Temple, Texas Travel Guide
Also see: Salado,
Waco
Located between Waco and Ausitn, this city is the medical
center for central Texas and an important industrial producer. Temple
was established by the Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe Railroad and named
for its chief construction engineer, B. B. M. Temple.
Railroads still play a big role in the city's economy,
which also benefits from a more modern form of transportation: the interstate
highway. Always busy I-35 slices through the city so you'll find plenty
of fast food outlets and inexpensive accommodations along its route.
Attractions:
Bell County Museum. This museum showcases local
history; the museum's Miriam A. Ferguson Collection highlights the life
and career of Texas's first female governor, best known as "Ma"
Ferguson. Located at 201 N. Main Street.
Belton Lake. This lake offers 13 public parks with
camping and picnicking. Located off FM 2271 and FM 2305.
Czech Heritage Museum. Czechs played an important
role in settling central Texas, and their contribution is remembered in
this museum housed in the SPJST (Slovanska Podporujici Jednota Statu Texas,
or Slavonic Benevolent Order State of Texas) Insurance Company. The museum
contains Czech costumes, a circa A.D. 1530 bible, quilts, a handmade dulcimer,
and household items. Located at 520 N. Main St.
Railroad and Pioneer Museum. The old railroad depot
once located in nearby Moody was transported here---boards, floor, and
all. It's now a museum and library. Located at 315 West Avenue B.
Summer Fun USA. This seasonal waterpark cools down
summer visitors with an inner-tube ride, sandy beach, and more. Located
at 1410 Waco Rd.
Temple Hotels
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Temple Restaurants:
Clem Mikeska's Bar-B-Q. The Mikeska family is legendary
in the world of Texas barbecue, so much so they're often called the "first
family of Texas barbecue." Clem and his family have been preparing
barbecue since 1965 and, rather than the traditional Texas brisket, they
specialize in sirloin. Located at 1217 South 57th Street.
Clem Mikeska's Grill. This grill is located just
behind the barbecue eatery and specializes in Texas food, from chicken
fried to fried catfish. Located at 1217 South 57th Street.
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