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For a community the size of Temple, the level and quality of cultural activities is amazing. Temple has a full subscription symphony season and the Performing Arts Series bring in world-class entertainment. Other amenities offered to Temple citizens and visitors include: museums, galleries, local theater, musical and sports events, multi-screen movie theater, public parks and sports fields. The Corps of Engineers manages nearby lakes: Lake Belton (9 miles) and Stillhouse Hollow Reservoir (15 miles).
Temple's Mayborn Convention Center, the Bell County Exposition Center, and the new Hilton Garden Inn all offer convention and meeting facilities for local, statewide and national events. The city has an outstanding private country club, Wildflower, managed by Club Corp of America. Area restaurants offer everything from downtown fine dining to fast food. From Mexican and barbecue, to Italian and Chinese, no palate will go un-rewarded.
Historical Amenities
Bell County Museum
www.bellcountytx.org
The Bell county Museum (County Seat, Belton) depicts varied aspects of rural and city life in permanent and rotating exhibits highlighting the first 100 years of Bell County from 1850 to 1950. The museum is housed in the community's historic Carnegie Library. For more information call 254.933.5243.
Czech Heritage Museum & Genealogy Center
www.czechmuseum.org
The Czech Heritage Museum & Genealogy Center celebrates Czech history and the traditions of the pioneers who settled Texas. It includes a variety of Czech artifacts, Bibles, costumes, antique musical instruments, and houses an extensive library with historic documents dating back to the 1700's. For more information call 254.773.1575 or 800.727.7578.
Little Joey Y La Familia Museum
www.littlejoemusichomestead.com
The Little Joey Y La Familia Museum recognizes Temple's own Grammy award winner, Joe Hernandez, a pioneer of Tejano music.
Railroad and Heritage Museum
www.rrhm.org
The Railroad and Heritage Museum houses one of the most outstanding collections of railroad and pioneer material in the state. The exhibits highlight the diversity of Central Texas and the accomplishments of numerous citizens who helped tame the Texas frontier. It is a must-see for anyone who loves trains and Texas. The recently renovated historic Santa Fe Railroad Depot in downtown Temple is the new home for the museum. For more information call 254.298.5172.
Scott & White Log Cabin Medical Museum
www.sw.org
At the Scott & White Log Cabin Medical Museum, one can enjoy viewing the 150-year old log cabin which was the original retreat and study of Dr. Scott. Photographs and artifacts are on display are on display along with historical material on the evolution of medical treatments over the century.
Temple's Residential Historical District
www.templehistoricdistrict.org
Temple's Residential Historical District is immediately north of downtown and includes much of the original town site and residential area associated with the "coming of the railroad" in the 1880's.
Texas Early Day Tractor & Engine Association
www.tedtea.org
The Texas Early Day Tractor and Engine Association, located in the Northwest Industrial Park, has permanent grounds and an annual show featuring antique and historic equipment.
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