East Riverside Travel Guide
Waco
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.
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.
Things to do
Waco Fixer Upper Homes & City Highlights Tour
Waco: Horseback Riding Experience on Scenic Texas Ranch
Haunts & Legends Tour: Waco’s Stories after Dark
Waco: Brazos Morning and Sunset River Boating Adventure
Waco: Taste of Waco Tour with Food Tastings
Top hotels in East Riverside
Cambria Hotel Waco Univ Riverfront
"The property is at a convenient location and wonderful value for the room. We were very close to Magnolia Market and other properties that we were there to visit"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
EVEN Hotel Waco - University Area by IHG
"Very clean hotel with convenient location as well. Staff was extremely helpful and offered suggestions on where to eat and grab a drink. They greeted us every time we entered the lobby. Bed was comfortable, room was spacious and clean. Felt very safe and would certainly stay here again."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waco Downtown by IHG
"Clean hotel. Staff was nice & helpful"
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Rodeway Inn Waco Downtown near University
"Great highway access"
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Comfort Suites Waco North - Near University Area
"After two long days of travel, jacuzzi would have been nice - they do not have one. The room was clean and quite, bed was not the most comfortable. No designated pet area - which is not really okay considering they charge $40/night for pets - with those kinds of rates, pets should be treated like ..."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Everhome Suites Waco
"Love the kitchen the light system was unique to me. All around the room was excellent."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around East Riverside
Brazos
While visiting Brazos, you might make a stop by sights like Magnolia Market at the Silos and Dr. Pepper Museum.
Baylor
If you're spending some time in Baylor, Mayborn Museum Complex and Texas Sports Hall of Fame are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
