Heart of Texas Travel Guide
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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.
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.
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.
Activities
Waco: Horseback Riding Experience on Scenic Texas Ranch
Waco: Haunts and Legends of Waco Guided Tour by Bus
Waco: Taste of Waco Tour with Food Tastings
Our pick of the best Heart of Texas Hotel Deals
Comfort Suites Waco North - Near University Area
All around great stay!
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Waco Downtown - Baylor
I always stay at this property, it’s always clean and a very convenient location for Waco’s attractions.
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Everhome Suites Waco
Aloft Waco Downtown
Everything was clean. The lights and outlets were easy to find and functionL.
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Cambria Hotel Waco Univ Riverfront
Our stay at Cambria was the best we’ve had in Waco in the past 2 years of visiting my daughter at school. The hotel is in excellent condition, extremely comfortable and accommodating. The staff is very knowledgeable, friendly, and go out of their way to make you feel welcome. The waiter at breakfast, ...
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Hyatt Place Waco
Staff was friendly and hotel was located in a good area. There was a flying roach in the breakfast area.
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Heart of Texas
Brookview
While there might not be top attractions in Brookview, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Magnolia Market at the Silos and Dr. Pepper Museum.
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.
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.
