There are only two reasons to visit Decatur. 1) You’re going to Millikin University or 2) You’re into ‘ghost hunting’ or the paranormal.
During my years at Millikin, I came to realize how dangerous the town is. It’s not uncommon to hear gun shots at night. The crime level is through the roof.
With the exception of attending the college, the only reason to ever go to Decatur is if you’re into the paranormal. There are lots of fantastic spots to go ‘ghost hunting’ in the town where you’re almost guaranteed to see something strange. However, if you do go out at night, be sure you’re with a group of people, there is no part of the city that is safe for someone to walk alone at night.