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Popular places to visit
Magnolia Market at the Silos
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.
Baylor University
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of 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 at 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 trip to Waco? You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Dr. Pepper Museum
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Dr. Pepper Museum in Waco. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Waco Mammoth National Monument
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Waco Mammoth National Monument in Waco. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Things to do
Waco: Horseback Riding Tour with Cowboy Guide
Horseback Riding on Scenic Texas Ranch near Waco
Waco: Haunts and Legends of Waco Guided Tour by Bus
Heart of Texas Hotel Deals
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Waco Downtown - Baylor
Room was clean
Reviewed on Dec 25, 2025
Hyatt Place Waco
Staff was very nice and common areas were nice.
Reviewed on Dec 26, 2025
Comfort Suites Waco North - Near University Area
Breakfast variety could be better. Eggs were obviously powdered. We've been here before, so we expected bacon and sausage.It was only sausage. Air conditioning definitely kept the cool and even have to turn it off in the morning because it was so cold.We
Reviewed on Dec 27, 2025
The Classic Tiny Cargohome 12 min to Magnolia Silos Baylor
Everything was super nice , cozy and quiet. Host was available. Would definitely book again
Reviewed on Dec 16, 2025
AC Hotel By Marriott Waco Downtown
Nice staff, the hotel building, lobby, and rooms were all very nice and modern. Would definitely stay here again for future trips.
Reviewed on Dec 23, 2025
Aloft Waco Downtown
The hotel is decorated in a fun bright way. The room was spacious with good counter space and the best little fridge. I definitely had to do my own wipe down, but staff was friendly and helpful. It’s not the prettiest street to be on but only a 2 minute drive to the silos and downtown!
Reviewed on Dec 16, 2025
Other neighborhoods around Heart of Texas
Brookview
While Brookview might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Magnolia Market at the Silos and Dr. Pepper Museum.
Mountainview
While Mountainview might 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 Magnolia Market at the Silos.
Landon Branch
When in Landon Branch, you can plan a visit to Magnolia Market at the Silos and Lake Waco, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Austin Ave.
Austin Ave. might not have many top sights, but Magnolia Market at the Silos and Dr. Pepper Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in North Waco and surrounding area, you can visit Cameron Park Zoo and Brazos Park East.
