Olde Park Hotel

The Olde Park Hotel is a brick building in downtown Ballinger featuring original architectural details and wooden floors from its 1886 construction. The structure rises two stories with classic facade design and retains its original character throughout.

The building was originally constructed in 1886 as housing for railroad workers and later served as a schoolhouse, courthouse, and saloon during Runnels County's early development. This variety of uses shows how quickly the community changed in its early years.

The hotel displays antique dolls and period furnishings that show how people lived in late 19th century Texas, offering visitors a window into everyday domestic life from that era.

The hotel offers overnight stays and can be rented for private events, so visitors should check ahead about which areas are accessible. Guided tours help you understand the building's history and architecture better.

The building has gained a reputation among paranormal enthusiasts for unexplained sounds recorded in its corridors. Visitors report hearing footsteps and voices with no apparent source in different parts of the building.