Heart of Texas Travel Guide
Waco
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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.
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 browsing the exhibits at Dr. Pepper Museum during your travels 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: Brazos Morning and Sunset River Boating Adventure
Waco: Taste of Waco Tour with Food Tastings
Top hotels in Heart of Texas
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Waco Downtown - Baylor
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Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Comfort Suites Waco North - Near University Area
Everything was great except only one elevator was working for a very full hotel
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Hyatt Place Waco
Room was unclean, could visibly see the dust. We didn’t feel comfortable eating in our room. The bed was extremely uncomfortable. It completely bent to the side of the heavier person. I’m 150, the other person was 180. Hallway was dirty. The staff though was very nice.
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
Hotel 1928
Wonder
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
AC Hotel By Marriott Waco Downtown
Beautiful hotel, friendly staff, comfortable rooms, walking distance to magnolia
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
Cambria Hotel Waco Univ Riverfront
The room was clean and comfortable. The staff at the front was so helpful. Patrick, our waiter in the restaurant, was so friendly. We had a great experience there. Would recommend!
Reviewed on 4 Apr 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.
Landon Branch
While Landon Branch may 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 Lake Waco.
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.
