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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
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
Overall a good stay. This hotel allows pets. Despite me having pet allergies I had zero reactions which tells me the rooms are properly cleaned. When I first arrived the room next to me had a barking dog and also could be heard a few doors down in the hallway. The staff moved me to another room no ...
Reviewed on Jan 4, 2026
Comfort Suites Waco North - Near University Area
Breakfast ended at 11 but I got there at 10
Reviewed on Jan 2, 2026
AC Hotel By Marriott Waco Downtown
Clean rooms, nice staff
Reviewed on Jan 6, 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
Aloft Waco Downtown
Staff was great! Room was great! Location was suspect
Reviewed on Jan 6, 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.
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.
