Go camping , see the rodeo, or hit the water park - whatever you decide to do, it's always fun in Belton!
BattleZone Paintball
Admission includes all day play, all day air, rental fee of equipment and 500 paintballs. Party packages available. Lighted fields for night play. By Appointment ONLY
866 Shanklin Rd.
Belton, TX 76513
Phone: (254) 289-7570
Hours:
Sat-, 11:00 am to 10:00 pm
Sun-, 1::00 pm to 10:00 pm
Weekdays by appointment only. Other contact: 254-563-2461
Admission: $25.00
Bell County Expo Center
This newly remodeled multi-purpose entertainment and event complex was built in 1987, and is now home to the Bell County Youth Fair Livestock Show and Rodeo, Central Texas State Fair, Belton Area Chamber of Commerce 4th of July PRCA Rodeo, and countless concerts and conventions. In all, more than 500 events take place here annually.
For Decades, the Bell County Museum has been a vital resource for the collection, interpretation and preservation of the historical heritage of the Bell County area. The collection covers pre-history, land grant period, the formation of the county in 1850, and the establishment of Fort Hood. The Bell County Museum is now home to The Gault Site, a new interactive exhibit focusing on one of the most prolific and important archaeological sites in North America, located in Bell County, Texas. Now housed in the beautifully restored Carnegie Library Building, constructed in 1904, the Bell County Museum is one of only 12 libraries originally endowed by Andrew Carnegie still standing in Texas.
Award-winning museum provides interactive exhibits, Fun Shops and Summer Camps for children. The museum also has the Time Travelers Kids Club. Call the museum to see how your child can explore archaeology at the museum.
By appointment only, browse through the art gallery. The Bell Fine Arts Association also offers art classes for children and adults. Contact them about upcoming events.
438 N. Wall Street
Belton, TX 76513
Phone: (254) 239-4207
Hours:
Wed-, 9:00 am to 3:00
Sat-, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Other hours by appointment only.
Belton Christian Youth Center
The BCYC offers youth sports leagues, kid's night out, after school programs, musicals, summer camps, and more! Contact the Belton Christian Youth Center for details.
505 East Ave C
Belton, TX 76513
Phone: (254) 939-5759
Belton Lake & Stillhouse Hollow Lake
Belton Lake has long been a Central Texas favorite for water sports, fishing tournaments, camping, picnics or just relaxing. Here, anglers haul in White Crappie, Walleye, Flathead Catfish, Bluegill, Sunfish, Largemouth and White Bass. Fed by the Leon River, Belton Lake offers a haven for fishing and boating enthusiasts, covering 12,300 surface acres with 136 miles of shoreline.
Fed by the Lampasas River, Stillhouse Hollow Lake is rated among the highest of Texas lakes for water quality. It covers 11,830 acres and includes 58 miles of shoreline. Open to all, the lake offers many attractive areas for outdoor recreation, water sports, hunting, fishing, sailing or just kicking back Hiking enthusiasts will enjoy the Chalk River Falls Nature Trail and its scenic waterfall.
Swim, sunbathe and enjoy Belton Lake at Sierra Beach, BLORA's authorized swimming area. The swimming area is open Friday, Saturday and Sunday throughout the summer season pending availability of lifeguards. 2 large water slides are located near the beach. The snack bar sells refreshments. More than 300 family picnic sites and 143 covered picnic shelters, many with barbecue grills are scattered throughout the park. Fishing, ski and party boats are available for rent at the boat dock. Fishing tours, fishing contests, and weekend lake tours are also offered.
Shop among a variety of vendors who offer everything from antiques to handmade jewelry to unique clothing to Texas BBQ. Central Avenue at Penelope Street is lined with outdoor booths. This event, which is sponsored by the Downtown Belton Merchants Association, happens the third Saturday of every month. Call 254-933-2819 or 254-933-8833 for more information.
Yettie Polk Park 101 S. Davis Park Belton, TX 76513
Phone: (254) 933-5860
Farmers Market
Fresh fruits and vegetables from local farmers.
Corner of Central Ave and Penelope St
Belton, TX 76513
Phone: (254) 778-2104
Saturdays only, 7:00 am - sell-out or 1:00 pm, mid May - September 30
Gault Site at Bell County Museum
Our new permanent archaeology exhibition is an interactive experience that will focus on how the Gault Site was used by early peoples as an extremely important source for tool making.
The T.B. Harris Community Center is a beautiful, multi-purpose facility able to accommodate meetings, family reunions, wedding receptions, and training seminars. Amenities include wireless internet, audio and visual capabilities with projection screens available, a full-use kitchen, and various set-up options in select rooms. Reservations may be made by phone, email or by visiting the center.
Belton's best hidden treasure along the bank of Nolan Creek. Enjoy a stroll or bike ride among Belton's natural beauty of trees and birds. The Hike and Bike trail connects Confederate, Yettie Polk, and Harris Community Parks.
Lena Armstrong Public Library
Contact the library for details on events for adults and children.
301 East 1st Avenue
Belton, TX 76513
Phone: (254) 933-5830
Monday and Friday, 10am-5pm Tuesday-Thursday, 11am-6pm Saturday, 9am-2pm
Miller Springs Nature Center
Miller Springs offers an expansive 266 acres for hiking and exploring nature on a self-guided basis. This authentically restored prairie area includes several well-maintained walking trails lined with native broom grass, blue stem and wildflowers that lead to picturesque sites thoughout the center. Located in the historic "Tennessee Valley" along the Leon River, Miller Springs Nature Center is home to three canyons and overlooks the Belton spillway.
The Musick Alumni Center & Museum at the Parker House on the campus of University of Mary Hardin-Baylor is housed in the former president's home, which has been remodeled to showcase the rich heritage of the school. The first floor exhibits communicate fourteen of the traditions loved by students and alumni while the upstairs tells the chronological history of UMHB, beginning in 1845.
509 West 9th Street on UMHB Campus
Belton, TX 76513
Phone: (254) 295-4599
Hours:
Mon-Fri, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Admission: Free
South Belton Cemetery Self-Guided Tour
Discover History as you tour the South Belton Cemetery. Many of those buried at South this Cemetery contributed to the development of Belton, Bell County, and Texas. There are members of pioneer families that worked the land and established the towns, and there are bankers, merchants, doctors, and community leaders. The cemetery has two 1936 Texas Historical Commission markers. Veterans of the War of 1812, the Mexican War, San Jacinto, Indian Wars, more than 90 Confederate veterans, and at least one Union Army veteran of the Civil War all rest here. The marker for Elizabeth Burriss, who died in 1851, has the earliest death date. Brochures available at Belton Chamber of Commerce.
Belton Chamber of Commerce
412 East Central Ave.
Belton, TX 76513
Phone: (254) 939-3551
Splash Pads
2010 Season opens May 29! Cool off the kids in one of Belton's two splash pads. A Chisolm Trail theme water feature is available at the Harris Community Park. Tiger Splash Pad is located at the corner of South Wall Street and East Avenue S.
OPENING MAY 1ST 2010!!! Saturdays & Sundays only from May 1st - May 23) Admission $8.00 plus tax for ages 3 and up. Memorial Day weekend (May 29-31)will be at regular prices.
This seven acre water park has something for every member of the family.
For a real splash, try the 40 foot tower with three giant waterslides. Fly down 900 feet of twists and turns before plunging into the cool waters below. Spend a relaxing time floating on the lazy river. Test your strength and skill swinging on the rings across the Texas sized pool, play basketball, or enjoy a game of volleyball on the sand court. The kiddie pool is equipped with 3 slides for the little ones.
Concessions are available. Admission includes regular rate, late day (3pm-6pm)rates & season passes.
Party facilities & covered pavilions available for rental.
1410 Waco Rd.
Belton, TX 76513
Phone: (254) 939-0366
OPEN daily for 2010 Season on June 4 - August 22. Remain open for Sat-Sun (August 28 & 29) and LABOR DAY weekend (September 4-6). Closed for season on September 6, 2010. Check out this summer's 'Teen Nights' and 'Adult Nights'! with Live entertainment.
Admission: Adult $14.00 plus tax; Child (ages 3-12) $11.00 plus tax Non-swimmers: $6.50 plus tax
Belton Lake Outdoor Recreation Area Ranch offers 1-hour guided trail rides that pass through some of the best scenery in Texas. Pony rides for children under twelve are available, as well as riding lessons for all levels of riding experience. Horses are available for beginners and experts alike.
The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor was chartered in 1845 by the Republic of Texas. The first building, simply called "The College," was built in 1886 but burned in 1929. The Luther Memorial Arches are the only evidence of that structure and are an important campus landmark today. The University sits on 250 acres in the rolling hills of Central Texas. Enjoy walking through this peaceful campus filled with historic buildings, historical markers, native landscaping, many sculptures and a vibrant student spirit.
