Temple Travel Guide

Located in Bell County, Temple is a thriving Texan city of nearly 100,000 people. Temple is situated along Interstate-35, connecting it to both Mexico and Canada and making it accessible by both land and air. The city is perfect for those looking to explore the general area, as it sits between major cities and features a variety family-friendly activities.

Things to Do in Temple

Temple boasts a number of historical landmarks and museums that will keep visitors busy for hours. Those who enjoy learning about local history can take a tour of the Temple Railroad & Heritage Museum, the Ralph Sr. and Sunny Wilson Home, or the Czech Heritage Museum which showcases the history of Temple’s many Czech founders through ancient artifacts, clothing, and exhibits.

Visitors can also spend the day relaxing at West Temple Park where they can go running, have a picnic, or cool off in the park’s splash pad, admire the scenery as they hike the Friar’s Creek Trail, or go kayaking and fishing in the waters of Miller Springs Park. Alternatively, guests can spend a few hours golfing at Sammons Golf Links or sampling a host of fine Texas-brewed wines at 3 Texans Winery, or take a class at the Cultural Activities Center.

Best Places to Stay in Temple

Temple is home to a variety of charming vacation rentals. Each rental is chalked full of modern Texas charm and comfort, offering comfortable beds with high thread count bedding, internet, TV, and full kitchens for crafting tasty meals. Some of the rentals are pet friendly, allowing guests to bring their furry friends with them on vacation.

Best Time to Visit Temple

The best time to visit Temple is March through May, generally. During this time, the weather is warm but hasn’t peaked yet, making it ideal for summer activities.

Best Events in Temple

They say that everything is bigger in Texas, which is true in the case of events, as Temple, Texas hosts some of the country’s biggest and best events. A few of them include the Central Texas Airshow, the Christmas Parade, the Bloomin’ Temple Festival, the Haunted Hayride, and the Main Street Fright Fest.

Things to Do for Families in Temple

Families with animal lovers can spend an afternoon with horses, as they make their way to Elm Ridge Stables for horseback riding lessons, or guided trail rides. They can also spend the day indoor skating at Wheels Family Skating Center, burn off excess energy and battle the Texas heat at Lions Junction Family Water Park, or go bowling, play laser tag, challenge themselves to the laser maze, and earn bragging rights at the facility’s arcade.