Heart of Texas Travel Guide
Waco
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Popular places to visit
Magnolia Market at the Silos
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Magnolia Market at the Silos during your trip to Waco. 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
Waco: Horseback Riding Tour with Cowboy Guide
Waco: Haunts and Legends of Waco Guided Tour by Bus
Top hotels in Heart of Texas
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Waco Downtown - Baylor
Clean room. Friendly staff.
Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026
Comfort Suites Waco North - Near University Area
Room was big and clean had a smell but other then that was good.
Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026
Hyatt Place Waco
Everything was good the price and the food only thing I wish the room had was a microwave but other then that 10/10
Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026
Cambria Hotel Waco Univ Riverfront
Everything was great! Clean rooms, great decor, friendly and helpful staff. I would stay here again anytime
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
AC Hotel By Marriott Waco Downtown
Perfect location if you're going to see the Magnolia Market/The Silos. Walkable to restaurants and shopping. Very very clean! Staff was helpful and friendly. Parking garage was connected to hotel and very reasonably priced. beds were comfy, could use some firmer pillow options, but overall, very ...
Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026
Hotel 1928
Very impressed!
Reviewed on 19 Mar 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 Cameron Park Zoo and Dr. Pepper Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
