Why visit Belton
Townapedia lists 39 museums and landmarks, 19 parks and trails, 34 places to eat, 6 places to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Grand Avenue Theaters, Sue & Frank Mayborn Performing Arts Center, Bell County Courthouse and First Christian Church Parsonage.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 96°F; January lows average 36°F.
Weather in Belton
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Belton
Belton is a city in the U.S. state of Texas. It is the county seat of Bell County and is the fifth-largest city in the Killeen-Temple metropolitan area. In 2020, the population of Belton was 23,054, and the metro region had a population of 450,051 according to US Census estimates.
From the Wikipedia article Belton, Texas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Museums and landmarks39
Bell County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Historic place in Belton, Bell County, Texas
First Christian Church Parsonage
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Building in Belton, Bell County, Texas
V. R. Means House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Building in Belton, Bell County, Texas
27 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds19
Bell County Expo Center
Park · 1.6 mi
Building in Texas, United States
7 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes34
Nami
Restaurant · Japanese · 0.8 mi
109 West Avenue O, Belton
Mo-Th 11:00-14:30,17:00-22:00; Fr 11:00-14:30,17:00-22:30; Sa 16:00-22:30
Taqueria El Mexicano Grille
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.4 mi
811 East Central Avenue, Belton
Mo,Su 06:00-22:00; Tu-Th,Sa 06:00-23:00; Fr 06:00-24:00
Nolan Creek Brewing
Brewery and winery · 1.1 mi
206 North Penelope Street, Belton
Mo,We-Th 16:00-22:00; Fr 12:00-23:00; Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 14:00-19:00
The Gin at Nolan Creek
Restaurant · 1.0 mi
219 South East Street, Belton
Tu-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 10:00-15:00
Coronas De Oro
Restaurant · 1.0 mi
219 South East Street, Belton
Mo-Tu 10:30-21:30; We-Th,Sa-Su 10:30-22:00; Fr 10:30-23:00
Wake and Brew
Cafe · 2.3 mi
1404 Waco Road
Mo-Sa 06:00-17:00; Su 08:30-14:30
Jaliscos Mexican Restaurant
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.2 mi
505 East Central Avenue, Belton
Miller's Smokehouse
Restaurant · Barbecue · 1.1 mi
300 East Central Avenue, Belton
22 more on the map.
History
Belton and Bell County have been the site of human habitation since at least 6000 BCE. Evidence of early inhabitants, including campsites, kitchen middens, and burial mounds from the late prehistoric era have been discovered in the Stillhouse Hollow Lake and Belton Lake areas. The earliest identifiable inhabitants were the Tonkawa, who traditionally followed buffalo by foot. Belton was also home to the Lipan Apache, Wacos, Nadaco, Kiowas and Comanche. By the 1840s, most tribes had been pushed out by settlements, but skirmishes with the Comanche continued until the early 1870s.
From the History section of Belton, Texas on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay6
Churches and places of worship20
Mount Zion United Methodist Church
Church · Methodist · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Old St. Luke's Episcopal Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
First United Methodist Church of Belton
Church · United Methodist · 1.1 mi
205 East 3rd Avenue, Belton
Belton Church of Christ
Church · Church Of Christ · 2.7 mi
3003 North Main Street, Belton
Keys Valley Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 2.2 mi
4393 Central Texas Expressway, Belton
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging14
Schools, colleges and libraries34
Healthcare6
US Dermatology Partners Belton
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.8 mi
1300 East 6th Avenue, Belton
Map of Belton
178 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 60°F | 36°F | 2.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 64°F | 39°F | 2.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 70°F | 46°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 78°F | 54°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 84°F | 63°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 91°F | 70°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 95°F | 72°F | 1.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 96°F | 72°F | 2.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 90°F | 66°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 81°F | 56°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 69°F | 46°F | 2.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 61°F | 38°F | 2.8 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Stillhouse Hollow Dam (3 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Bell County has had 15 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2024-05-17: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2021-02-19: Severe Winter Storms (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2021-02-14: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2020-03-25: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2008-09-10: Hurricane Ike (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Draughon-Miller Central Texas Municipal Airport (TPL) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 8 miles away.
- Temple 6 mi northeast, about 10 min by car
- Morgan's Point Resort 7 mi north, about 12 min by car
- Nolanville 8 mi west, about 12 min by car
- Salado 8 mi south, about 12 min by car
- Little River-Academy 9 mi southeast, about 15 min by car
- Harker Heights 10 mi west, about 16 min by car
- Killeen 15 mi west, about 24 min by car
- Round Rock 38 mi south, about 1 h by car
- Waco 39 mi northeast, about 1 h by car
- Austin 55 mi south, about 1 h 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Downtown Belton, TX IMG 2408, Billy Hathorn, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Belton standpipe 2008, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Muehlhause House Belton Texas 2022, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Mt zion umc belton tx south elev 2014, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Peter H. Bell statue in Belton, TX IMG 2404, Billy Hathorn, Public domain
- Belton Farmers Co op Gin, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Belton Farmers Co-op Gin Belton Texas 2020, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Early Bell County Jail Belton Texas 2022, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Belton Courthouse (1), CMBJ, CC BY-SA 2.5
- Belton Farmers Coop Gin, Carolyn Willingham, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Fellrath Building Belton Texas, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Belton Womans Commonwealth Marker, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Texas smoked meats from Belton restaurant, Glencliff Media, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Belton Masonic Lodge, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- First United Methodist Church of Belton, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Joel Elliott House Belton Texas 2021, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Arthur Potts House Belton Texas 2021, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Old st lukes episcopal church belton tx 2014, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- T Hamp and Beulah Birdwell House Belton Texas 2021, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Dr Jacob Moore Frazier House Belton Texas 2021, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- House at 730 N Beal St Belton Texas 2021, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- V r means house belton tx 2014, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Bell county expo center 2014, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Peter H Bell Texas Centennial Statue, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Bell County Texas Courthouse RTHL Plaque, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Bell County Texas Courthouse March 2017, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Dr taylor hudson house 2008, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Mcwhirter house 2009, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- McWhirter House and Historical Marker 2020, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Morey house 2008, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Harris Home, BecMacJo52, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Capt. A J Harris House, BecMacJo52, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Gray rental houses, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Luther Memorial 2020, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Luther Memorial Marker, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- James and miriam ferguson house 2008, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- First christian church parsonage, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Largemouth bass next to fly rod, RenR67, CC0
- Miller curtis house 2008, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Silas baggett house 2008, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
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