- 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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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.
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.
34.0 Miles
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.
34.5 Miles
Silverstone Park covers five acres in a friendly, neighborhood setting encompassed by trees and quiet streets. Guests can enjoy a playground, half-mile walking trail, basketball court and picnic pavilion with grilling equipment.
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Featuring full stadium seating and digital surround sound, Galaxy 16 is a local movie theater that shows the latest released films. Other amenities at the theater include ticketing kiosks, birthday party hosting, and 3-D capabilities.
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A museum and archive devoted to the history of the Texas Red Men Association, the Red Men Museum & Library features 4200 volumes pertaining to Texas history as well as displays that showcase various aspects of Texas history.