- TripBuzz found 21 things to do with kids in or near Gatesville, Texas, including 19 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Killeen, Copperas Cove, Fort Hood and Belton.
- From Coryell Museum Historical Center to The Last Drive-In Picture Show, the Gatesville area offers 35 different types of family activities, including: Other Entertainment, History Museums, Movie Theaters and Parks.
- Dubbed the 'Spur Capitol of Texas', Gatesville is home to the largest spur collection in the US at The Mitchell Collection Museum. With a modest population of just over 15,000, the city offers a family-friendly atmosphere and sense of downhome hospitality in the community with scenic landscaping, charming eateries and boutique shops.
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718 E Main Street, Gatesville, TX 76528
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Several local historical associations were combined into one entity in 1980 to found the Coryell Museum Historical Center. The history of the local area is documented and put on display at the center with special emphasis on pioneer immigration to the Texas Frontier.
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2912 South Highway 36, Gatesville, TX 76528
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Built in 1950, the Last Drive-In Picture Show has one screen and holds up to 300 cars. The theater plays double features and has a miniature golf course, an arcade, and an indoor theater onsite.
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945 CR 118, Copperas Cove, TX 76522
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Animals from 6 continents reside on the 3mile loop that makes up Topsey Exotic Ranch & Drive Thru Safari. The ranch has over 50 species of wildlife, many of which come right up to guests' vehicles.
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2218 Headquarters Avenue, Fort Hood, TX 76544
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The 1st Cavalry Division Museum is a museum detailing the lives of the earliest horse soldier regiments up until the formation of the 1st Cavalry Division in 1921. The museum is known for its 'Soldier of the 80's exhibit.
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Visitors can watch a live, historical Civil War reenactment of a mounted cavalry at the 1st Cavalry Division Horse Cavalry Detachment Stables. Kids are encouraged to have their pictures taken on the horse mannequin on the grounds.
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Phantom Warrior Lanes in Killeen, Texas features Xtreme bowling, senior bowling activities and a Family Night. Xtreme Bowling at the facility features a colorful light show and neon bowling balls and pins.
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The Belton Lake Outdoor Recreational Area is a location that offers a number of recreational amenities to its visitors. These include lake access, horseback riding and lessons, and an RV/Campground area, among others.
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The Third Cavalry Museum provides a look at the history of one of the Army's most unique regiments. It is a large campus that includes outdoor equipment displays, a children's exhibit and the Third Calvary Association gift shop.
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GarQuest Bowfishing specializes in guided freshwater bowfishing tours and day trips throughout the region. They also offer equipment to rent or purchase, as well as offering instructional classes in learning this method to catch large lake and stream fish.
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Blora Paintball is a paintball park offering open play, equipment rentals, and other amenities for its guests to enjoy. The facility contains four different fields that are open for play to those who visit.