'''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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