Dart Throw Day Trip to Belton 🚴🏼 (FULL EPISODE) S9 E1

This town on the northeastern edge of the Hill Country is filled with just as much adventure as it has history -- and that's a TON, folks! Belton boasts the oldest department store in Texas, a historic university and a museum filled with tons of significant Texan artifacts. Add to that epic mountain biking and plenty of lake time -- and that's a day trip!
Step back in time at Texas’s oldest department store that’s been opened since 1869, and is still selling all kinds of goods. Upstairs, is a museum about Cochran Blair & Potts history with all kinds of artifacts and pictures from the store’s early days.
Learn more about town at the Bell County Museum in the historic 1905 Carnegie Library building. This museum has everything from the necklace found in Santa Anna’s pocket when he was arrested and an epic mustache cup collection numbering over 250! There’s also an exhibit on the nearby Gault Site which holds evidence of the very first people on this continent!
Don’t forget to stop by one of the oldest universities in Texas - UMHB! It was built in 1845 as the women’s campus for Baylor, and it’s grown into its own university with a campus full of history!
You can’t miss the towering Belton Dam outside of town. It’s one of the only dams you can still drive across, so hop in your car and cruise it for an incredible view of Lake Belton and the surrounding area!
Let the smell of tantalizing smoked meats lead you to Miller’s Smokehouse for some of the best barbecue in the state. While you can’t go wrong with anything here, at Miller’s it’s all about the house-made sausage trifecta - including the original, jalapeno cheese and hotlinks. Add in Mama Miller’s homemade desserts, and you’ve hit the barbecue-jackpot.
Located in a renovated 1930’s cotton gin, this upscale eatery serves all things Texas and delicious - from juicy ribeyes and crispy chicken fried steak to monster burgers! It’s the perfect place to end a day of trippin’ out on the patio with a great view of folks splashing around Nolan Creek.
On the other side of Belton Dam, the water from the Leon River collects into this park, making it a pretty peaceful place to fish, kayak or just take in the Hill Country beauty.
BLORA is just a really fun name for the Belton Lake Outdoor Recreational Authority, which is inside the Fort Hood Military Base - but don’t worry, civilians are allowed to enjoy too! For a small fee, you get access to some of the best swimming and mountain biking in Texas…as well as to some pretty awesome views of Lake Belton.
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[@rickmiller7547]

Miller’s Smokehouse absolutely best Barbecue in Texas!

[@stephentobin3722]

Still is.

[@浅野目]

When I was a college student, I have studied at U.M.H.B about 30 years ago 🏫 I want to go shopping in H.E.B again😂 You make me feel nostalgic.

[@TheDaytripper]

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[@karenwarehime5494]

I'm from Belton! I've shopped at Cochran, Blair & Potts, eaten at Miller's and the Gin. This was really fascinating for me. Learned a lot of things about the places I've been to. Thanks, Chet!

[@carloscrisanto6627]

You should stop by at Coronas De Oro right in front of the Gin

[@kc_groves]

I’m a Belton Native and i’m so happy to see my city being recognized❤️ We appreciate you!

[@TheDaytripper]

Love Belton!

[@craigireland-qg4dg]

Belton! Home! 🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇨🇱🇨🇱

[@TheDaytripper]

Great stuff.

[@donniemcinis2054]

Did you know that lake Belton has to keep a water flow into the Leon river because Temple TX gets it's water supply from the river.

[@johnnywhite7694]

Finally we're important!! As a native of Belton.

[@KennethConner-c6v]

I live in Belton love this little town...

[@debrastanford8761]

MY MOTHER HAS COUSINS FROM BELTON!SHE TOOK ME THEIR IN THE 60 S...I LOVED THE LITTLE TOWN!❤

[@HeyaHoyah]

My hometown! Belton is truly a hidden gem

[@W1LDWESLEY]

4:40 Been to dead fish grill by that spot. They may have different name today. I've been in bell county most of my life.

[@meaewosika2280]

I'm from South Korea and the guy in the glass case he looks similar to Mongolian... I currently live in Ft Worth and Lake Belton is on my planner to visit. Thank you all for sharing the wonderful trip.

[@laurenerickson1256]

Gotta try out Fire Street Pizza! On 439 between Belton and Killeen

[@judsonholligan]

Now I'm hungry for the Gin big time!!! I live in Troy, so it is just down the road.....

[@yoacedeuce00]

Never heard of it referred to as Lake Belton. Always been Belton Lake.

[@pietrogiustino4177]

Lake Belton Middle School, Lake Belton High School, etc. It's definitely used both ways.

[@richardrobinson9534]

Yeah, we always say belton lake. Stillhouse lake, temple lake park etc

[@dacar111]

Cool Show on Belton! I've been to every location Daytripper went

[@morgatron34]

Hi Chet. I'm 46 and from Georgetown although I live in Austin. However, you should visit Temple and specifically Little River Academy and Wilson's Valley. It's one of the most beautiful places on earth and it holds a very special place in my heart. Over 3 generations of my Dad's family are buried in the cemetery there. And for the record, I'm 7th generation on my Mom's side. My 5th great grandfather was not in the old 300 but the next group of settlers. Yes, I love Texas as much as you :)

[@morgatron34]

@18.34. That view is exactly why you should go to Little River Academy and Wilson Valleybut it's even more scooped

[@cubeguy9960]

Millers smokehouse is amazing, and I love to kayak fish at miller springs!

[@whizbang7130]

We moved from there to Kerrville in 2014. I sure miss it. My daughter was in Dusty Miller's classes growing up. Lots of great memories. Thanks Daytripper 😊

[@klaykuban]

Missed an opportunity to grab some Muscovy coffee from inside Miller's. Also fantastic.

[@thestonecold9633]

Had Millers a couple of weeks ago.

[@margieloya5018]

I always go to a happy place when I watch your show 😄

[@amandalewis5394]

Next time you go to Belton, try the new Railway Express Diner! Delicious food, great family atmosphere.

[@TheDaytripper]

Thanks for the tip!

[@duncanpalmerson6036]

Will always be Fort Hood to those who grew up here.

[@keithbrown9198]

Oh boy! Another place I've passed by on I-35 (though we did stop for breakfast tacos there on the outskirts once on the way to Waco, never been downtown nor knew there was one). Yee hah!! I'm loving this channel! Subscribing!

[@donnamullins2089]

Need to return to Belton. Most of the downtown is new. Thanks Chet.

[@gregswartz8924]

As my step-father always said (he apparently carried similar “cred” in his neck of the woods, Annapolis) “it’s not who you know, it’s who I know!”. Love it!

[@gtony7715]

I remember dirk and Lisa driving us to basketball tournaments many summer weekends and hooping with dusty. Glad to see they are doing well

[@charlesf4428]

My Birthplace and super proud to be!! See y'all July 4th!!!

[@Anthony-ot8vl]

Never stopped in Belton. Good to know.

[@mg5622]

I like to see your videos, they have a lot of information about very interesting places and delicious food, you are very entertaining, fun and very knowledgeable people,

[@TheDaytripper]

Thank you very much!

[@aledojustajones]

😀 Great video to start of the New Year! 😀

[@4evrbatman]

nice fun intro ....my dog started watching the animations and sounds....please call yourselves Texas Tripper 😅 I am not myself a shopper but I own a shop of trinkets 😂😅

[@dangregg3189]

Awesome videos. Keep em coming

[@TheDaytripper]

More to come!

[@jasonquick635]

I moved here from Austin. Give me some advice

[@brody6504]

Move back

[@pietrogiustino4177]

😂Can't blame the answer to such a vague question.@@brody6504

[@ernestcervantes696]

Fort Hood doesn't exist anymore. You visited Fort Cavazos! Still the Great Place though! 👍 When will you do a video of Fort Cavazos?

[@brody6504]

Nah it’s still Hood to the locals and probably always will be.

[@WilliamNeish]

It’s Ft Hood

[@ernestcervantes696]

@@WilliamNeish in our hearts and minds, I agree 👍

[@JeremyDN]

I’ve never had a bad meal from Millers in my life. Delicious food that leaves you feeling full. Fast turn around as well so it’s always a good spot for lunch.

[@airgunfun4248]

15:06 Yul Brynner

[@beniciopereziii]

First!

[@TheDaytripper]

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[@stephentobin3722]

You missed Schoepf's BBQ. Way better than Miller's.

[@TheDaytripper]

It's in our Killeen episode. Stay tuned.

[@danellbetbeze4043]

Yes best barbecue ever

[@youngchezzy4266]

anyone from killeen watching this?

[@wesleymatthews6356]

Im from temple

[@bocksar3226]

drop the woke...this would be a 10 out of 10 for texas

[@TheDaytripper]

What woke!

[@jupzchris]

iTs NoT fT hoOd ItS FoRt CaVaVos

[@johncollins9989]

It's fort hood and it'll always be fort hood no matter what ridiculous sign they want to put up