Bell district, Texas, United States

Places to visit near Temple

Temple is a town in Bell district, Texas, United States, home to about 72,277 people. Within 50 km by road there are 186 places to visit — 118 forts & heritage, 27 churches, 17 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 11 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Old Saint Lukes Episcopal Church (15 km), Mount Zion United Methodist Church (16 km) and Bell County Expo Center (19 km).

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Temple, Texas
Temple, Bell district, Texas, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Temple at a glance

Location
Bell district, Texas, United States
Population
about 72,277
Coordinates
31.0982° N, 97.3428° W
Places within 50 km
186 (7 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Temple

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Forts & heritage near Temple

137 forts & heritage within 100 km of Temple. The closest is City of Temple (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Temple

31 churches within 100 km of Temple. The closest is Ave T Church of Christ (4 km); the best-known is Old Saint Lukes Episcopal Church (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Temple

21 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Temple. The closest is Jim Thornton Dam (4 km); the best-known is Belton Lake (24 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Temple

15 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Temple. The closest is Bland Mountain (25 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Temple

10 museums within 100 km of Temple. The closest is Temple Railroad and Heritage Museum (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Temple

9 parks within 100 km of Temple. The closest is Beall Park (14 km); the best-known is Bell County Expo Center (19 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Temple

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 41 km on the road.

  1. Start in Temple
  2. 15 km Old Saint Lukes Episcopal Church · church, Bell
  3. 1 km Mount Zion United Methodist Church · church, Bell
  4. 5 km Bell County Expo Center · park, Bell
  5. 19 km City of Temple · heritage site, Bell
  6. 1 km 42nd Reunion of Hood's Texas Brigade · heritage site, Bell
  7. 0 km Back to Temple

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    Within 15 km of Temple

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Temple by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage118137City of Temple (1 km)
    Churches2731Ave T Church of Christ (4 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1721Jim Thornton Dam (4 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1115Bland Mountain (25 km)
    Museums510Temple Railroad and Heritage Museum (1 km)
    Parks59Beall Park (14 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens14Owl Creek Wildlife Management Area (26 km)
    Waterfalls22Chalk Ridge Falls Park (24 km)

    Temple: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Temple?

    Old Saint Lukes Episcopal Church (church, about 15 km), Mount Zion United Methodist Church (church, about 16 km), Bell County Expo Center (park, about 19 km), City of Temple (heritage site, about 1 km), 42nd Reunion of Hood's Texas Brigade (heritage site, about 1 km), Christ Episcopal Church of Temple (heritage site, about 1 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Temple?

    186 places on Spotwander: 118 forts & heritage, 27 churches, 17 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 11 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Temple?

    City of Temple, about 1 km by road; 42nd Reunion of Hood's Texas Brigade (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Temple?

    Ave T Church of Christ, about 4 km by road; Northside Church of Christ (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Temple?

    Jim Thornton Dam, about 4 km by road; Steakley Lake Dam (22 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Temple?

    Start in Temple, visit Old Saint Lukes Episcopal Church, then Mount Zion United Methodist Church, then Bell County Expo Center, then City of Temple, then 42nd Reunion of Hood's Texas Brigade, and drive back — about 41 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Temple?

    October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Temple

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Temple’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Temple on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.