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.
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 Heart of Texas
Comfort Suites Waco North - Near University Area
"Basic breakfast, clean, and staff was helpful"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Everhome Suites Waco
"The room was cute and honestly perfect middle ground for our commute from Austin to Tyler!"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Waco Downtown - Baylor
"Breakfast was mediocre at best."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Aloft by Marriott Waco Downtown
"The water in the shower did not get hot."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Hyatt Place Waco
"Awesome in every way!!"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
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
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.
