Decatur, Illinois and Forsyth, Illinois are in the Heart of Illinois and are the ideal hub from which to explore all of central Illinois – The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum in Springfield to the west; Illinois Amish Country to the east; dozens of other Abraham Lincoln historic sites within a 360-degree radius. Following the Looking for Lincoln Heritage Trail, the sites of the Lincoln Family's first Illinois home, Abraham Lincoln's first political speech, the site where Lincoln was nominated to run for President of the United States, the log courthouse where Abraham Lincoln tried several cases and other landmarks will be found in Decatur, Illinois.

The Decatur/Forsyth area offers a wonderful cultural tourism experience as well: quaint shops in a charming historic downtown business district, galleries exhibiting all media of art, and a wide variety of unique, quality restaurants. Over 300 events and festivals take place in our area each year encompassing arts, crafts, music, dance, fun fairs, sports, Farm Progress Show™, and just about anything else you can imagine.

The Decatur Area Convention & Visitors Bureau stands ready to help you make the most of your time in the area. Click here to see a video about the area, or enter the site to discover more about why Decatur, Illinois should be the first choice for tour groups, vacations, meetings, reunions, events, trade shows, sports tournaments… WELCOME!