Pokemon Go has swept the globe, including here in Decatur. And why wouldn’t it?
At it’s core, Pokemon Go is an urban game. One that encourages walking (to hatch eggs and catch pokemon) and density (the more people, the more Pokemon).
And if you don’t play (here’s a tutorial to get you going), you might be surprised that it also subtlety raises the profile of public art in communities. How? Because, more often than not, “Pokestops” are painted murals, statues and monuments around town. So while the Old Courthouse isn’t a Pokestop (a place to collect Pokeballs and Potions), many of the Living Wall murals around town are. Kinda cool, I’d say.
As such, Decatur is a pretty good place to play the game. We may not have the density of downtown Atlanta or Midtown to catch a Dragonite or a Snorlax (I know, non-players are now wondering what the heck I’m babbling on about), but we have great sidewalks, public art galore and plenty of places to put up your feet and battle with your friends. (Not to mention a certain park that’s currently a “nest” for the most popular Pokemon of all.)
That’s a big reason why you see people playing the game all over the city right now.
So, let’s get right down to it. Fellow Pokemon Go trainers, where are the best places to catch Pokemon in and around Decatur? Where are your favorite gyms?
This should be an interesting thread. 🙂
