Lake Waco Tours

Did you know just being close to the water can help you feel calmer? That's why you should plan a visit to Lake Waco. From the gorgeous views to the tranquil sounds of nature, this is a place where you'll find some peace.

If you're staying a while in Waco, Lake Waco is a fine place to kick off your exploring. This body of water is one of many attractions that'll keep you on the hop here. Magnolia Market at the Silos, Cameron Park Zoo, and Dr. Pepper Museum are also ready to be explored nearby.

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Fairfield Inn & Suites Waco South

Fairfield Inn & Suites Waco South

2.5 out of 5
Woodway
Price was $728, price is now $632 per person
$632
per person
Dec 18 - Dec 24
found 18 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Minneapolis (MSP) to Waco (ACT)
8.6/10 Excellent! (819 reviews)
The room was comfortable & clean. Staff was friendly. Nreakfast was good & I loved how they decorated for the Baylor football game.

Reviewed on Sep 12, 2025

Hotel 1928

Hotel 1928

4 out of 5
Brazos
Save 100% on your flight
Price was $2,428, price is now $1,994 per person
$1,994
per person
Dec 18 - Dec 24
found 18 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Minneapolis (MSP) to Waco (ACT)
9.4/10 Exceptional! (60 reviews)
Hotel is lovely. Staff were pleasant. Dinner on the Roof Top was 5 star. Thank you to the incredible chef and to the attentive staff. That evening was perfect. Over all our experience was wonderful, but pricey.

Reviewed on Oct 17, 2025

EVEN Hotel Waco - University Area by IHG

EVEN Hotel Waco - University Area by IHG

3.5 out of 5
East Riverside
Price was $825, price is now $683 per person
$683
per person
Dec 18 - Dec 24
found 18 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Minneapolis (MSP) to Waco (ACT)
9.6/10 Exceptional! (264 reviews)
Lovely, close to everything!

Reviewed on Oct 26, 2025

Popular places to visit

Hang out for the guided tour at the dig site. Very informative! Awesome place! Will only take about an hour to finish up tho so don't plan a whole day around it. #kidsfun

Waco Mammoth National Monument

4.5/5(181 reviews)

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Waco Mammoth National Monument in Waco. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

Waco Mammoth National Monument
Bamboo tastiest on the other side of the wire! Cameron Park Zoo has AZA Accreditation.

Cameron Park Zoo

4.5/5(131 reviews)

Why not visit the native and exotic animals who live at Cameron Park Zoo during your trip to Waco? You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

Cameron Park Zoo
First bridge across the Brazos River.

Brazos Park East

4.5/5(84 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Brazos Park East, a lovely green space in Waco. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

Brazos Park East
For Fixer Upper fans, Chip and Joanna Gaines recently opened their new store at a renovated silo property in Waco, TX. Lines on Saturday to get in the store extended around the block despite rain. Sunday was beautiful but the store was closed. The wonderful Baylor campus is just a few blocks away.

Magnolia Market at the Silos

4.5/5(664 reviews)

With a visit to Magnolia Market at the Silos, a popular shopping spot in Waco, you can enjoy some retail therapy. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

Magnolia Market at the Silos

Extraco Events Center

4/5(70 reviews)

Learn about the events happening at Extraco Events Center during your trip to Waco. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

Extraco Events Center

Carleen Bright Arboretum

4/5(13 reviews)

Take the family on an outing to Carleen Bright Arboretum during your trip to Waco. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

Carleen Bright Arboretum

Best Lodging Options Near Lake Waco

Fixer Upper's "Bachelor Pad" from Season 3

Fixer Upper's "Bachelor Pad" from Season 3

Waco
Fixer Upper's "Bachelor Pad" from Season 3
NEW ON MARKET!, CUTE, UPDATED, Home in beautiful area of WACO,10 MIN. from SILOS

NEW ON MARKET!, CUTE, UPDATED, Home in beautiful area of WACO,10 MIN. from SILOS

Waco
NEW ON MARKET!, CUTE, UPDATED, Home in beautiful area of WACO,10 MIN. from SILOS
German Schmear house

German Schmear house

Waco
German Schmear house
Unique Western Flair, Close to EXTRACO, SILOS, Shopping, EATERIES, 3min LAKE!

Unique Western Flair, Close to EXTRACO, SILOS, Shopping, EATERIES, 3min LAKE!

Waco
Unique Western Flair, Close to EXTRACO, SILOS, Shopping, EATERIES, 3min LAKE!
Sadie's 5 *Star* Retreat For Your Waco Stay

Sadie's 5 *Star* Retreat For Your Waco Stay

Waco
Sadie's 5 *Star* Retreat For Your Waco Stay
Magnolia Market - 4 Miles away

Magnolia Market - 4 Miles away

Waco
Magnolia Market - 4 Miles away
Magnolia's Historic Hillcrest Estate - Designed & owned by Chip & Joanna Gaines

Magnolia's Historic Hillcrest Estate - Designed & owned by Chip & Joanna Gaines

Waco
Magnolia's Historic Hillcrest Estate - Designed & owned by Chip & Joanna Gaines
The Cactus Casa Uno - Next to Lake Waco - 15m to Downtown Waco - PET FRIENDLY

The Cactus Casa Uno - Next to Lake Waco - 15m to Downtown Waco - PET FRIENDLY

Waco
The Cactus Casa Uno - Next to Lake Waco - 15m to Downtown Waco - PET FRIENDLY
Barkley House

Barkley House

Waco
Barkley House
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