Econo Lodge - Temple, TX

Quirky Tourist Attractions in or near Texas

While in Texas, you might enjoy a visit to:

Cave exposed in 1960s roadwork features formations such as the "Lake of the Moon," and the "Flowing Stone of Time."
~33 miles from Temple.

About 100 concrete hippos are scattered throughout this community, including a large one in front of the high school. Apparently an escaped circus hippo in the early 20th century created quite a stir here. My favorite was a pair of hippos, with the girl in a yellow bikini.
~40 miles from Temple.

The skull and hide of an elephant that went berserk in 1929 are preserved in Carmack Watkins' personal museum.
~85 miles from Temple.

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