5 Star Places To Visit in Decatur, Illinois, United States (11)

1. 5.0 Kirkland Fine Arts Center (17 reviews)
   - A nice place to enjoy awesome entertainment
   Theaters
   
   
   Husband and I recommend checking out the Kirkland schedule you'll enjoy your stay we guarantee incredible shows and performances are regularly scheduled for your pure enjoyment. See more..
   
2. 5.0 Governor Richard J. Oglesby Mansion (7 reviews)
   - Beautiful Home to Visit
   Friday: Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Historic Walking Areas
   
   
   If you are in town visiting the Staley Museum or downtown Decatur, don't miss this added stop. The Mansion is located a pleasant brick paved walk from the Staley Mansion and offers guided tours. The tour wasn't overly long and the docents were both very excited to be there and telling us it's history. The mansion boasts several important artifacts as the Governor was a legitimate friend to Abraham Lincoln and was even supposed to attend the theater with him on the fateful night of his assassination. They also have one of Santa Anna's legs, wow. See more..
   
3. 5.0 Staley Museum (6 reviews)
   - outstanding glimpse of how corporate heads lived 90-100 yrs ago
   Friday: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums
   
   
   tour the original family residence of the A E Staley family who started their grain merchandising empire in Decatur, Illinois almost a century ago .their home as been historically restored with actual artifacts from the family and HQ items from their company . within walking distance from other historical residences in Decatur ; James Millikin home, Gov Oglesby mansion , etc.......... See more..
   
4. 5.0 Transfer House (3 reviews)
   - Iconic emblem of Decatur
   Friday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Parks
   
   
   Walked around downtown Decatur on a beautiful summer evening and stopped at the Transfer House to take some photos. It's located in Central Park and has an informational placard about the history of the building on the west-side. Lost of shops and restaurants within walking distance all around. See more..
   
5. 5.0 Golden Fox Brewing LLC (2 reviews)
   - Come around back!
   Friday: 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Breweries
   
   
   Golden Fox Brewing was created by two friends, Jim Fox and Kevin Ray, both of whom dabbled in homebrewing. Years ago, Kevin received a homebrewing kit for his birthday and was immediately hooked on the hobby. When Kevin started taking his homebrew to Indianapolis Colt's tailgates, he then discovered Jim also homebrewed. Through brewing for themselves and friends, they discovered that others loved the beers they crafted as much as they did. With people offering to buy their beer, the dream started to come alive—to brew beer on a professional level. The goal was to start out small, then grow steadily and ultimately retire from their full-time jobs. The opportunity arose to start and grow faster much sooner than expected. Now here we are, opening a taproom just three short years later! See more..
   
6. 5.0 Redman's Furniture And Antiques (1 review)
   - SO MUCH STUFF!
   Friday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Antique Shops
   
   
   This store is literally PACKED almost to the ceiling with antiques and furniture. There is a single isle that winds through the store with everything stacked up. Prices are decent and the store owner was very friendly. I will definitely be back! See more..
   
7. 5.0 Firehouse Flea Market (1 review)
   - Lovely antique store with friendly staff!
   Friday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Antique Shops
   
   
   The décor is beautiful and the booths are packed with antiques! There are beautifully handcrafted items as well and they are adding more and more booths to fill the whole building. See more..
   
8. 5.0 Whistle Stop Antiques (1 review)
   - Charming antique shop with delightful finds!
   Friday: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM Antique Shops
   
   
   I loved this little shop and found quite a few items that I just had to have. Some of the booth owners were there and they were very friendly. This shop is definitely worth a stop! See more..
   
9. 5.0 Splash Cove (1 review)
   - Great for young kids or teens
   Friday: 12:00 PM - 6:30 PM Water Parks
   Took my granddaughter and she had the best time. The venue is not huge so I felt more comfortable letting her play without fear of losing her. The staff was great! See more..
   
10. 5.0 Decatur Area Convention And Visitors Bureau (1 review)
    - Very helpful and informative!
    Friday: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM Visitor Centers
    
    
    I was looking for information of things to see and do in the area and they had tons of brochures and visitors guides at their office in downtown Decatur. They were very friendly and recommended several really good restaurants and attractions while I'm in town for a few days. See more..
    
11. 5.0 Macon County History Museum (1 review)
    - Interesting history of Macon County
    Friday: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM History Museums
    
    
    I could spend hours walking around the old buildings and throughout the main museum exploring. I originally went looking for just Lincoln history but learned so much more! See more..