Located at the junction of US Highway 81/287 and Highway 380, in the center of Wise County, Decatur is just 45 minutes from the DFW
Metroplex. Small town atmosphere and big city advantages are just two of the reasons locals stay and new arrivals never want to leave.
Step back in time with a visit to historic Downtown Decatur and see the beautiful James Riley Gordon, 1896 Wise County Courthouse. A Texas Main Street city since 1994, Decatur enjoys a wonderful mix of antique shops, restaurants and personal services in the heart of downtown. The newly opened Decatur Visitors Center, located in the historic 1939, WPA Post Office building is just one block from the square.
While you’re in town you won’t want to miss the Wise County Heritage Museum and Lost Battalion Room, the Wise County Veterans Park and other historic sites.
The Caddo and LBJ National Grasslands are a haven for hunting, fishing, horseback riding, hiking, camping, and bird watching and recreate the open nature of the Post Oak Savanna that original pioneers encountered in North Texas.
Annual events include: Cruise Nights on the Courthouse Square, Chisholm Trail Days western heritage festival, Girls Night Out- every Thursday evening, Painting Downtown Pink and the Moonlight Madness Christmas Parade and event.
For more information on visiting and overnight accommodations, please contact the Decatur Visitors Center, 106 South Trinity, P.O. Box 1299, Decatur, Texas 76234, Toll free 866-513-3551, www.Decaturtx.org or www.Decaturmainstreet.com.