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Attractions in Belton
No matter what time of year you visit, Belton offers many great locations for sightseeing, exercising, and just generally having a good time. It’s definitely not the place to come if you’ve just started a diet.
Belton has great barbecue, great lakeside dining, Italian cuisine, rooftop dining, Thai food, creekside dining, riverside dining, and more. Belton has a medley of world flavors with great views.
Of course, you could work off some calories at one of the city’s excellent parks if you’re not too busy checking out the fascinating historical hot spots of Bell County. The following are just a few of the top attractions to visit.
Historic Walking/Driving Tour
A walking & Driving Tour of Local History and Architecture
Bell County Courthouse
In 1999, this historic Belton landmark was restored to its original 1884 look, with a replica statue, dome, and clock tower installed. It’s a can’t-miss stop for lovers of Texas history and Renaissance Revival architecture.
101 E Central Ave
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 939-3521
Huntington Bank Expo (formerly Cadence Bank Center)
Professional rodeos, concerts, fairs, trade shows, conventions, graduations, and family-friendly events are held here throughout the year. The multi-purpose venue also offers meeting rooms, banquet halls, and event spaces available to rent for weddings, reunions, conferences, and other special occasions.
301 W Loop 121
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 933-5353
Bell County Museum
The Bell County Museum preserves and shares the rich history of Bell County through engaging permanent exhibits, rotating exhibitions, educational programs, and family-friendly events. Visitors can explore local history, discover the nationally significant Gault archaeological site, and enjoy interactive exhibits inside the beautifully restored 1904 Carnegie Library. Admission is always free.
201 North Main
Belton, Texas 76513
(254) 933-5243
Belton Lake Outdoor Recreation Area
BLORA is Belton Lake’s 89-acre home for watersports, camping, biking, paintball, and wildlife spotting. Stay in an on-site cottage or hook up your RV to one of the many full-featured pads. Kayak, canoe, ski, wakeboard, and tube rentals are available at the checkout center.
Cottage Road
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 287-2523
Cochran, Blair and Potts
Since 1884, Cochran, Blair & Potts has served the Belton community from its historic downtown location. Visitors can shop at the oldest continuously operating department store in Texas for clothing, footwear, gifts, and work boots, then step upstairs to explore a museum filled with artifacts that tell the story of the store's more than 150 years of history.
221 East Central Avenue
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 939-3333
Dead Fish Grill
Come for the comfort food and stay for the most unbeatable view in town. Enjoy some surf and turf with a refreshing beer to wash it down as you look out over Belton Lake.
2207 Lake Road
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 939-5771
Miller’s Smokehouse
Texas Monthly named this Belton eatery one of the 50 Best BBQ Joints in Texas. It's known for its three versions of pork-and-beef sausage and brisket that practically melts in your mouth.
300 E Central Ave
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 939-5500
Miller Springs Nature Center
The 260 acres that comprise this nature park include 10 trail loops totaling over 10 miles of hiking, jogging, and biking space. The diverse ecosystem of wetlands, forest, canyon, and prairie land make for fantastic wildlife viewing.
1473 FM-2271 Highway
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 933-5860
Nolan Creek Hike and Bike Trail
This trail connects three parks in the heart of Belton: Liberty, Yettie Polk, and Harris Community. The latter features a butterfly garden, fishing deck, and splash pad, while the highlight of the trail is a 400-foot bridge over Nolan Creek.
Along Nolan Creek
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 933-5860
Schoepf’s Bar-B-Que
Schoepf's is well-known for serving up mouth-watering brisket and tender ribs to the folks in Belton. It has also become a hub for live Texas music, hosting concerts and special events throughout the year in Schoepf's Backyard. Stop in for lunch or dinner and enjoy authentic Texas barbecue with live entertainment on select nights.
702 East Central Avenue
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 939-1151
South Belton Cemetery
An official Historic Texas Cemetery, South Belton is the final resting place for many of the earliest settlers of Belton and Bell County, with the earliest gravestone dating back to the year 1851.
600 S Penelope St
Belton, TX 76513
The Gin at Nolan Creek
Get your fill of hearty Texas cuisine inside a beautifully restored historic cotton gin originally built in 1913. During the warmer months, enjoy live music on select evenings or relax on the creekside patio overlooking Nolan Creek.
219 South East Street
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 613-4446
The Beltonian
Classic movies and live events since 1922. This historical movie theatre in the heart of Downtown Belton, Texas showcases classic movies.
219 E Central Ave
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 831-3161
Grand Avenue Theater
On May 4, 2012, Belton's very own Grand Avenue Theater was opened. A group of active community members saw a chance to meet a need in the Belton area for a family-friendly movie theater. A place to meet, dine, and enjoy. From the get-go, "Clean. Courteous. Classy." was used as a guiding principle for the quality and service. With community events like National Night Out, Movies in the Park, and others, Grand Avenue seeks to continually serve and better our community. The people of Central Texas have graciously supported this theater and the staff and Grand Avenue hopes to support them for many years to come.
2809 Oakmark Dr
Belton, TX 76513
254-939-5050
Napoli’s
Local authentic Italian Cuisine restaurant located in the courthouse square.
110 E Central Ave.
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 831-3101
Narunya’s
Locally owned Thai restaurant serving authentic Thai cuisine in downtown Belton. Be sure to stop by the owners' neighboring bubble tea shop, Toast & Tea, for handcrafted teas and specialty drinks.
316 E Central Ave
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 613-5244
Arusha’s
Locally owned café serving house-roasted coffee, specialty teas, globally inspired tacos, pastries, and light fare in a relaxed atmosphere.
126 N East St.
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 933-2233
That Art Place
A family-friendly art studio that offers pottery painting, classes, parties, and fused glass classes.
108 Lake Rd.
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 613-4292
Oak Fire Pizza
Belton’s rooftop restaurant, oak fire pizza, and brewing is a local brewery that serves craft beer and woodfire pizza, with fresh local ingredients and small-town hospitality.
107 N East St.
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 613-7551
Belton Depot & The Katy Building
Built in 1899, the Belton Depot served as a train station for the Katy Railroad and later the Belton Railroad company for many decades until it fell into obscurity. Thanks to local developers it has been renovated into the latest retail hotspot downtown. New businesses have found their home in the old station complex including: Off the Rails Wine Bar, Railway Express Diner, 100x35 Latin Cuisine, Sly Fox Coffee House, Warm Cookie Company, Pizza PieRos, Blackbird Books & Spirits, Early Light Creperie, and the Katy Deli.
201 N East St. & 203 N East St.
Belton, TX 76513
Lodging in Belton
Whether you’re here to visit family, take part in one of Belton’s many great events, or just passing through, Belton offers several great places to stay.
River Forest Inn
1414 E 6th Ave
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 613-4165
Comfort Inn & Suites Belton Temple South I-35
235 W Loop 121
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 613-5289
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Belton - Temple South
229 W Loop 121
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 939-2772
Knights Inn Belton
1102 E 2nd Ave
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 939-3745
