Hotels in Temple, TX

Perched between Waco and Austin, Temple is a small town that packs a punch. From the iconic Temple Civic Theatre and only a 45-minute drive from Austin, begin your central Texas getaway from Temple hotels.

The Temple Civic Theatre is a community theater located downtown. The theater puts on plays throughout the year featuring both amateur actors as well as professional actors who have come from around the country to play a part in their productions. The theater also offers classes for adults and children so they can learn more about theater production and acting techniques.

The Temple Historic District is designated as a National Register of Historic Places and is located in downtown Temple. It includes several buildings that were built between the 1880s and 1930s, including churches, homes, stores, hotels, schools, banks, post offices, and more! Visitors can take guided tours of some of these buildings to learn about their history or visit some of the restaurants or shops located within this district.

Just 30 minutes from Temple, nearby Killeen is home to one of the largest U.S. Army installations in the world—Fort Hood military base. Established in 1942, Camp Hood has played an important role in our nation’s history, serving as a training camp for troops during World War II and playing host to several major military operations over the years. Today, Fort Hood continues to be a vital part of the community and visitors are welcome to explore its grounds. Don’t miss out on seeing the impressive UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter display at Division East or taking a tour of historic buildings such as the 1st Cavalry Division Museum or 2nd Armored Division Memorial Park. From there, head over to the Mayborn Science Theater, a planetarium located on the Central Texas College campus. Marvel at constellations, the solar system, galaxies, and other phenomena of space. You can easily reach Fort Hood for a day of fun and learning when you stay at the best Temple hotels.

Just a 45-minute drive away from the top hotels in Temple, Austin is a great day trip. Explore the boutiques along South Congress Avenue for a kitschy souvenir or enjoy some live music at the venues on the popular Rainey Street and elsewhere downtown. Nature lovers will enjoy exploring Lady Bird Lake, where they can rent kayaks or paddle boards. Aside from its tech boom, Austin is known as a foodie paradise, where you can get everything from quintessential Texas barbecue to some Vietnamese from a food truck.

From sculpture gardens to historic districts to day trips into Austin – there are plenty of exciting things to do when visiting Temple. Book your room at Temple hotels and begin your adventure through Central Texas today.

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