The City of Lorena, TX
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The city of Lorena is located in the state of Texas in McLennan County and has a population of 1,683 as reported by the census of 2010. The largest nearby city to Lorena is Waco, approximately 16 miles from the city center.There are several family restaurants in or near Lorena, including Chicken Express, Dairy Queen of Hewitt, Bush's Gold-N-Crisp Chicken, Chop Sticks and CAPT Billy Whizzbang's Old Fashioned Hamburgers. For a larger selection of Lorena restaurants select our Restaurants tab above. Visitors and residents can enjoy nearby Lorena Botanical Gardens, Golf Courses, Arenas, Museums and/or Zoos, including the Cottonwood Creek Golf Course, Bear Ridge Golf Club, Heart O' Texas Coliseum, Carleen Bright Arboretum and Golf Ranch The. For a more complete list of attractions in or around the city of Lorena please click on the Attractions tab above. The following 2 airports are located in or near Lorena:
- Temple Draughon-Miller Central Texas Regional Airport (TPL)
- Waco Regional Airport (ACT)
Lorena, Texas Climate and Weather
Current Weather in Lorena
In the month of December, Lorena experiences an average high temperature of 59 degrees Fahrenheit. Low temperaturs in December are usually about 37 degrees with an average rainfall of 2.76 inches. The seasonal climate varies in Lorena with daytime temperatures averaging 95 degrees in the summer, and 59 degrees in the winter months. Visitors can also expect Lorena to receive an average of 2.36 inches of rainfall per/month during winter months and 2.32 inches of rainfall per/month in the summer months. The temperature has been known to get as high as 112 degrees in the summer and as low as -5 degrees in the winter so visitors planning a vacation to Lorena should check the weather forecast to determine proper attire prior to departure. Spring and Fall bring average daytime temperatures of 78 degrees, and nighttime lows of 56.
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Lorena, Texas Attractions
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Heart O' Texas Coliseum - Waco, The Heart O' Texas Fair Complex, located in is a coliseum located Waco, Texas. It was once the prime basketball facility for Baylor University. H.O.T. was constructed after McLennan County voters authorized a bond issue of $1,200,000 in the early 1950s. Despite public criticism that might be directed toward the board and individual members, it was the board’s unanimous decision to build portions of the entire plant that the available money would permit.
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Killeen Golf Course - Killeen, The Killeen Golf Course is an 18 hole public golf course in Bell County Texas. This course is located in the city of Killeen, . Tee times are accepted up to 3 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 254-699-6034.
Address: 406 N Roy Reynolds Dr, Killeen, TX 76543
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Leon Valley Golf Course - Belton, The Leon Valley Golf Course is an 18 hole public golf course in Bell County Texas. This course is located in the city of Belton, . Tee times are accepted up to 5 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 254-939-5271.
Address: 709 East 24th Ave, Belton, TX 76513
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Mayborn Museum Complex - Waco, The Mayborn Museum Complex is a 142,000-square-foot facility that opened in May 2004 at Baylor University in Waco, Texas. It features a natural history museum focusing on Central Texas with walk-in dioramas including one on the Waco Mammoth Site, and exploration stations for geology, paleontology, archeology, and natural history. Sixteen themed discovery rooms encourage hands-on learning for all ages. The complex also includes a 13-acre historic village, a 5,000 sq ft traveling exhibit gallery, a theater, a museum store, and a snack area.
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Sammons Park Golf Course - Temple, The Sammons Park Golf Course is an 18 hole public golf course in Bell County Texas. This course is located in the city of Temple, . Tee times are accepted up to 7 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 254-771-2030.
Address: 2727 W. Adams Ave., Temple, TX 76504
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Temple Junior College Golf Course - Temple, The Temple Junior College Golf Course is a 9 hole public golf course in Bell County Texas. Built in 1945, this Temple course is open all year. Tee times are accepted by calling the pro shop at 254-773-0888. The golf course dress code is as follows: No tank tops or cutoffs.
Address: 2501 S First St, Temple, TX 76501
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Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum - Waco, The Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum in Waco, Texas, is the state-designated official historical center of the famed Texas Rangers law enforcement agency. It consists of the Homer Garrison, Jr. museum gallery, the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame, the Texas Ranger Research Center and the Headquarters of Texas Rangers Company "F". The City of Waco serves as the appointed trustee on behalf of the Texas Department of Public Safety and the Texas Legislature.
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Texas Sports Hall of Fame - Waco, The Texas Sports Hall of Fame recognizes athletes, coaches, and administrators who have made "lasting fame and honor to Texas sports". It was established in 1951 by the Texas Sports Writers Association. Once it made its first induction in 1951, Texas became the first U.S. state to have a sports hall of fame.
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Lorena, Texas Hotels
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Lorena, Texas Restaurants
This is a list of Lorena Family Restaurants with addresses and phone numbers, including Fast Foods & Carry Out and Pizza Restaurants. Happy Dining!
915 North Hewitt Drive
Hewitt, TX 76643
(254)420-2177
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CAPT Billy Whizzbang's Old Fashioned Hamburgers 915 North Hewitt Drive
Hewitt, TX 76643
(254)420-2177
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