Decatur, Georgia, is a hub of good food, lots of fun, and ample places to enjoy fresh air. Even better, it's super easy to walk or bike to everything. You can take MARTA to the downtown station, then find plenty to do. The EatsDecatur is well-known for its abundance of great restaurants. Downtown Decatur has so many choices, it's almost ridiculous. The hardest part is deciding where to go. Taziki's Mediterranean Caf (great gyros and salads), Farm Burger (organic, grass-fed beef with your choice of crazy toppings), Brick Store Pub (feels a little like it should be in a Harry Potter film), Victory (order the 'World Famous' Boozy Coke Slushie, which contains a healthy dose of Jack Daniel's), Raging Burrito (free queso dip with your order Tuesdays and Thursdays),Noodle (handcrafted drinks and Asian fusion), Souper Jenny (awesome sandwiches and salads), and Kale Me Crazy (try the breakfast wrap and acai bowl) are favorites. On Wednesdays and Saturdays, you can also check out the Decatur Farmers' Market. The TreatsTwo ice cream shops with handmade treats and four coffee shops in the downtown area-enough fun for all. Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams and Butter & Cream offer flavors you won't find in the freezer section at the supermarket. If you're into popsicles, get King of Pops on the downtown square. Additionally, Alabama-based Steel City Pops will be opening a store on Church Street in the coming months. The menus feature favorites and seasonal picks. Get a latte at Dancing Goats Coffee Bar or Java Monkey (insider tip: if you go for the chai latte, ask for a splash of vanilla), or go for a Starbucks in the Square. For a fancier spot, try Cakes and Ale Bakery and Cafe directly adjacent to the Marta station (try the breakfast sandwich, granola bowl, and iced mocha). The PartiesThere is hardly a weekend that goes by in the city without a festival or other such gathering. AJC Decatur Book Festival, with two days of books and wonderful family-friendly activities, is on Labor Day Weekend each year. There's also Decatur Craft Beer Festival in October and Decatur Wine Festival in November, Tiny House Festival, Oakhurst Porchfest, Haints and Saints Homegrown Halloween Parade, Tree Lighting, Bonfire/Marshmallow Roast, and Grand Menorrah Lighting, just to name a few things happening this fall/winter season. If you can utilize MARTA or walk from your location, you should. Parking can sometimes be a challenge downtown. The city has a useful page on the available places to park in Decatur. The ParksNeed a place for the kids to play? Decatur is full of 'em. You can grab a coffee at Dancing Goats, then walk across the street to Decatur Toy Park, which has all sorts of toys, like dump trucks and play cars, in addition to more traditional playground equipment. Go behind the Decatur Recreation Center for a playground encircled with a sidewalk-parents can exercise AND watch the kiddos play. Dearborn Park, Glenlake Park, McKoy Park, Oakhurst Park, and Scott Park are just a few others, and there are plenty more! The LibrariesI don't know about you, but sometimes there is nothing better than a good book for a tired parent. And by tired parent, I mean me. I love walking to one of the Little Free Library houses scattered about the city for a new read. I take it with me to a restaurant for lunch (what a luxury to dine alone!) or to the park while my daughter plays. Since these beauties are located everywhere in Decatur, it is easy to find something worthwhile. Check out the downtownDecatur Library, too, for ongoing kid-friendly events and a cool, circular children's area. The post Why We Love Decatur, Georgia appeared first on Atlanta Parent Magazine.
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