Come For The Experience, Stay For The Night

Plan Your Perfect Overnight Visit By Train To Temple

Get away to our destination today when you plan a trip through Amtrak. Temple is happy to welcome you to our destination! We can't wait to have you join us for an overnight stay. From free activities, delicious food, Instagrammable photo ops, and plenty of things to see and do, Temple has everything to make your next visit an experience to remember. 

Depending on your originating location (northbound or southbound), you will arrive or depart Temple at 11:25 AM or 4:45 PM. Itinerary suggestions are flexible and represent ideas for some of the great local attractions Temple offers.

Fun experiences await you in Temple today!

Overnight Visit

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Arrival

The Amtrak train will arrive in Temple at 11:25 AM, given the train will arrive on time. Upon arriving at the station, visitors can use services like Uber, Bussr, or The Hop to get to various places. Request a ride from a service to transport you to your hotel or lodging accommodations.

Learn more about our hotels, budget-friendly options, and unique places to stay.

West Temple Restaurants

After arriving in Temple and getting checked into the hotel, visitors will be looking to enjoy a nice lunch from a local restaurant. In West Temple, visitors can order a meal to satisfy all cravings. West Temple cuisine options range from Indian, Thai, and American to tacos, pizza, and everything in between. Enjoy a moment to dine in before you head out on the next adventure.

3 Texans Winery

3 Texans Winery is a gorgeous vineyard and winery located in West Temple. This local winery features a tasting room, patio seating overlooking the vineyard, and the opportunity to stroll through the vines. Family and women-owned, 3 Texans Winery offers beautiful scenery to enjoy an early afternoon outdoors basking in the warm weather.

Buc-ee's

After an afternoon in the sun, it's time to get some light shopping in. While in Temple, it is necessary to stop our Buc-ee's location. Buc-ee's is an iconic gas station, convenience store, and tourist stop. The novelty of beaver-themed merchandise, road trip snacks, and Texas hospitality come together to create a one-of-a-kind experience visitors can't get enough of.

Hat Trick 

Minutes from Buc-ee's, Hat Trick is located in downtown Temple. Hat Trick is a local sports bar that offers Colombian-style food and areas for guests to play soccer pickup games or participate in training. For fans of soccer or sports, Hat Trick is fun to watch a game both in-person and on television and taste the extraordinary flavor of Latin food.

Hotel

Request a ride to your hotel from a local service or Uber. Whether you chose to stay in a budget-friendly option or upgrade to a more luxurious accommodation for the night, you'll enjoy a good night's sleep and great service at your hotel. 

Megg's Cafe

Rise and shine! After a restful sleep, it's time to get started with the new day. Prepare your overnight bag and pack away all of your stuff. Each hotel has its own guidelines and times for check-out. Make sure to check out before heading out to breakfast so you won't feel you need to rush through the day to depart on time. Megg's Cafe is a local favorite and visitors are encouraged to stop by and try a delicious avocado toast meal, pancakes, or hearty breakfast food that will kickstart your morning and give you a burst of energy. 

Downtown

With an opportunity to stay longer in Temple, you'll enjoy the close proximity of the Amtrak station to our downtown's culinary restaurants, beautiful spaces, local businesses, and one-of-a-kind art installments. Visit downtown Temple to enjoy a few more activities before you head back home.

The Wick & Burn

Love candles or enjoy crafting? Look no further than The Wick & Burn. This fantastic shop offers candle-making events for visitors. Request a time and come in to make a candle customized to your liking with a variety of scents. You'll have to wait for your candle to cool down completely before you can pick it up so be sure to come get your candle before you leave the station.

Selfie Trail 

Let's take a selfie...or you know, maybe just a few more. Downtown Temple has come alive with local art in recent years. Thanks to murals and miniature art train sculptures, there are several beautiful art displays throughout the district. Check out our guide to The Most Instagrammable Spaces in Temple to find our iconic murals, beautiful backdrops, and photo ops. This free activity is a lot of fun.

Temple Railroad & Heritage Museum

As you get ready to head back home, make the Temple Railroad & Heritage Museum your last stop of the day. This local museum features permanent and rotating exhibits displaying Temple's history with the railroad, local Grammy-winning musicians, Temple High memorabilia, and rolling stock. 

Departure

While Temple will be sad to see you go, we are only a short train ride away from where you call home. Our destination will always have something new in store for you to come back to. The Amtrak track for departure will leave at 4:43 PM. We can't wait to see you when you visit Temple again!

Overnight Visit With Children

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Arrival

The Amtrak train will arrive in Temple at 11:25 AM, given the train will arrive on time. Upon arriving at the station, visitors can use services like Uber, BusR, or The Hop to get to various places. Request a ride from a service to transport you to your hotel or lodging accommodations.

Things To Do With Children

There's lots of fun to be had for children and their families visiting Temple. Stop by Whistle Stop Park for a train-themed playground, or let them play on the play equipment at Treno Pizzeria while you dine on specialty pizzas. The Temple Children's Museum features interactive play and stations designed to help children aged eight and under develop cognitive, behavioral, and motor skills. While you enjoy a day in Temple, visit the Temple Public Library and discover their special programs for children and adults. There is so much to see, do, and explore in Temple. Discover all the possibilities for fun on your visit to Temple.

Treno

Treno is the kid and mom-approved lunch spot you've been waiting for. With an outdoor playground and the cheesiest kid-size pizzas, this local restaurant will be a big win on your family trip. Order a $5 kids' pizza, a specialty pizza for you, and enjoy the family-friendly of a well-known local favorite. 

CentraMod and Railroad & Heritage Museum

If your children are avid train lovers, look no further than spending some time at the Temple Railroad & Heritage Museum. The museum features family-friendly exhibits both permanent and rotating. Permanent exhibits include great opportunities for children to learn more about the railroad, walk through rolling stock, and explore Temple's History. 

CentraMod is open to the public on the first and third Saturdays of the month. The local model railroad club creates displays and intricate models of the connections of the railways around Temple. The children will marvel at these fascinating displays and may even get to catch sight of one of the club members building more sets.

Hotel

Request a ride to your hotel from a local service or Uber. Whether you chose to stay in a budget-friendly option or upgrade to a more luxurious accommodation for the night, you'll enjoy a good night's sleep and great service at your hotel. There are many great hotels in Temple that can fit the needs of your family and budget.

Spare Time

Stop by Spare Time after a tournament or simply to enjoy an afternoon of play. Spare Time has activities like batting cages, ropes course, go-karts, arcade games, bowling, and more! Discover fun at this Temple attraction today. Beyond entertainment, Spare Time has everything you need for your next meeting, special event, or team building exercise including: large private party/event/meeting rooms, a spacious banquet room for large events, several big screen TVs, an incredible sound system with audio visual capabilities and Shakers, a full service bar and grill serving a variety-packed menu throughout the entire venue.

Bold Republic/Black Axe

Bold Republic Brewing Co. is a local brewery located near Crossroads Park in West Temple. This brewery was established in early 2018. Bold Republic doesn't just sell their perfectly crafted beer and craft food, they also host live music concerts and offer space for community members to hang out, have a great time, and drink a cold craft brew. The state-of-the-art facility has a playground for the kids to enjoy. Also, featured in the expansive backyard is Black Axe Company's 3 lanes of indoor airconditioned ax throwing.

Freezing Point

Did someone say ice cream? Freezing Point serves delicious and creamy ice cream customizable to your choosing. Ice cream comes in a variety of flavors with all the toppings you could ever dream of. Try some specialty ice cream flavor combinations or create your own. With unlimited toppings and ice cream for all taste buds, Freezing Point has the perfect ice cream for you. The children will love all the options to choose from.

Hotel

Time to return to the hotel and say goodnight. After a long day of play and fun, the family will be happy and ready to get some sleep. More adventures await tomorrow!

Bird Creek Burger Co. Brunch

With excellent entrees for adults and children alike, you'll enjoy a family brunch at Bird Creek Burger Co. Whether your breakfast of choice is chicken and waffles, tacos, or breakfast burgers, Bird Creek has the perfect selection.

Buc-ee's

After an afternoon in the sun, it's time to get some light shopping in. While in Temple, it is necessary to stop our Buc-ee's location. Buc-ee's is an iconic gas station, convenience store, and tourist stop. The novelty of beaver-themed merchandise, road trip snacks, and Texas hospitality come together to create a one-of-a-kind experience visitors can't get enough of.

Lake Belton

With 136 miles of shoreline, Lake Belton visitors enjoy boating, camping, picnicking, and nature trails. Largemouth, white, smallmouth, and hybrid striped bass have been stocked, as well as catfish, sunfish, bluegill, crappie, longnose gar, and alligator. Lake Belton is also home to many species of songbirds, hawk, great blue herons, and many other species. Spend time playing at the lake with the family while the weather Is enjoyable and warm.

Temple Children's Museum

Temple Children's Museum is a great way to engage your younger children when you visit Temple. This museum features interactive play that encourages and develops cognitive, behavioral, and motor skills. Admission to the museum is affordable and provides your children with many great activities to participate in. Visit the Temple Children's Museum after a much-needed and delicious lunch break at Treno.

The Yard Food Truck Plaza

Near the depot and the fountains is The Yard Food Truck Plaza. This local food truck plaza features several trucks offering a variety of cuisines and flavors. Visit The Yard website to learn more about the trucks and their individual schedules.

Santa Fe Plaza

A short walk outside from the local Amtrak station, Santa Fe Plaza is a gorgeous open, green space where visitors can take in views of the Santa Fe Depot and local businesses. The space features water fountains visitors can walk by. We recommend stopping and taking a photo by these pretty fountains or if the children are up for playing, they can splash around in the fountains.

Art Trains

Want to capture the memories through your camera lens and enjoy a free activity? Discover all the miniature art train sculptures in downtown Temple and take photos of your children with each one. Our miniature art trains scattered throughout the downtown district create a one-of-a-kind experience you won't want to miss. Each art train tells the history of a business, the local culture, the destination, and the artists who painted them. You will love the fun, unique photo op that all of the art trains provide. 

Whistle Stop Park

This park is a free activity that with help burn off some of the never-ending energy young children seem to have. You'll be glad you stopped by this local park before heading back home on a train ride. The play time will keep the young ones from getting restless on the train. Whistle Stop Park is a beloved park to locals and visitors alike because of the train-themed play equipment and the perfect scenic views of the trains as they drive through Temple. You can see trains as they come and go and children love trying to get the attention of the train conductors to sound off the train horn. Enjoy a little downtown as the children play and have fun at this local park.

Selfie Trail 

Let's take a selfie...or you know, maybe just a few more. Downtown Temple has come alive with local art in recent years. Thanks to murals and miniature art train sculptures, there are several beautiful art displays throughout the district. Check out our guide to The Most Instagrammable Spaces in Temple to find our iconic murals, beautiful backdrops, and photo ops. This free activity is a lot of fun.

Departure

While Temple will be sad to see you go, we are only a short train ride away from where you call home. Our destination will always have something new in store for you to come back to. The Amtrak track for departure will leave at 4:43 PM. We can't wait to see you when you visit Temple again!