Decatur (Illinois) Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in Macon County, Illinois, United States
About Decatur (Illinois)
Decatur is home to approximately 70,000 people in 2020. Decatur has hot and humid summers, and cool to mild winters. The city experience on average75.6°F (24.2°C)in July and26.9°F (−2.8°C)in January, with a certain degree of snowfall and thunderstorms activity. The central location of Decatur between major cities like Chicago, Indianapolis, and St. Louis is one of the reasons people may choose to live and open businesses here. Some notable businesses include Caterpillar, Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (ADM), and Decatur Memorial Hospital. Surrounding communities, such as Forsyth, located to the north, and Mt. Zion, located to the southeast, are adjacent to Decatur. Both communities provide the feel of small-town living--yet offer shopping malls, movie theatres, and many dining and recreati
Top Attractions in Decatur (Illinois)
Explore the best things to see and do in Decatur (Illinois):
- ★Avon Theater
- ★Millikin University
Where to Eat in Decatur (Illinois)
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Krekel's
- 🍴La Gondola
- 🍴TapRoot Restaurant
- 🍴The Gin Mill
Where to Stay in Decatur (Illinois)
- 🏨Country Inn & Suites - Decatur
- 🏨Decatur Conference Center and Hotel
- 🏨Hawthorn Suites Decatur
Decatur (Illinois) Travel Guide Sections
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