Killeen, Texas Visitor Information
The City Without Limits

Killeen, Texas: The City Without Limits, is one of the fastest growing cities in Texas. Visit us and experience Fort Hood, the largest military base in the free world that combines rich history and 21st century technology. Enjoy beautiful lakes, golf courses, nature trails, an Arts Theater and shopping. Located right off of Interstate Highway 35, Killeen is accessible to much, much more.

The Killeen Civic and Conference Center is 64,000 square feet featuring a large ballroom that seats 2000 theater style, or 1,000 banquet style. The beautiful Special Events room, seats 125-banquet style or up to 250 theater style. You'll enjoy six smaller breakout rooms seating 25-75, a formal Executive Board room for 25, ample restrooms and changing areas, a loading dock and full kitchen. A 51,000 sq. ft. Exhibition Hall, 400-seat Theatre, Rodeo Arena seating 5,500, 20 R.V. Hook-ups, and beautiful new conference hotel are located on the complex. Over 2,000 hotel rooms are within a five minute drive.

Let the Killeen Convention and Visitors Bureau develop customized tours and activities for the whole family. Goodie bags and registration assistance are all complimentary. Need entertainment? The CVB can assist you with musicians, actors, decorators and speakers.

Do More and See More in Central Texas

This diverse community is home to over 100 restaurants which feature the unique flavors of the more than 20 different cultures living here.

Golfers will enjoy the two great local courses. Stonetree Golf Club features eighteen challenging holes, a pro shop, and dining. The Courses of Clear Creek, located on Fort Hood is open to civilians, and boasts rolling hills with 27 beautiful holes, pro shop and cafe.

The Mayborn Planetarium and Space Theatre is one of the largest domed theaters in Texas seats 184 people and contains $2.9 million in equipment. This unique facility is designed to provide an unmatched educational and entertainment venue for all citizens and visitors. Star projector sky shows, large format films and laser light shows are open to the public Friday evenings and Saturday afternoons and evenings.

First Cavalry Division and Fourth Infantry Division Museums, located on Fort Hood, tell of the rich and extensive history of these two divisions of the United States Army. Both feature extensive collections of photographs, artifacts and military vehicles. Admission is free and guided tours are available by appointment. Two endangered birds, the Black Capped Vireo and Golden Cheeked Warbler, call Fort Hood home in the spring nesting season and tours can be arranged. All visitors to Fort Hood must go to the main gate and obtain a visitors pass.

On Lakes Belton and Stillhouse, water lovers will enjoy boating, sailing, skiing, swimming, scuba diving, fishing, and relaxing. Miller Springs Nature Center and Chalk Ridge Falls offer a pristine view, hiking trails and the opportunity for bird watching. The new Andy K. Wells Hike and Bike Trail provides cyclists the chance to enjoy the view along the Nolan Creek. Belton Lake Outdoor Recreation Area (BLORA) provides family fun year round, and is available to visitors with military I.D. Every November through January, BLORA becomes a winter wonderland with hundreds of lighting displays at Nature in Lights.

The Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport is a state-of-the-art, joint-use facility, servicing both military and civilian passengers with regional jet service from American Eagle, Continental, and Delta. Be sure to use airport code GRK when flying in. Skylark Field offers service for private planes.

Sit back and enjoy performances at Vive Les Arts Theatre. Or perhaps you would rather catch an indoor football game with the Centex Barracudas? Maybe a night at Rodeo Killeen will make your trip all the more memorable? How about a wine tasting at one of three different wineries within a one-hour drive, wonderful museums or some great shopping?

There's so much to eat, see, and do in Central Texas, you will have to come back to see it all!

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Visitor Information:
	Killeen Convention and Visitors Bureau 3601 South WS Young Drive P.O. Box 1329 (76540) Killeen, Texas 76543 254-501-3888 Email: info@killeen-cvb.com Web: www.killeen-cvb.com