Salado, Texas Travel Information

Military History: Belton, Killeen, The Grove, and Temple Built on the Leon River and Nolan Creek, the community of Belton was once named Nolanville, a place where merchants sold goods from wagons and tin cups full of whiskey from a barrel. Today Belton is a... Belton, TX

Small-Town Texas: Round Rock, Georgetown, Walburg, and Salado The Austin bedroom community of Round Rock is named for the circular rock formation that lies in the middle of Brushy Creek. The old Round Rock cemetery, situated on what’s now known as Sam Bass Road,... Salado, TX

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• Austin Area Weekend Getaways and Day Trips

Two Salado Rambles (Distance: 1.1 mi) Salado is a small village that traces its history back almost 150 years. The town developed as a center for agriculture and trade. A small, clear creek runs through the heart of Salado. Gristmills ...

Salado, TX - Road Biking - length:23 mi

Dana Peak Park (Distance: 6.7 mi) Conquerable though technically challenging singletrack, killer views from atop Dana Peak, and surprisingly little trail traffic make this Central Texas ride an extremely pleasant surprise. Dana Peak P...

Nolanville, TX - Mountain Biking - length:7 mi

BLORA / Fort Hood Trailblazers Mountain Bike Park (Distance: 10.5 mi) Fast singletrack with some long, tricky, speedy descents and leg-burning climbs to match. This trail is exclusively for mountain bikes. The 8.5-mile intermediate loop is a fast and challenging trail ...

Fort Hood, TX - Mountain Biking - length:8.5 mi

Berry Springs Park: Muy Grande (Distance: 19.9 mi) This is the only hike in Texas that loops through more than 1,100 pecan trees. It’s also the best trail for beginners, families with small children, and persons needing wheelchair access. Follow along...

Georgetown, TX - Hiking - length:1.3 mi

Berry Springs Park: Muy Grande (Distance: 19.9 mi) This is the only hike in Texas that loops through more than 1,100 pecan trees. It’s also the best trail for beginners, families with small children, and persons needing wheelchair access. Follow along...

Weir, TX - Hiking - length:1.3 mi

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Mill Mill Creek Golf Club Public, 18 holes 3324 yards, par 36 1.1 miles from center of Salado, Texas

Springs Mill Creek Golf Club Public, 18 holes 3162 yards, par 35 1.1 miles from center of Salado, Texas

Creek Mill Creek Golf Club Public, 18 holes 3258 yards, par 34 1.1 miles from center of Salado, Texas

Leon Valley Leon Valley Golf Course Public, 18 holes 6487 yards, par 72 9.9 miles from center of Salado, Texas

Stonetree Stonetree Golf Club Municipal, 18 holes 6693 yards, par 72 12.3 miles from center of Salado, Texas

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