Top 10 Things to Do
1
Shopping in the Historic Downtown Area
Peruse our historic 9-block downtown district where locally owned antique shops, artisan boutiques, and restaurants line the streets.
2
Barbeque
Stop by one or all of our world-famous BBQ restaurants for a real taste of Texas BBQ!
3
Parks System
Taylor boasts an impressive parks system with world-class amenities. Stroll through any one of our 5 parks with or enjoy our interconnected hike and bike trails.
4
Live Music
Enjoy live music at one of our events throughout the year.
5
Indulge in the Artist Culture
Drop in for a ceramics class at a local pottery store or expand your artistic mind by visiting our art gallery located in downtown Taylor.
6
Architectural Walking Tour
Grab a map and tour the city’s architectural history through our self-guided historic walking tour featuring more than 25 buildings.
7
Moody Museum
Hear the story of Gov. Moody’s passion for justice. Learn about his family and the Taylor community that helped shape his legacy as Texas’ youngest governor.
8
Old Taylor High
Where history meets fun! Enjoy this unique shopping, dining and entertaining destination. The building was once the former high school built in 1923 and has been renovated into an innovative and vibrant retail space.
9
Lake Granger
Located just 8 miles from Taylor, Lake Granger offers fishing, camping, swimming and boating activities for the whole family.
10
Visit Film Sites
Test your film knowledge and see if you can recognize these famous film locations. Tour through Taylor and pick out scenes from movies such as Transformers: Age of Extinction, Varsity Blues, or, for a more chilling effect, the new Texas Chainsaw Massacre series.
