Hotels in Decatur, GA

Resting just six miles northeast of Atlanta, Decatur is a culturally-rich city in Georgia. This small but mighty town welcomes you into its charming establishments and storied streets with open arms and big hearts. While exploring the city from top hotels and resorts in Decatur, you’ll have the opportunity to tour landmarks like the Old Courthouse, which houses the DeKalb History Center’s museum to learn more about the local history through furniture and Civil War artifacts. Then, plan a worthwhile visit to Emory University’s Michael C. Carlos Museum to explore its collection of ancient art and artifacts from Egypt, Greece, Rome, and Asia. Anyone looking to get their steps in while enjoying the fresh Georgia air can plan a nice trip out to Woodlands Garden, which offers tree-lined trails and beautiful native plants. Home to more than 200 restaurants, boutique shops, cafes, art galleries, and spas, you’ll have plenty of ways to spend the day in Decatur. And with the city’s packed calendar of events all year round, you can plan to be in the city during awesome local festivals like Decatur Arts Festival, Summer in the City, Decatur BBQ, Blues & Bluegrass Festival, and many more.

The Dekalb Farmers’ Market near resorts and hotels in Decatur, is uniquely open every day of the week, 9 am to 9 pm. Here, you’ll delight in the incredible selection of locally-sourced goods and artisan wares. Bring your reusable bag and fill up on exotic and ethnic fruit and vegetables, and snag the best meat, poultry, and fish from local sellers, including wild-caught, farm-raised, fresh, and saltwater varieties. Shop for delicious baked goods including artisan breads, cakes, cookies, and perfect pastries—all of which are baked fresh on-site each day. With an incredible selection 400 unique varieties of cheeses from around the world, organic dairy products as well as soy-based dairy alternatives, this farmers’ truly has something for everyone. But don’t shop on an empty stomach! Before you start your strolling, hit the iconic Pastry Shoppe to recharge with fresh vegetable and fruit juices and smoothies, and get caffeinated with their freshly roasted coffees and teas from around the world.

Near the best hotels in Decatur on the Square in downtown Decatur, the old DeKalb County Courthouse is home to the fascinating DeKalb History Center Museum. Open for tours Monday through Thursday, this local history museum displays permanent and temporary exhibits all focused on the county's history. While in the History Center, you’ll get the opportunity to research a variety of local history topics, like historic homes and cemeteries, genealogy and family history, the Civil War and the Civil Rights movement, and the three DeKalb cities, including Stone Mountain, Tucker, and Dunwoody. And if you’re a true history buff, you can’t miss the eventful Civil War Walking Tours, which the History Center conducts during the warmer months.

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