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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Brazos Park East
Explore the great outdoors at Brazos Park East, a lovely green space in Waco. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Extraco Events Center
Learn about the events happening at Extraco Events Center 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
Waco: Haunts and Legends of Waco Guided Tour by Bus
Heart of Texas Hotel Deals
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Waco Downtown - Baylor
Nice place to stay. I had booked the wrong date and Krystal helped me get it changed. I couldn't have done it without her help because I booked through a third party and they were going to charge me for the cancelation. Thanks Krystal your the best!
Reviewed on Jan 3, 2026
Hyatt Place Waco
Clean room with nice shower amenities, friendly staff, offered to let us switch rooms when over TV didn't work since maintenance wasn't there.
Reviewed on Jan 11, 2026
Comfort Suites Waco North - Near University Area
Very friendly staff
Reviewed on Jan 9, 2026
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
Very nice, new hotel in the heart of Waco downtown. Close to the silos and restaurants.
Reviewed on Jan 11, 2026
Aloft Waco Downtown
Yes it seemed to be
Reviewed on Jan 13, 2026
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.
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.
Brooks Oaks
While Brooks Oaks 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 Cameron Park Zoo.
