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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.
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
Sunset River Cruise: #1 in the US
Amazing Brazos River Morning or Sunset Boat Adventure in Waco
Waco: Taste of Waco Tour with Food Tastings
Top Waco Fixer Upper/City Tour: 5 Star, Award Winning, Affordable
Waco: Horseback Riding Tour with Cowboy Guide
Top hotels in Heart of Texas
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Waco Downtown - Baylor
Reviewed on Sep 15, 2025
Hyatt Place Waco
Reviewed on Sep 20, 2025
The Classic Tiny Cargohome 12 min to Magnolia Silos Baylor
Comfort Suites Waco North - Near University Area
Reviewed on Sep 22, 2025
Cambria Hotel Waco Univ Riverfront
Reviewed on Sep 14, 2025
AC Hotel By Marriott Waco Downtown
Reviewed on Sep 20, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Heart of Texas
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.
Richland Hills
While there might not be top attractions in Richland Hills, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Magnolia Market at the Silos and Central Texas Market Place.
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.
Cesar Chavez
When in Cesar Chavez, you can plan a visit to Magnolia Market at the Silos and Dr. Pepper Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
