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Popular places to visit
Magnolia Market at the Silos
You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Magnolia Market at the Silos during your trip to Waco. 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
Sunset River Cruise: #1 in the US
Heart of Texas Hotel Deals
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Waco Downtown - Baylor
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Reviewed on Nov 24, 2025
Hyatt Place Waco
The staff was excellent. The room was great with a sitting area, made a nice place to sit and visit while playing cards. If inWaco again I would stay at this location. Everything was clean and tidy.
Reviewed on Nov 20, 2025
Comfort Suites Waco North - Near University Area
Everything
Reviewed on Nov 18, 2025
The Classic Tiny Cargohome 12 min to Magnolia Silos Baylor
Cambria Hotel Waco Univ Riverfront
Everything was great!
Reviewed on Nov 19, 2025
EVEN Hotel Waco - University Area by IHG
Great staff. New hotel . Close to Baylor and walkable to DT Waco
Reviewed on Nov 23, 2025
Other neighborhoods around Heart of Texas
Landon Branch
When in Landon Branch, you can plan a visit to Lake Waco and Cameron Park Zoo, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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 Cameron Park Zoo.
Richland Hills
While there might not be top attractions in Richland Hills, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Central Texas Market Place and Lake Waco.
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, Cameron Park Zoo and Magnolia Market at the Silos 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.
