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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.
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.
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
Top Waco Fixer Upper/City Tour: 5 Star, Award Winning, Affordable
Waco: Horseback Riding Tour with Cowboy Guide
Sunset River Cruise: #1 in the US
Waco's Haunts and Legends Mobile Ghost Tour
Top hotels in Heart of Texas
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Waco Downtown - Baylor
The staff was courteous and the room was spacious, clean, and comfortable.
Reviewed on Mar 28, 2026
Comfort Suites Waco North - Near University Area
Hyatt Place Waco
The staff from top to bottom was excellent. Always friendly and helpful. Can't say enough nice things about them.
Reviewed on Mar 27, 2026
Hotel 1928
Everything was great!!!!
Reviewed on Mar 26, 2026
Cambria Hotel Waco Univ Riverfront
I will be staying here from now on any time I’m in town
Reviewed on Mar 27, 2026
AC Hotel By Marriott Waco Downtown
We loved our one night stay here! It’s a fairly new hotel and had great rooms and amenities. Super close to the silos at Magnolia. We would definitely stay here again when we come back to Waco.
Reviewed on Mar 27, 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 Cameron Park Zoo.
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, Cameron Park Zoo and Magnolia Market at the Silos 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.
