- The list below includes 18 free or cheap things to do in or near Gatesville, Texas, including 32 different types of inexpensive activities like Other Entertainment, History Museums, Movie Theaters and Parks.
- From The Last Drive-In Picture Show to Coryell Museum Historical Center, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Gatesville and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Killeen, Fort Hood, Belton and Copperas Cove.
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The train-themed Whistle Stop Park is located next to the Temple Railroad and Heritage Museum. It hosts a large, wooden playground with eating areas, a grill and pavilions that can be reserved for special events.
33.1 Miles
Dive into the Czech history, genealogy and culture at the Czech Heritage Museum. Check out the exhibiting artifacts or take part in an educational program to learn more. The museum is open Tuesday through Saturday.
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Visitors to the Temple Railroad & Heritage Museum can explore the local and regional history of the railroad. Open Tuesdays through Saturdays, the museum hosts exhibits like railroad passenger cars and three locomotives.
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Known for its wide selection of beer on tap, O'Briens Irish Pub provides traditional Irish cuisine for its visitors. The pub has a stage that showcases local music and an upstairs area for electronic dart boards.
33.6 Miles
A movie theater featuring an IMAX auditorium, Premiere Cinema + IMAX - Temple displays first-run feature films using digital projection and sound. The theater offers stadium seating, party and event hosting, 3D movies and a concession area.
33.9 Miles
As a miniature golf center, Putt Putt Fun Center features a variety of outdoor courses ranging from 18 to 36 holes. The courses feature challenges and obstacles like walls, curves, changes in elevation, and more.
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A bowling alley featuring synthetic lanes with automatic scoring, AMF Westview Lanes hosts open bowling as well as parties, leagues, and tournaments. The alley features a snack bar with a variety of refreshments.
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Bordered by trees on 10 acres, Ferguson Park offers a well-maintained playground, baseball fields, picnic pavilion, and grilling area. Main attractions include a splash pad and rope-climbing tree.
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At the Waco Mammoth Site, visitors walk to a dig shelter where six Columbian mammoth fossils are located. The tour lasts about 45 minutes, and before or after, visitors can shop in the gift shop and eat in the picnic area.
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Located at Waco Square, the Premiere Cinema 6 is a movie theater multiplex that shows mostly newly released Hollywood movies in digital video and sound. The theater features discount specials and has a reward program.