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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.
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.
Waco Mammoth National Monument
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Waco Mammoth National Monument during your trip to 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: Haunts and Legends of Waco Guided Tour by Bus
Waco's Haunts and Legends Mobile Ghost Tour
Top hotels in Heart of Texas
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Waco Downtown - Baylor
Everything great! Friendly check-in and clean modern room!!
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
Hyatt Place Waco
Staff was very nice and common areas were nice.
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
Comfort Suites Waco North - Near University Area
Room was clean and the staff was very friendly with a full breakfast variety.
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
The Classic Tiny Cargohome 12 min to Magnolia Silos Baylor
Everything was super nice , cozy and quiet. Host was available. Would definitely book again
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
AC Hotel By Marriott Waco Downtown
Nice staff, the hotel building, lobby, and rooms were all very nice and modern. Would definitely stay here again for future trips.
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025
Aloft Waco Downtown
The hotel is decorated in a fun bright way. The room was spacious with good counter space and the best little fridge. I definitely had to do my own wipe down, but staff was friendly and helpful. It’s not the prettiest street to be on but only a 2 minute drive to the silos and downtown!
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
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.
