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Decatur’s best local businesses

The 133 spots we’ve checked and stand behind — the ones we’d send a neighbor to. No stars, no pay-to-play.

BaseLocal's Best
133 businesses listed37 added this month11 categories

● Updated Sep 18

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  • Academy Sports + Outdoors

    Sporting Goods

    Sporting goods chain selling athletic apparel & footwear, plus outdoor gear & fitness equipment.

    1205 Wimberly Dr SW · academy.com ↗

  • Wiley's Trading Company

    Sporting Goods

    From Patagonia layers and The North Face outerwear to Yeti coolers, Costa shades, and ENO hammocks, Wiley's Trading Company has the trusted…

    1820 6th Ave SE U · outdoorclothingdecatur.com ↗

  • Calhoun Decatur Bookstore

    Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

    If your week involves syllabi and caffeine, Calhoun Decatur Bookstore has you covered this week with the Warhawk Book Pack for day-one…

    Kelley Gymnasium, 6250 US-31 North (Tanner) · calhoun.bncollege.com ↗

  • The Library Lounge

    Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

    If you like the thrill of getting lost in the stacks and walking out with a book you can’t wait to crack open, The Library Lounge is a…

    19785 Huntsville Brownsferry Rd (Tanner) · usavistalab.top ↗

  • Pet Depot

    Pets

    Pet Depot in Athens keeps local pets happy with premium natural foods, plenty of toys and training aids, and a gentle grooming team that…

    22069 US-72 Ste I (Athens) · petdepotal.top ↗

  • Point Mallard Campground

    Parks & Outdoors

    Need a quick reset without a road trip? Point Mallard Campground packs 217 full hookup sites into 25 wooded acres, open year-round for…

    2600 Point Mallard Dr SE C · pointmallardpark.com ↗

  • Swan Creek Greenway National Recreation Trail

    Parks & Outdoors

    When you want a quick reset without a long drive, Swan Creek Greenway National Recreation Trail offers a mostly shaded 2.3 mile path that…

    1289 US Hwy 72 E (Athens) · athensalabama.us ↗

  • The Lion's Den Gym

    Health & Wellness

    Since 1981, The Lion's Den Gym has been the North Alabama go-to for no-frills training, now spread over 10,000+ square feet and steadily…

    212 Commercial Dr (Athens) · lionsdengym.com ↗

  • Workout Anytime Athens AL

    Health & Wellness

    Workout Anytime Athens AL keeps it simple with quality strength and cardio zones, HIIT, and certified coaches who build plans that actually…

    611 US Hwy 72 E Ste 150 (Athens) · workoutanytime.com ↗

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