Drinks & Nightlife
Newly remodeled local / college bar at night, good food for lunch / dinner and catching the game.
Lock Stock & Barrel
129 S Oakland AveNewly remodeled local / college bar at night, good food for lunch / dinner and catching the game.
Not a winery, The Winery. Local watering hole that also has good burgers. When you get the bill, don't tell Joe, that's too cheap, he prefers "inexpensive".
Winery Bar
1093 W Main StNot a winery, The Winery. Local watering hole that also has good burgers. When you get the bill, don't tell Joe, that's too cheap, he prefers "inexpensive".
Food Scene
Chicago Style Hot Dogs - includes Brats, polish, pulled pork and the best Veggie Burger in town!
University Dogs
1105 W Wood StChicago Style Hot Dogs - includes Brats, polish, pulled pork and the best Veggie Burger in town!
Great place for lunch on the patio, or romantic dinner. Some of the best seafood in town!
6 locals recommend
Beach House
1001 S. Lakefront RdGreat place for lunch on the patio, or romantic dinner. Some of the best seafood in town!
The Gin Mill
124 E Prairie AveBest Steak in Town!
Greek spot for gyros, flaming cheese and spinach pie. Also a great late night spot for locals.
Lincoln Square Lounge
121 N Main StGreek spot for gyros, flaming cheese and spinach pie. Also a great late night spot for locals.
Red Barn Kitchen
910 S Airport RdLocal, farm to table dining overlooking the Decatur Airport
A Decatur staple, grilled burgers ( get the double), french fries and the best milk shake ever. Spicy chicken is solid too!
Krekel's West
1425 N Oakland AveA Decatur staple, grilled burgers ( get the double), french fries and the best milk shake ever. Spicy chicken is solid too!
TapRoot
170 N Merchant StI love this vibe on a second level in downtown Decatur. Plus I really love the calamari!!
Parks & Nature
miles of walking / running trails just steps from the home. Ask me for the shortcut to get to the trails.
11 locals recommend
Fairview Park
2095 W Eldorado Stmiles of walking / running trails just steps from the home. Ask me for the shortcut to get to the trails.
Rock Springs Nature Center
3939 Nearing LnGreat walking trails and nature sightings.
Shopping
Shop Merchant Street - Downtown Decatur
132 S Water StDowntown collection of boutiques, gifts and clothing stores.
Essentials
CVS
570 N Fairview Avegood for left behind travel items, basic snacks and groceries.
Getting Around
Decatur Airport
910 S Airport RdLocal Decatur Airport with service to Chicago and St Louis.
Arts & Culture
Scovill Sculpture Park
495-1325 S Country Club RdOutdoor art sculpture overlooking Lake Decatur. It's legit.