Fort Hood, TX is known for being the largest military post in the United States, and it offers a wide array of activities for people of all ages. There are plenty of outdoor activities such as camping, fishing, and hunting, as well as many cultural attractions to explore. This includes museums and art galleries, performing arts venues, and many other fun filled activities. People who live around Fort Hood also enjoy the convenience that comes with living close to a major military base. The area has excellent shopping, dining options, and entertainment choices.
Reviews of Fort Hood have been extremely positive overall. Many people find the proximity to major cities like Austin to be an advantage for those looking for more exciting activities outside of their typical day. Shopping centers around the area offer clothing stores for both men and women as well as big box stores such as Target and Walmart where you can get almost anything you need. For those looking for entertainment options there are plenty of movie theaters, bowling alleys, arcades, bars and nightclubs available nearby. The city also hosts a number of festivals each year which brings people together from different cultures to celebrate with music and food while showing off their colorful cultures. All in all it's easy to see why Fort Hood has become one of the most popular places in Texas!
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The Great Place - 11/15/2007
I shouldn't be surprised no one wrote about Fort Hood despite being such a huge post. I was stationed at Fort Hood from 1993-1996 and I haven't been back since so my info may be out of date. I'm speaking on experiences as a former soldier and not as a civilian living in the area. Check the entries for Killeen as the nearest city.
The place is hot and is on the edge of the more desolate western part of Texas. I don't recall much culture or recreation. Belton Lake is close but most people go to Austin for bars on 6th Street as I recall. The local economy seemed to be based on servicing the troops and ripping them off on occasion. Lots of pawn shops, barber shops, and cleaners.
Darnell Army Hospital was always busy with a lot of pregnant women literally standing room only until delivery. TMCs busy because free health care and sick call rangers take up a lot of space. I was single and living in the barracks but they were new when I got there so it
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