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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Decatur

6 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Decatur, Georgia

Updated June 21, 2023

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Unusual Attractions in Decatur

The Superstructure in the backyard resembles the entrance to a cathedral.

Decatur, Georgia

Mechanical Riverfront Kingdom on Druid Hill

An unusual art exhibition in a suburban yard is designed to awaken the souls of those flowing by.

Decatur, Georgia

Waffle House Museum

A late-night restaurant empire was launched from this humble storefront.

Crowley Mausoleum

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Crowley Mausoleum

Developers built a Walmart around one family's plot and constructed a mausoleum in the parking lot.

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Decatur, Georgia

Ferns of the World

This collection of ferns from across the globe is the largest assortment in the United States.

Decatur, Georgia

Decatur Waterworks

Nature (and graffiti) reclaim this old waterworks that has been surrounded by a bike path and network of walking trails.

Decatur, Georgia

Sugar Creek Garden and Herb Farm

On land once deemed “valueless,” a multipurpose community garden proves the potential of urban farming.

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Cator Woolford Gardens

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