- The list below includes 43 free or cheap things to do in or near Temple, Texas, including 45 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Playgrounds, Movie Theaters and History Museums.
- From Whistle Stop Park to West Temple Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Temple and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Belton, Killeen, Salado and Fort Hood.
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Housed on the Baylor University campus, the W. R. Poage Legislative Library holds the official papers of 12 former members of Congress, six Texas legislators, and an editorial cartoon collection. The library also has a map collection and an extensive collection of historic campaign materials.
33.9 Miles
An indoor skating rink, Skate World is open all year round, and offers open skating as well as party and event rentals. The rink offers roller and inline skate rentals, as well.
34.0 Miles
300 S. 5th Street, Waco, TX
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Those touring the Dr. Pepper Museum create their own soft drinks, and then come up with a name and marketing strategy for their product. The museum also has a gift shop, and Free Enterprise Institute.
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The home of one of the early settlers, Fort House can be seen via a guided tour. It is furnished with period pieces and other memorabilia like cooking utensils and photographs from the late 1800's.
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The Mayborn Museum Complex lets visitors see nine wood frame buildings in a historic village, and explore 16 interactive learning rooms. In addition, visitors can see a 28-foot long model of a Pilosaur, and models of a Waco Indian grass hut, a Norwegian rock house, and an early log cabin.
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Located on the Baylor University campus, the Mayborn Museum is geared toward children. It offers a variety of educational and hands-on exhibits, and is available for birthday parties and for special events.
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The San Gabriel River is popular with many sports people. Walkers and bikers love the paths along the river, boaters love to canoe and kayak on the river, and anglers love to catch catfish, largemouth bass, and other species of fish in the water.
34.3 Miles
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100 Texas Ranger Trail, Waco, TX 76706
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The Texas Rangers are the oldest state law enforcement agency in North America. At the Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum visitors can see historic badges and field equipment, and learn about the men and women who used them.
34.9 Miles
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 along the Brazos River in Waco, Brazos Park East offers fishing docks, disc golf, horseshoe pits and picnic areas. A scenic, paved trail is available for walking, running and biking.