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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Decatur

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

Updated September 6, 2022

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Unusual Attractions in Decatur

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

Crowley Mausoleum

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

Decatur, Georgia

Waffle House Museum

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

Decatur, Georgia

Ferns of the World

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

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

Secret gardens just a few miles from downtown Atlanta.
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Michael C. Carlos Museum

Located on the campus of Emory University, this museum is filled with objects from the Americas to ancient Greece.
1 mile from Decatur

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Decatur, Georgia

Waffle House Museum

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