Princess Theatre
The Princess Theatre is a 677-seat performing arts venue in Decatur, Alabama. Around it, U.S. Space & Rocket Center (20 mi) comes first on our list. For mild weather, aim for March, April, May and October (64–80°F highs).
A theatre inside Decatur
You can stay in Decatur
Princess Theatre is inside Decatur, which has 29 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Mar, Apr, May and Oct
March, April, May and October are the mild months, with highs of 64–80°. When to go ↓
An airport 12 miles away
Huntsville (HSV) has airline service, about 12 miles from Princess Theatre.
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
When to go
Here is how the weather at Princess Theatre changes month by month.
Princess Theatre
The Princess Theatre is a 677-seat performing arts venue in Decatur, Alabama. The art deco-style building was originally built in 1887 as a livery stable. In 1919, the building was transformed into a silent film and vaudeville playhouse.
In 1941 the Princess received its art deco redesign. A bright neon marque which displays the name was installed around the same time. Local architect Albert Frahn painted the interior in burgundy and gray, with glow-in-the-dark murals. Outside the doors, the floor is paved with terrazzo in a map of Alabama, that marks the Tennessee River and City of Decatur.
- Type
- Theatre
- Listed
- listed on the Alabama Register of Landmarks and Heritage (1981)
- Wikipedia readers
- 1.1K a year
Rooms near Princess Theatre
Lodging nearby is in Decatur (29) and Huntsville (106).
- 1U.S. Space & Rocket Center
- 2Space City USA
- 3Burritt on the Mountain
- 4Southern Adventures
- 5Huntsville Museum of Art
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Princess Theatre | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decatur | in town | — | 29 22 hotels · 2 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 58,056 | $210K | D |
| Huntsville | 19 mi east | 30 min | 106 91 hotels · 4 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 6 lodges & cabins · 3 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 233,627 | $294K | C |
| Athens | 13 mi north | 20 min | 20 11 hotels · 5 motels · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 hostel · 2 RV parks | 34,209 | $270K | C |
| Madison | 15 mi northeast | 20 min | 22 19 hotels · 1 motel · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 67,968 | $399K | B− |
| Priceville | 8 mi southeast | 10 min | 5 3 hotels · 1 motel · 1 RV park | 3,952 | $266K | B+ |
| Hartselle | 12 mi south | 15 min | 6 2 hotels · 2 motels · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 16,312 | $204K | C |
| Redstone Arsenal | 20 mi east | 30 min | 4 3 hotels · 1 campground | 858 | — | — |
| Rogersville | 23 mi northwest | 35 min | 6 1 hotel · 1 motel · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 1,434 | $186K | C+ |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Combine it with these
These well-known places are within 68 miles.
41 mi MuseumMuscle Shoals Sound Studio
120 mi MuseumU.S. Space & Rocket Center1.0M visitors a year46 mi LakeLewis Smith Lake215 mi Theme parkSpace City USA
326 mi MuseumBurritt on the Mountain
67 mi WaterfallNoccalula Falls Park423 mi Theme parkSouthern Adventures
524 mi MuseumHuntsville Museum of ArtPhoto credits
Muscle Shoals Sound Studio: Dailynetworks, CC BY-SA 3.0 · U.S. Space & Rocket Center: formulanone from Huntsville, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Burritt on the Mountain: Carol M. Highsmith, Public domain · Noccalula Falls Park: Thejammer (talk), Public domain · Huntsville Museum of Art: Chris Pruitt, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Planning a visit to Princess Theatre
Is Princess Theatre in Decatur?
Yes. It’s inside Decatur, AL.
When is the best time to visit Princess Theatre?
March, April, May and October, with highs of 64–80°.
What is the closest airport to Princess Theatre?
Huntsville (HSV), about 12 miles away. The nearest big hub is Birmingham-Shuttlesworth (BHM), about 73 miles.
Where should I stay near Princess Theatre?
Decatur (in town, 29 places to stay), Huntsville (19 mi, 106 places to stay) and Athens (13 mi, 20 places to stay).
Questions for Decatur
Ask a question, or answer one, in Decatur’s Town Square.
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