Visit East Riverside
Popular places to visit
Magnolia Market at the Silos
With a visit to Magnolia Market at the Silos, a favourite shopping spot in Waco, you can search for that perfect souvenir. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Baylor University
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit 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 in 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 holiday in Waco? You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Dr. Pepper Museum
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Dr. Pepper Museum during your travels in Waco. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Waco Mammoth National Monument
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Waco Mammoth National Monument during your trip to Waco. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Activities
Waco: Horseback Riding Tour with Cowboy Guide
Sunset River Cruise: #1 in the US
Our pick of the best East Riverside Hotel Deals
Cambria Hotel Waco Univ Riverfront
Very nice location right across from the river, friendly staff
Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025
EVEN Hotel Waco - University Area by IHG
The room was clean and cozy. We were only there for 1 night and sad to leave the next morning. The location is excellent! Walking distance to downtown and a few blocks from the Magnolia Silos. We will be visiting again soon and booking the EVEN hotel.
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waco Downtown by IHG
Rooms were very nice and clean. Breakfast was adequate.
Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025
Rodeway Inn
Room was clean. Easy and fast check in. Great location and close to food and shopping. Refrigerator was nice and cold. Will stay again. Only 2 pillows for each bed. We did not ask if more were available.
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2025
OYO Hotel Waco University Area/ I-35
Didn’t even stay there and the attendant was rude.
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025
OYO Hotel Waco University Area/ I-35
No one would answer the door so we could check in
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around East Riverside
Baylor
If you're spending some time in Baylor, Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and The Texas Collection are top sights worth seeing.
Brazos
While visiting Brazos, you might make a stop by sights like Magnolia Market at the Silos and Dr. Pepper Museum.
Carver
While Carver isn't home to many top sights, Cameron Park Zoo and Brazos Park East are some notable places to visit nearby.
Brooks Oaks
Brooks Oaks might not have many top sights, but Magnolia Market at the Silos and Cameron Park Zoo are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Bellmead
Shopping and restaurants are notable features of Bellmead. You might consider stopping by Marlin Branch while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Oakwood
Though Oakwood may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Magnolia Market at the Silos and McLane Stadium.
