12 hotels near Temple, TX, USA

Although founded as a railroad town in 1881 by owners of the Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe Railroad company, Temple is now a small town with a big creative scene. The Temple Railroad and Heritage Museum on the second floor of the Santa Fe Railroad station highlights the city’s beginnings as a railroad town to what it is today. You can watch history come to life at the Battle of Temple Junction, an annual event held in town that commemorates the city’s history. You can attend more annual events like the Temple Texas Air Show or the Temple College Jazz Festival to celebrate the town and its creative scene. The Wilson House Tour features this creativity through its extensive use of decorative plastic laminates! Although it may sound odd, the house is a statement of the city’s innovation, design excellence and commitment to the city’s development of interior surfacing products. The outdoors also await you in Temple. You can walk, bike or hike Pepper Creek Trail or even visit the past with a historic tour through Hillcrest Cemetery. You can play disc golf at Lions Park or plan a picnic at one of the many parks in Temple. End your day by catching the sunset at Belton Lake or dive into Temple Lake Park for a refreshing swim.  Engage with the community and learn about Texas in Temple. Hotels near this little city give you the opportunity to relax and recharge for another day in this town. Book with Choice Hotels near Temple for an unforgettable trip to this Texas city. Book online now!