Decatur - Texas - United States. Guide & Hotel Reservations from Cheap Hotels

Regarded as one of the best-kept secrets in the northern part of the state of Texas, the city of Decatur is becoming increasingly popular. This growth in popularity can be attributed, in part, to the growth of both the Alliance Corridor and the Texas Motor Speedway. This explosion in popularity has been coupled with the expansion and development of several institutions in the city in recent years including the enhancement of the Wise Regional Medical Center and the establishment of the Decatur Civic Center.

Among the attractions in the city of Decatur is the Wise County Heritage Museum, which not only has a large number of astounding artifacts and a gift shop but also a superb genealogical research archive with material from various states and counties. This is a fascinating place for those looking to soak up some history and culture. 

Providing numerous recreational activities to visitors in the city, the Caddo and LBJ National Grasslands are excellent places to hike, camp, hunt and fish or simply observe the wildlife in the area. Another attraction in the city is the Wise County Courthouse, which is actually listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The courthouse is one of the stunning sights to see in Decatur with its extraordinary granite exterior and it has also been dubbed architecturally perfect.

Other sites to visit in the city include Decatur Main Street, which is a renovated historic part of town. The cooperation of the Decatur City Council and the Texas Historical Commission enabled the rebuilding and revitalization of this historic downtown business district. Also of historical importance is the Petrified Wood Gas Station, which attached to it, has a historical marker with detailed information about the structure.