The Lake Effect
Sightseeing
This a list of things to do for fun in our area when you feel like doing more than just relaxing at The Lake Effect house.
Modern natural history museum with exhibits on zoology, geology, paleontology & nature art. People come from near and far to see this museum and it well worth your time to see it too.
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Cook Museum of Natural Science
133 4th Ave NEModern natural history museum with exhibits on zoology, geology, paleontology & nature art. People come from near and far to see this museum and it well worth your time to see it too.
Sprawling city park with golf, a huge wave pool, Olympic pool, Water slides, Nature Trails, an ice rink, batting cages, & other outdoor activities. Point also host several events through the year like the Alabama Jubilee Hot Air Balloon race held in May and the Spirit of America Festival on Independence Day (July 4th).
D, 2901 Point Mallard Dr SE
2901 Point Mallard Drive SoutheastSprawling city park with golf, a huge wave pool, Olympic pool, Water slides, Nature Trails, an ice rink, batting cages, & other outdoor activities. Point also host several events through the year like the Alabama Jubilee Hot Air Balloon race held in May and the Spirit of America Festival on Independence Day (July 4th).
Arts and Theater events. Please check their events calendar for more information.
Alabama Center for the Arts
133 2nd Ave NEArts and Theater events. Please check their events calendar for more information.
Campground has a general store, boat launch and beach area. They offer bike and kayak rentals too.
Decatur / Wheeler Lake KOA
44 CR 443Campground has a general store, boat launch and beach area. They offer bike and kayak rentals too.
The Princess Theatre is a regional gathering place, serving as a generational bridge presenting local and professional artists with the support of the community, businesses, and state and local governments. Through education, entertainment, and cultural enrichment, the Princess Theatre Center for the Performing Arts will continue to be a landmark, reflecting the history of Decatur and providing transformative artistic experiences for a multicultural and diverse population.
Since 1983, the Princess Theatre has presented an array of outstanding cultural events, including such award-winning artists as Ray Charles, Cloris Leachman, Loretta Swit and Arlo Guthrie. Programming highlights included the national tours of Broadway musicals such as EVITA, BIG RIVER, NUNSENSE and WILL ROGERS FOLLIES, and concerts by the Glenn Miller Orchestra, jazz greats Dianne Reeves and Chris Botti, bluegrass legends Del McCoury and J.D. Crowe, Jon Batiste and Stay Human and St. Paul and the Broken Bones.
Princess Theatre
112 2nd Ave NEThe Princess Theatre is a regional gathering place, serving as a generational bridge presenting local and professional artists with the support of the community, businesses, and state and local governments. Through education, entertainment, and cultural enrichment, the Princess Theatre Center for the Performing Arts will continue to be a landmark, reflecting the history of Decatur and providing transformative artistic experiences for a multicultural and diverse population.
Since 1983, the Princess Theatre has presented an array of outstanding cultural events, including such award-winning artists as Ray Charles, Cloris Leachman, Loretta Swit and Arlo Guthrie. Programming highlights included the national tours of Broadway musicals such as EVITA, BIG RIVER, NUNSENSE and WILL ROGERS FOLLIES, and concerts by the Glenn Miller Orchestra, jazz greats Dianne Reeves and Chris Botti, bluegrass legends Del McCoury and J.D. Crowe, Jon Batiste and Stay Human and St. Paul and the Broken Bones.
Set in a historic Carnegie Library, this gallery features local & international exhibits & classes.
Carnegie Visual Art Center
207 Church St NESet in a historic Carnegie Library, this gallery features local & international exhibits & classes.
Historic Classic Revival-style building offering weekday tours & displays on bank life in the 1830s.
Old State Bank
925 Bank St NEHistoric Classic Revival-style building offering weekday tours & displays on bank life in the 1830s.
Funland Park
401 14th St SESkate Castle, arcade games, mini golf and more family fun!
Saturn V rocket & other attractions at a space museum with interactive exhibits & artifacts.
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Space and Rocket Center station
1 Tranquility BaseSaturn V rocket & other attractions at a space museum with interactive exhibits & artifacts.
Food scene
Some of our favorite places in the area near the lake house for food and entertainment.
Lucy's BARge
6049 Bay Village DrBar and restaurant accessible from the lake or land.
Hard Dock
3755 US-31Bar and restaurant on lake that is accessible by the lake or land.
Brewery with really good local made beers and sodas. They have food trucks onsite during the weekends. See their Facebook page for more information.
Cross-Eyed Owl Brewing Company
105 1st Ave NEBrewery with really good local made beers and sodas. They have food trucks onsite during the weekends. See their Facebook page for more information.
This is my favorite place to eat in Decatur. Order anything on menu!
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The RailYard
209 2nd Ave SEThis is my favorite place to eat in Decatur. Order anything on menu!
This a must when you visit Decatur and you love BBQ....Homey, chain BBQ joint plating pulled pork, chicken & baked potatoes, with a signature white sauce.
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Big Bob Gibson Bar-B-Q
1715 6th Ave SEThis a must when you visit Decatur and you love BBQ....Homey, chain BBQ joint plating pulled pork, chicken & baked potatoes, with a signature white sauce.
Whisk'D Cafe
115 Johnston Street SoutheastComfort food with indoor and outdoor seating severing tapas.
Dot's Restaurant
18152 State Hwy 20Great home cooking within 4 miles of The Lake Effect house.
Great BBQ within minutes of The Lake Effect house. They also have a location in Decatur on the Beltline Road (HWY 67).
Nash's Barbecue
1019 Co Rd 439Great BBQ within minutes of The Lake Effect house. They also have a location in Decatur on the Beltline Road (HWY 67).
Ard's Seafood Market
1216 Beltline Rd SWPick up some seafood to cook at the lake or have them cook it for you.
Simp McGhee's
725 Bank StGreat place for dinner in old downtown Decatur.
Steakdown Street
107 2nd Ave NENew restaurant with good reviews downtown Decatur.
Josie's
109 2nd Ave NEMediterranean food in downtown Decatur
Francesco's Italian Restaurant
2613 US-31The best Italian restaurant in Decatur
Lash Seafood
1091 AL-101Seafood near 'The Lake Effect' vacation rental home.
Rainy Entertainment
AMC CLASSIC Decatur 12
1801 Beltline Rd SWSomething to do a rainy day.
AMF River City Lanes
3117 Hwy 31 SMore rainy day fun.
Point Mallard Ice Complex
Indoor ice skating rink that is open year-round.
Boat Rental
Boat Rentals... as so see KOA Campground next to The Lake Effect vacation rental home.
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Lucy's Branch Marina
6049 Bay Village DrBoat Rentals... as so see KOA Campground next to The Lake Effect vacation rental home.
Pontoon rental, campground, kayak rental, bike rental, beach area and boat launch. 1/2 mile away from The Lake Effect vacation rental home.
Decatur / Wheeler Lake KOA
44 CR 443Pontoon rental, campground, kayak rental, bike rental, beach area and boat launch. 1/2 mile away from The Lake Effect vacation rental home.