East Riverside, TX

Waco

Photo by Hannah Jurgens
Photo by Hannah Jurgens

Popular places to visit

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
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Baylor University

4.5/5(502 reviews)

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.

Baylor University
The city comes alive at night.

Waco Convention Center

4.5/5(120 reviews)

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

Waco Convention Center
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
Neat stop if you're in the area. Gotta try the original Dr. Pepper made in their soda shop!

Dr. Pepper Museum

4.5/5(276 reviews)

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Dr. Pepper Museum in Waco. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

Dr. Pepper Museum
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

Things to do

Luxurious River Cruise on the Brazos River in Waco

Sunset River Cruise: #1 in the US

￥13,452
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Sunset River Cruise: #1 in the US
Waco: Brazos River Boating Adventure

Waco: Brazos River Boating Adventure

￥9,258
per adult
Waco: Brazos River Boating Adventure
Classic Waco Tour- Experience FUN!

Fixer Upper + City Tour

￥12,217
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Fixer Upper + City Tour
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East Riverside Hotel Deals

Cambria Hotel Waco Univ Riverfront
Cambria Hotel Waco Univ Riverfront
3 out of 5
110 S MLK JR BLVD BLDG A, Waco, TX
The price is ￥15,747 per night from Jul 20 to Jul 21
￥15,747
￥19,906 total
Jul 20 - Jul 21
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Waco. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (223 reviews)
"Very clean and in a nice area. Would recommend!"

Reviewed on Jul 1, 2025

Cambria Hotel Waco Univ Riverfront
Holiday Inn Express And Suites Waco Downtown by IHG
Holiday Inn Express And Suites Waco Downtown by IHG
2.5 out of 5
101 Taylor Street, Waco, TX
The price is ￥13,560 per night from Aug 3 to Aug 4
￥13,560
￥16,919 total
Aug 3 - Aug 4
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Waco. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Magnolia Market at the Silos and Dr. Pepper Museum are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (151 reviews)
Clean hotel, friendly staff.
"Breakfast, unless you got there early, was usually slim pickings. Both days I went around 8:45-9am, and was almost out of eggs, as was out of the meats when I hot there. Hotel is clean and only 5-6months open. No pool, no coffee maker in rooms (however, it says you can request one), but they have ..."

Reviewed on Jul 1, 2025

Holiday Inn Express And Suites Waco Downtown by IHG
EVEN Hotel Waco - University Area by IHG
EVEN Hotel Waco - University Area by IHG
3.5 out of 5
110 SOUTH M.L.K. JR BLVD, BUILDING B, Waco, TX
Fully refundable
The price is ￥16,303 per night from Jul 14 to Jul 15
￥16,303
￥20,558 total
Jul 14 - Jul 15
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Waco. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Popular attractions Magnolia Market at the Silos and Dr. Pepper ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (187 reviews)
"This hotel was fantastic. We feel like we got way more than we paid for here. Beautiful room and kids loved the fancy pool area. When I made the reservation, there was the option to buy 2 breakfasts for $14. I paid it and when we arrived we got 2 breakfast vouchers plus two more for free for the ..."

Reviewed on Jul 3, 2025

EVEN Hotel Waco - University Area by IHG
OYO Hotel Waco University Area/ I-35
OYO Hotel Waco University Area/ I-35
2.5 out of 5
500 N Interstate 35 Frontage Rd, Waco, TX
The price is ￥7,037 per night from Jul 6 to Jul 7
￥7,037
￥9,098 total
Jul 6 - Jul 7
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Waco. Enjoy free parking, daily housekeeping, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Magnolia Market at the Silos and Dr. Pepper Museum ...
3.4/10 (431 reviews)
"Very comforting and convient..very pricey for this area."

Reviewed on Apr 9, 2025

OYO Hotel Waco University Area/ I-35
Comfort Suites Waco North - Near University Area
Comfort Suites Waco North - Near University Area
2.5 out of 5
810 I35 N, Waco, TX
The price is ￥11,020 per night from Aug 3 to Aug 4
￥11,020
￥13,793 total
Aug 3 - Aug 4
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Waco. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,336 reviews)
Appreciate them
"Appreciate them every time i stay. Even put me close to a side door so i could let my dog out. My room smelled very musty though. And the gym was very musty and smelly."

Reviewed on Jul 1, 2025

Comfort Suites Waco North - Near University Area
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Waco Downtown - Baylor
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Waco Downtown - Baylor
3 out of 5
911 S 10th St, Waco, TX
The price is ￥14,088 per night from Jul 6 to Jul 7
￥14,088
￥18,173 total
Jul 6 - Jul 7
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Waco. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,302 reviews)
"Great location. Close to dining/downtown/silos/and Baylor. No complaints. 2nd time staying here so should tell you enough"

Reviewed on Jul 1, 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Waco Downtown - Baylor
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Other neighborhoods around East Riverside

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Elm Avenue District

Elm Avenue District might not have many top sights, but Magnolia Market at the Silos and McLane Stadium are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Elm Avenue District
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Baylor

While visiting Baylor, you might make a stop by sights like Texas Sports Hall of Fame and Ferrell Center.

Baylor
The city comes alive at night.

Brazos

4/5(193 area reviews)

While visiting Brazos, you might make a stop by sights like Magnolia Market at the Silos and Dr. Pepper Museum.

Brazos
Washington Avenue Bridge over the Brazos River, photo taken from the Waco Suspension Bridge

Carver

When in Carver, you can plan a visit to Cameron Park Zoo and Brazos Park East, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Carver
Bamboo tastiest on the other side of the wire! Cameron Park Zoo has AZA Accreditation.

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.

Brooks Oaks
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Bellmead

Shopping and restaurants are notable features of Bellmead. You might consider a stop by Marlin Branch while you're exploring the neighborhood.

Bellmead

East Riverside, TX