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: Horseback Riding Experience on Scenic Texas Ranch
Waco: Haunts and Legends of Waco Guided Tour by Bus
Waco & Magnolia Market at the Silos Day Tour
Waco: Haunts and Legends of Waco Guided Tour by Bus
Top hotels in Heart of Texas
Comfort Suites Waco North - Near University Area
Had free breakfast and a pool
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Waco Downtown - Baylor
Literally the best stay and Brandon went above and beyond! I will always stay here when I visit my daughter at Baylor!
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Everhome Suites Waco
Super clean. Very Quiet. Great price. Had everything we needed. Will definitely stay again next time we travel to Waco.
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Aloft Waco Downtown
Everything was clean. The lights and outlets were easy to find and functionL.
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Hyatt Place Waco
The breakfast menu was good, plenty of parking, the rooms were clean, the staff were very friendly and helpful. The sales manager was helpful as well, she tried to help us with accommodation but they were full. I would definitely stay here again.
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Cambria Hotel Waco Univ Riverfront
There was not a single thing that was not perfect. Room, staff, pool, bar, location - all of it. They could not improve a thing.
Reviewed on 14 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.
