If youre a sports enthusiast traveling through Texas, make sure to stop by Temple. Despite being a smaller town compared to some of the larger cities in the state, Temple has plenty to offer when it comes to sports and culture.
Start your journey at McLane Stadium (1001 S Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Waco), home of Baylor Universitys football team. This stunning stadium can accommodate over 45,000 fans and is located just thirty minutes from downtown Temple. In addition to catching a game during football season, take advantage of tours that are offered yearround for an upclose look at this impressive structure.
Next on your list should be Dell Diamond (3400 E Palm Valley Blvd., Round Rock). Although technically outside of city limits, this minor league baseball stadium is well worth the short drive. As home turf for the TripleA Round Rock Express team affiliated with Major League Baseballs Texas Rangers organization since 2019 history takes center stage here as wellpreserved memorabilia dates back decades before opening day i.e., Nolan Ryan jerseys & gloves are displayed along with Big League bats signed by visiting players like Ken Griffey Jr.
If basketball is more your speed, check out Bell County Expo Center (301 W Loop 121) which hosts a variety of events including high school basketball games alongside live music shows or local rodeo championships truly capturing what life in rural Texas looks like from an outsiders perspective!
Finish off your day exploring culture with horseshoe pits nearby Miller Park on Friday evenings where families gather around BBQ grills and picnic tables while kids run about enjoying recessstyle playground equipment such as swings or monkey bars right there alongside iconic structures like Santa Fe Depot Museum showcasing railway heritage dating back centuries ago not far from Veterans Memorial Plaza honoring our heroes who served!
Temple may not be known for its bustling metropolis, but what it lacks in size, it makes up for with historic charm and a thriving sports scene. Dont miss out on experiencing the best of both worlds while youre in town!
Websites:
https://www.baylorbears.com/facilities/mclanestadium.html
https://www.milb.com/roundrock/
http://ci.temple.tx.us/206/MillerPark
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1001 S Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Waco, TX
United States
3400 E Palm Valley Blvd.
Round Rock, TX
United States
301 W Loop 121
Temple, TX
United States