Lavista RdThis Is It!
4065 Memorial DrTaco Mac
240 W Ponce de Leon AveEverything Else
Pint-sized grocery store for specialties from the West Indies, including salted fish, goat & oxtail.
Georgetown Food Market
4055 Covington HwyPint-sized grocery store for specialties from the West Indies, including salted fish, goat & oxtail.
Essentials
Target
1235 Point Mallard PkwyWalmart Supercenter
3580 Memorial Dr