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Popular places to visit
Magnolia Market at the Silos
With a visit to Magnolia Market at the Silos, a favourite shopping spot in Waco, you can search for that perfect souvenir. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Baylor University
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit Baylor University during your travels in Waco. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Waco Convention Center
Learn about the events happening in Waco Convention Center during your trip to Waco. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Cameron Park Zoo
Why not visit the native and exotic animals who live at Cameron Park Zoo during your holiday in Waco? You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Dr. Pepper Museum
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Dr. Pepper Museum during your travels in Waco. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Waco Mammoth National Monument
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Waco Mammoth National Monument during your trip to Waco. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Things to do
Waco: Horseback Riding Tour with Cowboy Guide
Top Waco Fixer Upper/City Tour: 5 Star, Award Winning, Affordable
Haunted Private App Guided Ghost Walking Tour in Waco
Waco: Wine Tour with Tasting and Light Lunch
Top hotels in Heart of Texas
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Waco Downtown - Baylor
Spacious and comfortable. Restrooms were really clean. Lobby and breakfast was clean and loved their selections for breakfast.
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Hyatt Place Waco
Room was clean and was regularly cleaned throughout our stay
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Comfort Suites Waco North - Near University Area
Very clean and large room
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
The Classic Tiny Cargohome 12 min to Magnolia Silos Baylor
Cambria Hotel Waco Univ Riverfront
Nice rooms clean modern restaurant in house Couch was impractical and breakfast menu didn’t include cereal. Otherwise dinner was excellent
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
EVEN Hotel Waco - University Area by IHG
Great hotel and convenient location for Baylor events.
Reviewed on 4 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Heart of Texas
Landon Branch
While Landon Branch may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Lake Waco and Cameron Park Zoo.
Mountainview
Though Mountainview may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Lake Waco and Cameron Park Zoo.
Austin Ave.
While there might not be top attractions in Austin Ave., you can explore the larger area and discover places like Magnolia Market at the Silos and Dr. Pepper Museum.
Sanger Heights
While Sanger Heights isn't home to many top sights, Magnolia Market at the Silos and Cameron Park Zoo are some notable places to visit nearby.
North Waco
While North Waco isn't home to many top sights, Cameron Park Zoo and Brazos Park East are some notable places to visit nearby.
Cesar Chavez
While there might not be top attractions in Cesar Chavez, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Magnolia Market at the Silos and Dr. Pepper Museum.
