Quick Summary:

  • Question: Where is Killeen located?
  • Answer: Killeen is a small city located in Central Texas. Killeen, the home of Fort Hood, is located approximately one hour north of Austin (67.6 miles via I-35 N and TX-195 W) and two and a half hours south of Dallas (154.3 miles via I-35E and I-35 S).
  • Question: Should travelers consider Killeen when visiting Central Texas?
  • Answer: Although these large metropolitan cities offer much to see and do, travelers to Central Texas should not overlook Killeen and the surrounding area.
  • Question: What are some of the best attractions in Killeen?
  • Answer: The following list will show tourists some of the best attractions in Killeen.


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1. Bell County Museum ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Museums & Culture
Bell County Museum | Things to Do in Killeen, Texas
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2. Belton Lake Outdoor Recreation Area ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Activities
Belton Lake Outdoor Recreation Area | Things to Do in Killeen, Texas
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3. Carl Levin Park

Category: Activities
Carl Levin Park | Things to Do in Killeen, Texas
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4. Mayborn Science Theater

Category: Kids & Family
Mayborn Science Theater | Things to Do in Killeen, Texas
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5. Pfeifer’s German Bakery

Category: Food & Drink
Pfeifer’s German Bakery | Things to Do in Killeen, Texas
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6. Rock and Roll Ice Cream Parlor

Category: Kids & Family
Rock and Roll Ice Cream Parlor | Things to Do in Killeen, Texas
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7. Stillhouse Hollow Lake

Category: Activities
Stillhouse Hollow Lake | Things to Do in Killeen, Texas
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8. Bite the Bagel Deli Cafe

Category: Food & Drink
Bite the Bagel Deli Cafe | Things to Do in Killeen, Texas
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9. Boulders Sport Climbing Center

Category: Attractions
Boulders Sport Climbing Center | Things to Do in Killeen, Texas
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10. Vive Les Arts Theatre

Category: Entertainment
Vive Les Arts Theatre | Things to Do in Killeen, Texas
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11. Project Scuba

Project Scuba | Things to Do in Killeen, Texas
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12. Axed Out Texas

Category: Entertainment
Axed Out Texas | Things to Do in Killeen, Texas
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13. Great Escape of Central Texas

Category: Entertainment
Great Escape of Central Texas | Things to Do in Killeen, Texas
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14. Stonetree Golf Club

Stonetree Golf Club | Things to Do in Killeen, Texas
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