HotelTonight – Temple Texas Hotels
Over the course of its history, the Central Texas town of Temple has transformed from a booming railroad town to a lovely small city. Temple locals love their town because of its small-town charm, its rich history and beautiful surroundings. I immediately understood the appeal of living in a town like Temple when I visited, and that's saying something, considering I've lived in big cities my entire life. There's just a certain laidback, welcoming atmosphere in Temple that you won't find many other places, and I loved it. I was so glad I took advantage of the opportunity to explore Temple while in Texas, because I had a blast experiencing life in a small town for myself. To book my last-minute hotel in Temple, Texas, I simply pulled up the HotelTonight app on my phone and within minutes had a great hotel waiting for me in the heart of Temple.
Historic Downtown
Temple's historic downtown is the center of life and activity in this small town, and it truly felt like a quintessential small Texas town. Temple was primarily built as a railroad town in 1881, and it was full of immigrants looking for job on the railroads. Today, you can see this history and culture of Temple at a number of sites downtown, such as the Temple Railroad and Heritage Museum and the Czech Heritage Museum and Genealogy Center, and just by walking the idyllic old downtown streets.
Performing Arts
Believe it or not, but the small town of Temple actually has quite an impressive arts and entertainment scene. If you love live music and the performing arts, you'll be pleasantly surprised by Temple. This town is home to lively dance halls, the Temple Civic Theatre and music venues. Of course, there are also a number of galleries and museums in Temple that will give you a better feel for the city's artistic and cultural scenes.
The Outdoors
Temple locals love getting outdoors and enjoying good weather, and it's easy for them, seeing as how there is so much to do and see in the areas around Temple. The biggest and best source of outdoor recreation in Temple is Lake Belton, which draws visitors from countless towns nearby. Lake Belton is a great place for fishing, hiking and water sports, and I couldn't pass up spending a day at the lake while in Temple. Enjoying the beauty and the sunshine at Lake Belton was definitely the highlight of my time in Temple.
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If you're looking to soak in the charm and character of a small town while still having plenty of great entertainment and recreation at your fingertips, Temple is a great town to visit. This small Texas town is full of history and charm, and I loved every moment I spent exploring it. I wouldn't have been able to plan such a fun, interesting trip to Temple if it weren't for HotelTonight, which made it so simple for me to find a great Temple hotel at a moment's notice.
