- 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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The world renowned architect Robert Trent Jones Jr. designed the 18-hole course that is the focus of the Mill Creek Golf & Country Club. The course weaves and flows around the Salado Creek through towering elm and oak trees.
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Lions Junction Family Water Park offers fun with a wide range of activities. Multiple water-slides, a train-themed water feature, the beach pool and a river ride keep action going while the grill menu replenishes energy.
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As a water park, Hawiian Falls offers a wide range of activities, from lazy rivers, to tubing, to water slides. The park has a large shallow pool with water playgrounds, fountains, and cabanas.
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The Hawaiian Falls Water Park is a water park that strives to provide fun and entertainment to those who visit. The park contains a number of attractions, including a 65-foot body slide and an 800-foot-long lazy river.
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Situated on the banks of the Brazos River, the McLane Stadium can hold up to 45,000 people, and it is home to the Baylor University football team. A variety of other events like music concerts and family programs are held at the site as well.
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People can visit a zoo, walk 15 miles of nature trails, view the river from points high above it, play on the playground, splash in the splash pad, and play disc golf without leaving the boundaries of Cameron Park. The park is also popular with anglers and paddleboaters.
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The mission of the Jubilee Theater is to create theatrical works that reflect eh African-American experiences. The theater shows live productions such as 'Sunset Baby' and 'The Color Purple'.
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The small Salado College Hill Park is based around the stablized ruins of the original Salado College building which was constructed in 1860. The park also has a statue of Empressario E.S.C. Robertston.
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The Central Texas Area Museum offers exhibits, resources, genealogical records, and collections focused on the history and culture of the Central Texas area. They emphasize Scottish heritage in particular, and host a number of special events with that theme.
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The Cameron Park Zoo features many animals from the Brazos River area, and animals from North and South America. This small zoo, 52 acres, also features a large open lemur habitat.