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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
Waco's Haunts and Legends Mobile Ghost Tour
Waco: Wine Tour with Tasting and Light Lunch
Top hotels in Heart of Texas
Hyatt Place Waco
Rooms clean, great customer service, only problem is you cee see n hear everything through the walls
Reviewed on Feb 8, 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Waco Downtown - Baylor
Clean hotel and comfortable beds
Reviewed on Feb 9, 2026
Comfort Suites Waco North - Near University Area
Clean
Reviewed on Feb 4, 2026
Hotel 1928
The staff was above and beyond! We had one little incident and everyone literally went the extra mile or two to make sure the remainder of our stay was absolutely perfect!
Reviewed on Jan 26, 2026
AC Hotel By Marriott Waco Downtown
Clean, easy check in & out
Reviewed on Feb 7, 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 Dec 16, 2025
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.
Landon Branch
When in Landon Branch, you can plan a visit to Magnolia Market at the Silos and Lake Waco, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
