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Popular places to visit
Baylor University
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit 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 in 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 holiday in Waco? You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Waco Mammoth National Monument
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Waco Mammoth National Monument during your trip to 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 in 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: Taste of Waco Tour with Food Tastings
Top hotels in Heart of Texas
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 3 Jan 2026
Hyatt Place Waco
Yes
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Comfort Suites Waco North - Near University Area
Room was large and clean. We loved our stay. The breakfast was kept full and everything was great. The staff here were so friendly! Norma was amazing at check-in. Had some issues with the tv while there but they have cable company out trying to fix it quickly.
Reviewed on 12 Jan 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 16 Dec 2025
AC Hotel By Marriott Waco Downtown
Clean rooms, nice staff
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Aloft Waco Downtown
Stylish hotel and rooms.
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Heart of Texas
Brookview
While there might not be top attractions in Brookview, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Magnolia Market at the Silos and Dr. Pepper Museum.
Landon Branch
While Landon Branch may 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 Lake Waco.
Austin Ave.
While there might not be top attractions in Austin Ave., you can explore the larger area and discover places like Magnolia Market at the Silos and Dr. Pepper Museum.
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
While North Waco isn't home to many top sights, Cameron Park Zoo and Brazos Park East are some notable places to visit nearby.
Brooks Oaks
Brooks Oaks might not have many top sights, but Magnolia Market at the Silos and Cameron Park Zoo are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
