See some of the state's most beautiful architecture on the Historic Decatur Christmas Tour on Dec. 13

The Perkins-McCutcheon Home decorated for the holidays and the Decatur Christmas Tour of Homes in the Historic Albany District, Decatur, Alabama — The Perkins-McCutcheon Home is one of six residences that may be toured with a ticket to this year’s event. (Decatur Christmas Tour of Homes)

The Historic Decatur Christmas Tour offers the chance to step inside some of the grandest examples of Victorian-era and Craftsman-style architecture in the South on Saturday, Dec. 13.

The curated tour gives ticket-holders rare glimpses inside a handful of the city’s most beautiful homes to admire their historic qualities, all lovingly bedecked in holiday finery. The official tour also includes stops at architecturally and historically significant churches as well as several special holiday attractions.

Here’s all you need to know to plan your visit.

Just the facts

A huge decorative nutcracker overlooks a pond feature at a home in the Historic Albany District, Decatur, Alabama — Experience the rare opportunity to see inside some of Decatur’s beautiful historic homes decorated in the holiday best. (Decatur Christmas Tour of Homes)

What: Historic Decatur Christmas Tour
Where: Tour HQ this year is First United Methodist Church, 805 Canal St., Decatur, AL 35601
When: Saturday, Dec. 13, 2PM-7PM | HQ ticket sales + refreshments open at Noon
Distance from Huntsville: 26 miles
Cost: $35 | Proceeds support Historic Decatur Association
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What you’ll see

Vintage Faith Church in the Historic Albany District of Decatur, Alabama — Admire architectural features, gorgeous interior finishes and decor within historic Decatur homes and churches. (Decatur Christmas Tour of Homes)

The doorway to the Perkins-McCutcheon Home decorated for the holidays and the Decatur Christmas Tour of Homes in the Historic Albany District, Decatur, Alabama — Admire architectural features, gorgeous interior finishes and decor within historic Decatur homes and churches. (Decatur Christmas Tour of Homes)

The 2025 Historic Decatur Christmas Tour features six homes, three churches and more historic places. Stops include:

Albany Historic District
⛪️ Vintage Faith Church, circa 1898
🌟 Booth Home, circa 1900
🌟 Perkins-McCutcheon Home, circa 1921
🌟 Peebles-Jones Home, circa 1887
🎨 The Art Loft, circa 1915

Old Decatur Historic District
⛪️ First United Methodist Church, circa 1835
⛪️ Decatur Methodist Church, circa 1852
🌟 House Home, circa 1927
🌟 Bridges Home, circa 1908-1913
🌟 Catlett-Ryan Home, circa 1936
🎨 Carnegie Visual Arts Center, circa 1904

More fun in Decatur’s historic districts

A huge moose Christmas decoration in white lights outside of the Cook Museum of Natural Science in Decatur, Alabama — Admire the spectacular decor and window displays along 2nd Avenue and Bank Street, hear carolers, take a carriage ride and more. (Decatur Christmas Tour of Homes)

The Paper Chase gift shop in the Historic Albany District, Decatur, Alabama, decorated for the holidays — Admire the spectacular decor and window displays along 2nd Avenue and Bank Street, hear carolers, take a carriage ride and more. (Decatur Christmas Tour of Homes)

Beyond the ticketed tour, plan some time to stroll the sidewalks to admire the entire Albany and Old Decatur Historic Districts, both on the National Register of Historic Places.

Other seasonal activities you can enjoy that day:

🎁 Carriage rides departing from the Carnegie Visual Arts Center (tickets sold separately)
🎶 Live Nativity + a children’s choir performance at Decatur Methodist Church
🛍️ Holiday market at Westminster Presbyterian Church
🎅 Santa Claus + costumed Christmas carolers at various tour locations
🍴Shopping + dining throughout both downtown shopping districts
👉 Get a full itinerary here.

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