Heart of Texas
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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.
Lake Waco
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Waco during your travels in Waco. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're 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.
Things to do
Waco Fixer Upper Homes & City Highlights Tour
Waco: Horseback Riding Experience on Scenic Texas Ranch
Sunset River Cruise: #1 in the US
Waco: Haunts and Legends of Waco Guided Tour by Bus
Top hotels in Heart of Texas
Comfort Suites Waco North - Near University Area
Very helpful staff
Reviewed on May 13, 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Waco Downtown - Baylor
Would stay here again. Like many other travelers, I agree, the hotel is clean and in a perfect location. Staff was very friendly. Breakfast selection was great as well!
Reviewed on May 12, 2026
Everhome Suites Waco
Yes
Reviewed on May 13, 2026
Cambria Hotel Waco Univ Riverfront
Front desk was excellent
Reviewed on May 12, 2026
Aloft Waco Downtown
Everything was clean. The lights and outlets were easy to find and functionL.
Reviewed on May 7, 2026
Hyatt Place Waco
Fluffy new towels, clean room, great staff. Breakfast is decent for Hyatt chain.
Reviewed on May 13, 2026
Other neighbourhoods 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.
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.
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.
