Attractions in Killeen

History buffs, golf enthusiasts, and lake loungers will find much to enjoy about Killeen, the Central Texas town that is home to Fort Cavazos. Explore the venerable past of one of America’s greatest combat divisions at the 1st Cavalry Division Museum, play your way through the 27-hole Courses at Clear Creek, and tour the stars at the Mayborn Science Theater. Of course, these are just some of the attractions in Killeen. Read on to discover much of what this thriving city has in store for Texas travelers.

Belton Lake Outdoor Recreation Area (BLORA)
For thrills and spills, few places are better than the Belton Lake Outdoor Recreation Area. Two 300-foot waterslides, a swim beach, a marina, a paintball course, mountain biking trails, and picnic areas can all be found within the recreation area. Canoes, kayaks, knee boards, and wake boards can be rented at the Recreation Equipment Checkout Center, located within 15 minutes of the lake. BLORA sits on the southwestern shore of Belton Lake, a more than 12,000-acre reservoir that offers great bass, catfish, and sunfish angling.
Belton, TX 76513

Mayborn Science Theater
The Mayborn Science Theater is a state-of-the-art planetarium situated on the campus of Central Texas College in Killeen. Laser light and planetarium shows are held in the theater, a 60-foot dome shaped to provide a view of the stars that no one in an urban area would ever see. A show schedule and membership information is available on the theater’s website.
6200 West Central Texas Expressway
Killeen, TX 76540
(254) 526-1768

Stillhouse Park
Fishing and boating enthusiasts will find much to enjoy about Stillhouse Park, a park that is situated along Stillhouse Hollow Lake’s 58 miles of shoreline. A swim area, basketball courts, and picnic spots are all within the park, and canoe and kayak rentals are available nearby. The park is open to the public year-round.
4050 Simmons Road
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 939-2461

Stonetree Golf Club
Stonetree Golf Club is an 18-hole golf course that offers players a fun and challenging experience. Each hole features four sets of tees to accommodate golfers of all skill levels, as well as sand bunkers and water traps. The golf club, owned and operated by the City of Killeen, is open throughout the year.
1600 Stonetree Drive
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 501-6570

Central Texas Theater
Catch a performance at Central Texas Theater, also known as Vive Les Arts Theatre, a community performing arts center in Killeen. Classic musicals such as Young Frankenstein and Mary Poppins, as well as contemporary hits, are performed during the show season, which begins in October and ends in mid-August.
3401 South W S Young Drive
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 526-9090