What to do in Waco
Sightseeing
Craft Village with pottery, weaving, woodworking, basket making and blacksmith. Great place to walk and see animals, and take a hay wagon ride. Don't miss the artisan cheese and cheese cave! Grab some creamy ice cream at the Cafe, and coffee at Heritage Coffee shop, all on site!
92 habitants recommandent
Homestead Heritage
608 Dry Creek RdCraft Village with pottery, weaving, woodworking, basket making and blacksmith. Great place to walk and see animals, and take a hay wagon ride. Don't miss the artisan cheese and cheese cave! Grab some creamy ice cream at the Cafe, and coffee at Heritage Coffee shop, all on site!
Historic bridge on the old Chisholm trail. Crosses the Brazos river. Has huge bronze statues of cowboys and a cattle drive at the south entrance to the bridge.
62 habitants recommandent
Waco Suspension Bridge
101 N University Parks DrHistoric bridge on the old Chisholm trail. Crosses the Brazos river. Has huge bronze statues of cowboys and a cattle drive at the south entrance to the bridge.
Historic set of steps, not for the faint of heart. Very steep, leading from the Brazos River, up to the top of the ridge. Playground at the top, to help kids burn off any extra energy. :-)
11 habitants recommandent
Jacob's Ladder
2500 Cameron Park DrHistoric set of steps, not for the faint of heart. Very steep, leading from the Brazos River, up to the top of the ridge. Playground at the top, to help kids burn off any extra energy. :-)
Wide diversity of animals. Plan 2-3 hours to see the park.
168 habitants recommandent
Cameron Park Zoo
1701 N 4th StWide diversity of animals. Plan 2-3 hours to see the park.
Very unique site. The only one in the world that has this type of mammoth in situ. Very knowledgeable staff.
139 habitants recommandent
Monument national de Waco Mammoth
6220 Steinbeck Bend DrVery unique site. The only one in the world that has this type of mammoth in situ. Very knowledgeable staff.
A lovely walk along the Brazos River, from Washington Avenue to entrance to Cameron Park Zoo. See 20 or so sculptures along the way. Great spot for exercise and photo ops.
University Parks
2201 S University Parks DrA lovely walk along the Brazos River, from Washington Avenue to entrance to Cameron Park Zoo. See 20 or so sculptures along the way. Great spot for exercise and photo ops.
Wonderful displays. Lots of hands on activities for kids. Outdoor historic village. Plan 2-3 hours to view museum.
111 habitants recommandent
Mayborn Museum Complex
1300 S University Parks DrWonderful displays. Lots of hands on activities for kids. Outdoor historic village. Plan 2-3 hours to view museum.
Wonderful lookout spot on the top of the bluff overlooking the Brazos River.
18 habitants recommandent
Lovers Leap
Wonderful lookout spot on the top of the bluff overlooking the Brazos River.
Waco Paddle Company
200 S University Parks DrKayak and Canoe rentals on the Brazos River.
3 historic homes open for guided tours. Great for families, or couples. We have toured 2 out of 3 of the homes, and our kids enjoyed both...but especially the cupula at East Terrace. Call (254) 753-5166 for hours.
6 habitants recommandent
Historic Waco Foundation
810 S 4th St3 historic homes open for guided tours. Great for families, or couples. We have toured 2 out of 3 of the homes, and our kids enjoyed both...but especially the cupula at East Terrace. Call (254) 753-5166 for hours.
Wonderful playground under towering pecan trees. Has picnic tables and bathroom facilities. Right next to Brazos River.
Pecan Bottom Park
Cameron Park DriveWonderful playground under towering pecan trees. Has picnic tables and bathroom facilities. Right next to Brazos River.
Wonderful place to walk or bike along the river. Playground located near Doris Miller Memorial statue.
10 habitants recommandent
Waco Riverwalk
Waco RiverwalkWonderful place to walk or bike along the river. Playground located near Doris Miller Memorial statue.
Even when there are no games, Baylor's McLane Stadium is a happening spot. Many come to jog, ride bikes, or walk along the wide concreted areas, on the shores of the Brazos River. Stand on top of the Umphrey Bridge as the sun sets for a spectacular view of downtown!
62 habitants recommandent
McLane Stadium
1001 S M.L.K. Jr BlvdEven when there are no games, Baylor's McLane Stadium is a happening spot. Many come to jog, ride bikes, or walk along the wide concreted areas, on the shores of the Brazos River. Stand on top of the Umphrey Bridge as the sun sets for a spectacular view of downtown!
Free!! Hike along a flat trail, up a hill past the dam sluiceways, and on top of the dam to overlook Lake Waco. Hike along the top of the dam on the concrete trail. Watch the sunset over the lake. No public restrooms.
Waco Dam Trail
Waco Dam TrailFree!! Hike along a flat trail, up a hill past the dam sluiceways, and on top of the dam to overlook Lake Waco. Hike along the top of the dam on the concrete trail. Watch the sunset over the lake. No public restrooms.
Food scene
Super delicious, fresh menu, made from local ingredients and grass fed beef. Call for hours.
45 habitants recommandent
Cafe Homestead
608 Dry Creek RdSuper delicious, fresh menu, made from local ingredients and grass fed beef. Call for hours.
Taqueria El Mexicano Grill
Interstate 35Good Mexican food, with friendly servers.
Some of the best bbq around. Order meat by the pound, served on butcher paper 'plates'.
11 habitants recommandent
Rudy's "Country Store" and Bar-B-Q
2510 Circle RdSome of the best bbq around. Order meat by the pound, served on butcher paper 'plates'.
Recommended by a guest. Southern cuisine with a twist. Reasonable prices.
58 habitants recommandent
Milo
1020 Franklin AveRecommended by a guest. Southern cuisine with a twist. Reasonable prices.
Czech-American Restaurant
220 N Main StDelicious Czech food.
Amazing cookies!! Huge enough for a small meal. Interesting flavor combinations like red velvet, smores, etc.
Bittersweet Waco
Amazing cookies!! Huge enough for a small meal. Interesting flavor combinations like red velvet, smores, etc.
Great hamburgers and ambiance on historic Elm Street. Beer on tap.
24 habitants recommandent
Revival Eastside Eatery
704 Elm AveGreat hamburgers and ambiance on historic Elm Street. Beer on tap.
Upscale Tex-Mex dining. Great atmosphere. Outdoor dining on second floor overlooking downtown.
64 habitants recommandent
Ninfa's Mexican Restaurant
220 S 3rd StUpscale Tex-Mex dining. Great atmosphere. Outdoor dining on second floor overlooking downtown.
Meal Simple, chef-inspired, fresh prepped meals. Lots of variety, and affordable prices. Great alternative to restaurants. Grab a few, bring back to studio to have on hand for a cozy dinner in!
34 habitants recommandent
H-E-B plus!
9100 Woodway DrMeal Simple, chef-inspired, fresh prepped meals. Lots of variety, and affordable prices. Great alternative to restaurants. Grab a few, bring back to studio to have on hand for a cozy dinner in!
Local Vietnamese food place that has been around Waco for a while. Serves Pho, bubble tea, and vermicelli bowls. I recommend the curry (super flavorful) and the vermicelli bowls. Has patio dining, and located downtown.
30 habitants recommandent
Clay Pot Restaurant
416 Franklin AveLocal Vietnamese food place that has been around Waco for a while. Serves Pho, bubble tea, and vermicelli bowls. I recommend the curry (super flavorful) and the vermicelli bowls. Has patio dining, and located downtown.
Magnolia Market Silos
601 Webster AveThe line outside says it all....get the cupcake!
Super delicious pizza, homemade pasta and sauce. Family friendly. The rolls are super fluffy and a must try. Large one topping pizza costs about $12.
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Baris
904 N Valley Mills DrSuper delicious pizza, homemade pasta and sauce. Family friendly. The rolls are super fluffy and a must try. Large one topping pizza costs about $12.
Shopping
Farmhouse style store with refurbished furniture and decor.
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Junque in the Trunk
910 La Salle AveFarmhouse style store with refurbished furniture and decor.
The Junky Monkey
1715 La Salle AveQuaint antique store with unique finds.
Antique store with individual vendor booths. Lots of great finds and interesting collectables.
8 habitants recommandent
Cameron Trading Co
618 Austin AveAntique store with individual vendor booths. Lots of great finds and interesting collectables.
Saturday morning, outdoor farmers market. Must visit Muchos Tacos for authentic Mexican tacos, and breakfast tacos featuring local, farm fresh eggs.
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Waco Downtown Farmer's Market
500 Washington AveSaturday morning, outdoor farmers market. Must visit Muchos Tacos for authentic Mexican tacos, and breakfast tacos featuring local, farm fresh eggs.
Local bookshop and gourmet coffee house, with a few beer on tap. Great atmosphere, and interesting books. Fun children's area.
24 habitants recommandent
Fabled Bookshop & Cafe
215 S 4th StLocal bookshop and gourmet coffee house, with a few beer on tap. Great atmosphere, and interesting books. Fun children's area.
Magnolia Market Silos
601 Webster AveCentral to Fixer Upper TV show.
Grocery store focusing on organic, local, all natural and non-gmo items. From staples to snacks. Fresh bakery, local honey, fresh meat shop.
10 habitants recommandent
Homestead Market
169 Halbert LnGrocery store focusing on organic, local, all natural and non-gmo items. From staples to snacks. Fresh bakery, local honey, fresh meat shop.
Thousands of visitors flock to Magnolia every week. More than just Magnolia Press, Magnolia Home Store, and beyond. This is an expansion of the Market, and is set up like a small village, with lots of outdoor space to sit, relax and enjoy. Everything is beautifully displayed, but personally I think it is overpriced.
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Magnolia Home
418 S 8th StThousands of visitors flock to Magnolia every week. More than just Magnolia Press, Magnolia Home Store, and beyond. This is an expansion of the Market, and is set up like a small village, with lots of outdoor space to sit, relax and enjoy. Everything is beautifully displayed, but personally I think it is overpriced.
Neighborhoods
Beautiful estate like homes, for the 20th century. 10-15 minute drive, but well worth it.
Dean Highland
Beautiful estate like homes, for the 20th century. 10-15 minute drive, but well worth it.
A drive down Castle Avenue will take you past the historic castle. Stop to read the historic marker. Then take the roads that shoot off from Castle Avenue and view the lovely homes.
Castle Avenue
Castle AvenueA drive down Castle Avenue will take you past the historic castle. Stop to read the historic marker. Then take the roads that shoot off from Castle Avenue and view the lovely homes.