179 Years Young and Counting: Historic Decatur - Decatur GA Romantic Getaway

Preview: Your romantic destination for the weekend is DeKalb County, Atlanta’s next-door neighbor and Georgia’s second-largest county. Its seat of government, Decatur, named after naval hero Stephen Decatur, celebrated its 179th birthday in 2002. To the uninitiated, the area may appear to be simply a neighborhood or a suburb of east Atlanta, but it is actually a distinct town, which, in fact, predates Atlanta by thirteen years. (Ironically, if Decatur hadn’t turned down a railroad’s proposal to build a major station there, Atlanta might never have been born.) Formed at a rise where two Native American trails intersected, Decatur is known for its historic attractions, stately old neighborhoods, plentiful trees, landscaped yards and parks, and international shopping and dining, but it is also the home of the internationally known Centers for Disease Control (CDC); world-renowned Emory University, the Harvard of the South; Agnes Scott College; DeKalb Farmer’s Market; Fernbank Museum of Natural History and Fernbank Science Center; Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum; and the Neighborhood Playhouse. DeKalb County is also home to an evolving international village of stores and restaurants springing up to meet the needs of immigrants from many other countries who congregate in ethnic neighborhoods, especially along Buford Highway. Stone Mountain Park, the most visited attraction in the state, is nearby. As the two of you explore energetic Decatur, you’ll share the irrepressible energy infusing new life into both the town and your relationship. For those who find the Atlanta scene just too much, try this more distilled sibling of the big city. You’ll enjoy the many charms of an exceptional bed-and-breakfast, sample innovative meals at some fine restaurants, and engage in some low-key nightlife. This chapter is a true insiders’ guide revealing great nightlife, romantic hotels, intimate dining venues, secluded retreats, and much more.
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Duration: Two days and one night
Best Time to Go: Year-round
This travel guide comes from:
Romantic Days and Nights in Atlanta Guide Book