'''Temple''' is a city in the Blackland Prairie region of Texas.

Get in

  • '''I-35''' between Waco and Austin
  • '''US 190''' east of Killeen
  • Get around

    See

  • '''Czech Heritage Museum''', 520 N. Main, 254 773 1575, [http://www.spjst.com/museum.html]. Focuses on Czech immigration and culture contributions to the multi-ethnic mix of the state.
  • '''Historic town square'''
  • Do

    Buy

  • '''2nd Street Emporium''', 8 S 2nd St, 254 770 0088.
  • '''Aunt Minnie's Antiques''', 504 N 3rd St, 254 778 6010.
  • '''Fern's Antiques''', 108 N Main St, 254 899 9866.
  • '''Hart's Antiques''', 3 S 2nd St, 254 771 3380.
  • Eat

  • '''Casa Ole Restaurant & Cantina''', 3111 S 31st St # 3049 (''in Temple Mall''), 254 778 5399. Good Tex-Mex place well known for its chips and salsa.
  • '''Cheeves Brothers Steak House''', 14 E Avenue A, 254 742 2300, [http://www.cheeves.com. Good local steakhouse. Try the tenderloin and the Caesar salad.
  • '''Dynasty Chinese Restaurant''', 2501 Airport Rd., 254 778 4434, [http://www.dynastychineserestaurant.com]. Features a better-than-average buffet.
  • '''Pignetti's Italian Restaurant''', 14 S 2nd St, 254 778 1269, [http://www.pignettis.com/]. Great Italian fare in a romantic atmosphere. Reservations accepted.
  • Drink

  • '''Duck Tavern''', 12 S 2nd St, 254 770 0502, [http://www.duckhorntx.com]. Upscale lounge bar with pool and a selection of cigars.
  • Sleep

  • '''Hilton Garden Inn Temple''', 1749 Scott Boulevard, 254 773 0200. High speed internet, jacuzzi, pool, and a restaurant on premises.
  • '''Quality Inn Temple''', 1610 W Nugent Ave, 254 770 1100. Free internet and a decent breakfast.
  • '''Fairfield Inn''', 1402 SW H K Dodgen Loop, 254 771 3030. Basic accommodations with free internet.
  • Get out

  • '''Lake Belton''' is just west of town.
  • '''Miller Springs Natural Area''', FM 2305 (off Texas Highway 36 north of town). The park is comprised of a wetland area created by the overflow of Lake Belton in 1992 and some areas of restored Blackland Prairie, including a mile-long handicap accessible boardwalk. Popular for hiking and nature photography.
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