Visit Heart of Texas
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
Waco: Horseback Riding Tour with Cowboy Guide
Sunset River Cruise: #1 in the US
Top Waco Fixer Upper/City Tour: 5 Star, Award Winning, Affordable
Waco's Haunts and Legends Mobile Ghost Tour
Top hotels in Heart of Texas
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Waco Downtown - Baylor
Coffee was not very good and cold.
Reviewed on Nov 3, 2025
Hyatt Place Waco
Me gustó mucho el lugar
Reviewed on Oct 29, 2025
Comfort Suites Waco North - Near University Area
Very clean room, comfortable bed, easy to get to hotel.Great staff. Only complaint was there were 2 elevators and only 1 worked causing lots of long delays plus the elevator was very slow. Give yourself plenty of time or take the stairs. Other than that a great hotel. Highly recommend if you need ...
Reviewed on Nov 3, 2025
The Classic Tiny Cargohome 12 min to Magnolia Silos Baylor
Cambria Hotel Waco Univ Riverfront
Everything was top notch
Reviewed on Nov 3, 2025
EVEN Hotel Waco - University Area by IHG
We will be back! Great place to stay when visiting Baylor!
Reviewed on Nov 3, 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.
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.
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.
