EAT, EXPLORE & EXPERIENCE
Enjoy all Belton, Texas has to offer during your stay.
WHAT TO DO
Stroll through Texas history.
WHAT TO SEE
Serene lake views and trails.
WHERE TO EAT
BBQ, Tex-Mex, and more.
UNIVERSITY OF MARY HARDIN-BAYLOR
The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor enrolls thousands of students each year. Besides boasting a National Championship football team, UMHB hosts many other sports, fine arts and performing arts events, a museum with the college's rich history, and more. If your student is joining the CRU, we'd love to be your home away from home!
BELL COUNTY MUSEUM
Learn about Belton's rich history including the Chisholm Trail, archeological discoveries at the Gault Site, and the Sanctified Sisters of Belton, a women's commune in the town's early days.
COURTHOUSE SQUARE
View the historic Bell County Courthouse, take in a movie at the retro Beltonian Theatre, or shop in the oldest department store in Texas at Cochran, Blair, & Potts. The courthouse square has several shops and restaurants to fill your day.
BELTON LAKE
Take in the peaceful lake views or bring your gear for fishing, boating, and swimming. Parks with lake access are less than ten miles from Bryn Oaks.
STILLHOUSE HOLLOW LAKE
Located less than ten miles from Bryn Oaks, Stillhouse Hollow Lake offers more lake fun. View waterfalls and quiet hiking trails at Chalk Ridge Falls Park or shoreline access at Dana Peak Park.
MILLER SPRINGS NATURE CENTER
The 260-acre scenic nature preserve offers hiking, mountain biking, and fishing with winding trails, water ways, overlooks and wildlife. Picnic tables are also located at the trail's head, and access is free.
NOLAN CREEK & THE SQUARE
Several restaurants are within walking distance of Bryn Oaks at the courthouse square. Whether you crave BBQ, Mexican, Thai, pizza and wings, or soup and sandwiches, the possibilities are endless. Patio views of the bubbling Nolan Creek are available at The Gin, Coronas de Oro, and Scores Pizza & Wings.
BBQ & MUSIC
Taste down-home BBQ and pies at Miller's Smokehouse located just a block from the Courthouse. For a mesquite-smoked flaver, head to Schoepf's BBQ, which also features live music in their outdoor venue.
LAKE VIEW DINING
Located on Belton Lake, Dead Fish Grill is a lakefront venue offering seafood and Southern comfort food with indoor and outdoor dining.