Decatur Vacation Rentals, Hotels, Weather, Map and Attractions

Decatur , Illinois is located in the center of the state in Macon County along the Sangamon River and Lake Decatur. As of the 2000 census, the population was 81,500. Originally called "The Pride of the Prairie," Decatur's motto is now "The Soybean Capital of the World." It's a historic city of tree-lined streets and restored Victorian homes along with a revitalized downtown area. The city has experienced some "commercial sprawl" over the years with new housing developments in the surrounding areas. However, Decatur has retained its original small-town feel and was awarded the "All American City Award" in 1960. A popular symbol of the town is Transfer House, an early-twentieth-century Victorian structure located originally in the center of town where the citys mass transit lines met. The Transfer House was moved in 1963 to save it from destruction as roads were being built for the increasing automobile traffic. Decatur is also known as the first home of Abraham Lincoln, who settled just west of Decatur in 1830. A popular local restaurant, the Lincoln Square Lounge, is built on the site where Lincoln gave a speech to the people of Decatur while campaigning for President. The town also celebrates Lincoln's heritage with an annual festival called Shadows of Lincoln.

Surrounding areas: Springfield, Illinois (38.0 mi)

Decatur Vacation Rentals

Decatur Hotels and Resorts


Hotels & Motels
America's Best Value Inn	450 E Pershing Rd	Decatur, IL		(217) 877-7255
Baymont Inn-decatur	5100 Hickory PT Frontage Rd	Decatur, IL		(217) 875-5800
Country Inn & Suites	5150 Hickory Pt Frontage Rd	Decatur, IL		(217) 872-2402
Days Inn	333 N Wyckles Rd	Decatur, IL		(217) 422-5900
Decatur Conference Center & Hotel	4191 US 36 W	Decatur, IL		(217) 422-8800
Green Valley Motel	145 W Pershing Rd	Decatur, IL		(217) 877-3123
Hawthorn Suites LTD	2270 S MT Zion Rd	Decatur, IL		(217) 864-9311
Holiday Inn Express	5170 Wingate Dr	Decatur, IL		(217) 875-5500
In Town Motel	1013 E Eldorado St	Decatur, IL		(217) 422-9080
Lakeview Motel	16 S Country Club Rd	Decatur, IL		(217) 428-4677
Ramada LTD	355 E Hickory PT Rd	Decatur, IL		(217) 876-8011
Red Carpet Inn Decatur	3035 N Water St	Decatur, IL		(217) 877-3380
Sandy's Motel	1675 E Pershing Rd	Decatur, IL		(217) 877-1387
Sleep Inn	3920 E Hospitality Ln	Decatur, IL		(217) 872-7700
Soy City Motel	1828 E Eldorado St	Decatur, IL		(217) 428-8624
Super 8 Motel Decatur	3141 N Water St	Decatur, IL		(217) 877-8888
Tri-Manor Motel	3420 N 22ND St	Decatur, IL		(217) 877-6900
Hampton Inn	1429 Hickory Point Dr	Forsyth, IL	4.5 mi.	(217) 877-5577
Comfort Inn	134 Barnett Ave	Forsyth, IL	4.7 mi.	(217) 875-1166
Fairfield Inn By Marriott Forsyth	1417 Hickory PT Rd	Forsyth, IL	5.7 mi.	(217) 875-3337
Macon Motel	800 S Wall St	Macon, IL	10.9 mi.	(217) 764-3800
Wheel Inn Motel	RR 1	Lovington, IL	18.6 mi.	(217) 677-2231
Days Inn Clinton		Clinton, IL	21.0 mi.	(217) 935-4140
Foster's Plaza & Inn	Rt 105 N	Monticello, IL	22.7 mi.	(217) 762-9835
Best Western Monticello Gateway Inn	805 Iron Horse Pl	Monticello, IL	24.2 mi.	(217) 762-9436
Gateway Inn Sullivan	Rt 32 S	Sullivan, IL	24.6 mi.	(217) 728-4314
Eagle Creek Resort	Eagle CRK State Park	Findlay, IL	24.7 mi.	(217) 756-3456
Arthurs Country Inn	785 E Columbia St	Arthur, IL	26.8 mi.	(217) 543-3321
29 West Motel	709 Springfield Rd	Taylorville, IL	28.0 mi.	(217) 824-2216
Ryan's Inn	400 Nabe's Way	Taylorville, IL	28.4 mi.	(217) 287-7211
Gas Light Motel	1420 W Spresser St	Taylorville, IL	28.8 mi.	(217) 824-4941

Decatur Weather & Climate

Central Illinois has a humid, continental climate with four clearly defined seasons. Winter is cold and snowy, although not as cold as the northwest corner of the state. Frigid air masses that move down from Canada can bring bitterly cold temperatures to the region. Heavy snowfall and even blizzards are not uncommon in winter. Summer, on the other hand, is hot and humid, with July being the hottest month of the year. Violent thunderstorms are possible March through June, sometimes producing hail and strong winds. The state of Illinois is also vulnerable to tornadoes. Autumn is generally the calmest time of the year in the state, with sunny warm days and cool nights.

Month	High Temp	Low Temp	Rainfall	Ocean Temp
January	34°F	17°F	2.05 in.	-
February	40°F	22°F	1.95 in.	-
March	52°F	31°F	3.20 in.	-
April	65°F	41°F	3.58 in.	-
May	76°F	51°F	4.47 in.	-
June	84°F	60°F	3.90 in.	-
July	87°F	64°F	4.54 in.	-
August	85°F	62°F	4.14 in.	-
September	79°F	54°F	2.98 in.	-
October	67°F	43°F	2.74 in.	-
November	52°F	33°F	3.32 in.	-
December	39°F	22°F	2.87 in.	-

Decatur Map & Transportation



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The closest airports in the area are the Decatur airport (DEC) located about 3 miles southeast of Decatur, the Univ Of Illinois Willard airport (CMI) located approximately 37 miles east of Decatur in Champaign / Urbana, Illinois, the Central Illinois Regional airport (BMI) located roughly 43 miles north of Decatur in Bloomington Normal, Illinois, and finally the Greater Peoria Regional airport (PIA) located around 68 miles northwest of Decatur in Peoria, Illinois.

Decatur Attractions


Water Parks
Caribbean Water Adventure	Springfield	IL	37.8 mi.
Fairview Family Aquatic Center	Normal	IL	45.9 mi.
Raging Rivers Water Park	Grafton	IL	100.5 mi.

Golf Courses
Faries Park Golf Course	Decatur	IL
Nelson Park Golf Course	Decatur	IL
Scovill Golf Club	Decatur	IL
Stevens Creek Golf Course	Decatur	IL
Wildwood Golf Course	Decatur	IL
Hickory Point Golf Course	Forsyth	IL	5.0 mi.
Moweaqua Golf Course	Moweaqua	IL	16.5 mi.
Sullivan Country Club	Sullivan	IL	25.3 mi.
Timberlake Golf Course	Sullivan	IL	25.3 mi.
Lake Shore Golf Course	Taylorville	IL	28.6 mi.

State Parks
Spitler Woods State Park		IL	7.2 mi.
Lincoln Trail Homestead State Park		IL	9.5 mi.
Weldon Springs State Park		IL	18.6 mi.
Eagle Creek State Park		IL	28.5 mi.
Wolf Creek State Park		IL	29.6 mi.
Railsplitter State Park		IL	30.1 mi.
Sangchris Lake State Park		IL	31.7 mi.

Museums
Illinois Amish Interpretive Center	Arcola	IL	35.3 mi.	(History)
Johnny Gruelle Raggedy Ann and Andy Museum	Arcola	IL	35.3 mi.	(History)
Early American Museum	Mahomet	IL	36.8 mi.	(History)
Illinois State Museum	Springfield	IL	37.8 mi.	(Multidisciplinary)
Krannert Art Museum	Champaign	IL	40.9 mi.	(Art)
Octave Chanute Aerospace Museum	Rantoul	IL	51.9 mi.	(Technology)

Zoos and Aquariums
Henson Robinson Zoo	Springfield	IL	37.8 mi.
Miller Park Zoo	Bloomington	IL	43.9 mi.
Glen Oak Zoo	Peoria	IL	67.7 mi.
St. Louis Zoological Park	St. Louis	MO	108.3 mi.

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