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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
Sunset River Cruise: #1 in the US
Waco: Taste of Waco Tour with Food Tastings
Waco: Haunts and Legends of Waco Guided Tour by Bus
Waco: Horseback Riding Tour with Cowboy Guide
Sunset River Cruise: #1 in the US
Our pick of the best Heart of Texas Hotel Deals
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Waco Downtown - Baylor
Reviewed on 14 Aug. 2025
The Classic Tiny Cargohome 12 min to Magnolia Silos Baylor
Hyatt Place Waco
Reviewed on 16 Aug. 2025
Comfort Suites Waco North - Near University Area
Reviewed on 16 Aug. 2025
AC Hotel By Marriott Waco Downtown
Reviewed on 13 Aug. 2025
Cambria Hotel Waco Univ Riverfront
Reviewed on 10 Aug. 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Heart of Texas
Mountainview
Though Mountainview may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Lake Waco and Magnolia Market at the Silos.
Austin Ave.
While there might not be top attractions in Austin Ave., you can explore the larger area and discover places like Magnolia Market at the Silos and Dr. Pepper Museum.
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
While North Waco isn't home to many top sights, Cameron Park Zoo and Brazos Park East are some notable places to visit nearby.
Cesar Chavez
While there might not be top attractions in Cesar Chavez, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Magnolia Market at the Silos and Dr. Pepper Museum.
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.