Big city vibes; small, walkable footprint! Decatur is easy to navigate and a delight to explore.
Walk almost anywhere or hit the town on two wheels.
Decatur is a pedestrian-friendly city. We have more than 60 miles of tree-lined (and art-lined!) sidewalks in 4.7 square miles, and most of our restaurants, retail, and services are within walking distance of our downtown Square (and downtown hotels). We have an A+ walkability score and are designated a “Walkers Paradise” by Walkscore.
Look for Walk There! Decatur signs along streets and wayfinder maps around the Square to point you in the right direction and show you how close your destination is. So get footloose and wander away!
Decatur is a bicycle-friendly community, too, so bring on the pedal power! Our city’s infrastructure includes bike lanes, bike sharrows, and bike boxes. Business districts are dotted with bike racks, and several bike repair stations are located throughout the city. Decatur has been named a silver level bicycle-friendly community by the League of American Bicyclists.
Ready to Ride!
Where Can I Bike?
Try out these Decatur bike routes on Map My Ride.
- Decatur Park Route
- South Decatur Loop
- Easy Ride With the Kids
- Decatur Bike Tour
- North-South Loops
- Bike Lanes and Cycle Track Ride
Looking for a longer ride? Follow the PATH to Stone Mountain and take a lap or two around the mountain. Another PATH route takes you to the Atlanta Beltline and Piedmont Park. Visit pathfoundation.org for trails and maps.
Bike Repair Stations
- Decatur Recreation Center, 231 Sycamore St, Decatur, GA 30030
- Decatur High School, 310 N. McDonough St, Decatur, GA 30030
- Decatur Police Station, 420 West Trinity Place Decatur, GA 30030
- Harmony Park in Oakhurst, Oakview Rd, Decatur, GA 30030
Filmed Here!
Did you know Decatur is a filming destination? Our downtown pedestrian square is the iconic setting for HBO’s Watchmen. More filming hotspots include the marble halls of the Historic Courthouse/DeKalb History Center (Hulu’s Candy and Marvel’s The Falcon and the Winter Soldier series), Legacy Park (ABC’s The Wonder Years), Decatur Cemetery (Goosebumps), and Agnes Scott College (The Blind Side). Plus, many more television and movie productions dating all the way back to Driving Miss Daisy three decades ago.
We’ve Got A Festival For That!
From music, art, and books to barbecue, beer, and wine – we’ve got a festival for that! Decatur loves to celebrate, and you’re invited. Check out our big annual events including the Decatur Arts Festival, Decatur Wine Festival, Pan African Festival, Decatur International Festival, and Placita Latina’s Salsa on the Square. Head to our community calendar to find out what’s happening each and every week!