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Waco VISITORS GUIDE wacoheartoftexas.com
Welcome to
WACO
Conveniently located on I-35 in the Ft.Worth Dallas
center of the state, just 90 miles
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from Dallas and Austin, Waco has
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TEXAS
Austin
long been known as the “Heart of Houston
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Texas.” Named after the Waco Indian San Antonio
tribe, the village of Waco was established
in 1849 and incorporated in 1856. The
legendary Chisholm and Shawnee cattle trails
both crossed Waco’s historic Suspension Bridge on
their way to northern cattle markets.
Today, Waco is a diverse, bustling city of 134,432, with
a university, two colleges, over 40 hotels and 300+
restaurants. We are home to the famous Magnolia Market,
owned by Chip and Joanna Gaines.
Waco is also the home of a lively cultural district. Discover
open-air festivals and concerts by the river, top sporting
events, a popular Saturday morning farmers market, “First
Fridays” downtown, theatre, live music, rodeo, comedy,
dance, art galleries, and a world-class symphony orchestra.
Check out wacoheartoftexas.com/events to find out what’s
happening during your visit.
We know you’ll find plenty of “heart” at the center of
our hospitality!
Attractions & Museums 2
Points of Interest 9
The Magnolia Trail 10
Shopping 14
Arts & Culture 18
Guided Tours 22
Wineries, Distilleries, and Craft Beers 25
Recreation & Outdoor Attractions 27
Dining 32
Major Venues & Events 33
Lodging & Transportation 36
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Waco’s 3
HISTORY OF WEST MUSEUM
ATTRACTIONS
Housed in an 1890’s-era historic building in West, about 20
miles north of Waco. The museum includes a replica of the
early pioneer town of West. Exhibits feature farming and
& MUSEUMS ranching, military and veterans, an ancestors gallery, a gallery
dedicated to the Czech culture on the town, and a memorial
gallery dedicated to the heroes of the April 17, 2013 fertilizer
plant explosion.
10am - 4pm, Thu - Sat
CAMERON PARK ZOO 112 E Oak St, West
The Cameron Park Zoo rests on 52 acres adjacent to the (254) 755-6762
Brazos River. Lush native vegetation, splashing waterfalls and historyofwestmuseum.com
ponds create natural habitats that are home to giraffes, lions, Free Admission
white rhino and elephants. The
Asian Forest features orangutans,
Sumatran tigers, and Komodo
dragons. The Brazos River Country
exhibit features animals native to
the Brazos River. Enjoy a coral reef
saltwater aquarium and playful riv-
er otters. Cameron Park Zoo is an
Association of Zoos and Aquariums
accredited zoo.
9am - 5pm, Mon - Sat Only
11am - 5pm, Sun AZA-accredited
zoo between
1701 N 4th St
(254) 750-8400 Dallas/Fort Worth
cameronparkzoo.com & San Antonio.
Admission Charge
DR PEPPER MUSEUM &
FREE ENTERPRISE INSTITUTE
A museum dedicated to Dr Pepper, the nation’s oldest major
soft drink. The museum offers two buildings of exhibits
featuring many different soft drinks and the Emerson Holt – Ted
Getterman Gallery. Exhibits change regularly, and the museum HOMESTEAD CRAFT VILLAGE
holds frequent interactive events. Visit Frosty’s Soda Shop and Homestead Craft Village, located 5 miles northwest of Waco,
Peggy Pepper’s Emporium. offers shopping, dining, and self-guided tours. The 18-acre
10am - 5:30pm, Mon - Sat / 12pm - 5:30pm, Sun complex includes a 200-year old barn, the Potter’s House, a
(last ticket sold at 4pm) woodworking shop, a restored 1760 gristmill, fiber arts, herb
garden, and more. Guided tours are available by appointment.
300 S 5th St Café Homestead, serving natural beef and homemade baked
(254) 757-1025
goods, is one of the top-rated restaurants in the Waco area.
drpeppermuseum.com
Admission Charge
Brazos Valley Cheese and Red Wagon BBQ are also located
there.
10am - 6pm, Mon - Sat
608 Dry Creek Rd
(254) 754-9600
homesteadcraftvillage.com
Free Admission
Waco is the
birthplace of
Dr Pepper!
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MAYBORN MUSEUM COMPLEX TEXAS RANGER HALL OF
Located on the campus of Baylor University, the Mayborn FAME & MUSEUM
Museum Complex features hands-on discovery rooms and The Texas Ranger Hall of Fame &
interactive natural science and cultural history galleries. Museum is the official State Hall of
This rich combination provides a wide spectrum of engaging Fame and Museum for the Texas
learning opportunities for visitors of all ages. The grounds also Rangers. The museum’s artifacts
include the Gov. Bill & Vara Daniel historic village, depicting date back to the early days of Texas,
life in Texas from the late 1800’s to the early 20th century. and include badges, firearms, tack
10am - 5pm, Mon - Wed, Fri - Sat and personal gear. Displays include a
10am - 8pm, Thu Bonnie & Clyde exhibit, memorabilia
1pm - 5pm, Sun from The Lone Ranger and Walker,
Texas Ranger, and Western art. The
1300 S University Parks Dr
(254) 710-1110
Hall of Fame commemorates 30 brave
maybornmuseum.com Rangers who died in service and
Admission Charge served with distinction.
9am-5pm daily. Closed Thanksgiving,
Christmas, and New Year’s Day. Last guest
admitted at 4:30pm.
100 Texas Ranger Trail
Fun (254) 750-8631
texasranger.org
for all Admission Charge
ages!
TEXAS SPORTS
HALL OF FAME
Featuring legends like Nolan
Ryan, Troy Aikman, Tom
Landry, and “Babe” Didrikson
Zaharias, the Texas Sports Hall
of Fame celebrates the athletes
who have made a lasting
impact on Texas sports. The
35,000-square-foot building
also includes the Southwest Conference Hall of Fame, the
Nolan Ryan Museum, the Texas High School Football Hall of
Fame, and the Texas Tennis Hall of Fame.
9am - 5pm, Mon - Sat
1108 S University Parks Dr
(254) 756-1633
www.tshof.org
Admission Charge
1108 S University Parks Dr, Waco, TX 76706
Monday - Saturday 9:00-5:00 TSHOF.org
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WACO DOWNTOWN FARMERS MARKET
HISTORIC
Operating year round, the Waco Downtown Farmers Market is
much more than a place to buy fresh produce. It’s the place
to hear live music, enjoy
good food prepared on
site, and see locally
created artwork and
HOMES
crafts. The market
features the best local
agricultural producers Waco offers five restored historic homes, open to the public.
and artisan vendors These house museums contain furnishings typical of the
within 150 miles of period and, in some cases, original to the house. Special
Waco. exhibits can be seen throughout the year at Fort House.
Hours vary seasonally. Please check the websites for hours. Some houses are by
appointment only.
5th & Washington Ave
wacodowntownfarmersmarket.com
Free Admission EAST TERRACE
(Italianate Villa, 1874 - 1884)
WACO HISPANIC MUSEUM 100 Mill St
A museum dedicated to preserving Hispanic culture and (254) 753-5166
promoting Hispanic involvement in Waco and Central Texas. historicwaco.org
After years of planning, the Waco Hispanic Museum opened to Admission Charge
the public in September 2016. The collection consists largely
of photos, news articles and clothing from residents who EARLE-NAPIER-KINNARD HOUSE
make up Waco’s Hispanic community. (Greek Revival, 1858 - 1869)
South Waco Community Center 814 S 4th St
2815 Speight Ave (254) 753-5166
(254) 548-9730 historicwaco.org
Free Admission/Call for Appointment Admission Charge
WACO MAMMOTH NATIONAL MONUMENT EARLE-HARRISON HOUSE,
In July 2015, this historically significant site was declared PAPE GARDENS &
a National Monument. This paleontological site represents PAPE HOUSE
the nation’s only recorded discovery of a nursery herd of (Greek Revival, 1858)
Columbian Mammoths. Visitors can view “in situ” fossils 1901 N 5th St
including female mammoths, a bull mammoth, and a camel (254) 753-2032
that lived approximately 67,000 years ago. earleharrison.com
Admission Charge and Reservations Required
9am - 5pm daily
6220 Steinbeck Bend Dr FORT HOUSE MUSEUM
(254) 750-7946 (Greek Revival, 1868)
www.wacomammoth.com Between 1978 and
Admission Charge 1990, the fossil 503 S 4th St
(254) 753-5166
remains of 22 historicwaco.org
Columbian Admission Charge
mammoths
were discovered. MCCULLOCH HOUSE
(Greek Revival, 1866 - 1872)
407 Columbus Ave
(254) 753-5166
historicwaco.org
Admission Charge
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Fraternal Points of 9
MUSEUMS INTEREST
LEE LOCKWOOD LIBRARY DORIS MILLER MEMORIAL
AND MUSEUM (Under construction at time of printing.)
2801 W Waco Dr Doris Miller was born and raised in Waco and was the first
(254) 754-3942 African-American to be awarded the Navy Cross for his
leelockwood.org bravery during Pearl Harbor. Serving as a messman on the
Free Admission/Call for Appointment USS West Virginia, Doris helped pull the ship’s mortally
wounded captain to safety. Untrained in the use of heavy
MASONIC GRAND LODGE OF TEXAS artillery, Doris then fired at the attacking planes. The memorial
715 Columbus Ave
includes a stylized sculpture of the USS West Virginia, and
(254) 753-7395
a sculpture of Doris as his hometown seeks to honor and
grandlodgeoftexas.org
remember him.
Free Admission/Call for Appointment Washington Ave at Martin Luther King Jr, Blvd
dorismillermemorial.org
Free Admission
Twenty-two signers of WACO SUSPENSION BRIDGE (1870)
the Texas Declaration Waco’s historic Suspension Bridge is the oldest suspension
of Independence were bridge still in use in Texas. Built in 1870, it was the first bridge
Masons. to span the mighty Brazos River. Over half a million cattle
crossed the river using the bridge, following the course of the
Chisholm Trail or Shawnee Trail. Several official Chisholm Trail
markers can be seen on both sides of the bridge. On the west
side, in Indian Spring Park, the “Branding the Brazos” cattle
drive sculpture group pays homage to Waco’s role in historic
cattle drives.
Washington Ave at University Parks Dr to
Martin Luther King Jr, Blvd at Elm St
Free Admission
RIVERWALK
The Riverwalk is found on both sides of the Brazos River
in downtown Waco. The paved walk extends from Baylor
University to Herring Avenue, then crosses the Herring Avenue
Bridge and continues on the east side to McLane Stadium.
REDMEN MUSEUM Portions extend over the river. The trail is ADA accessible.
4521 Speight Ave
Entrances all along the Brazos River
(254) 756-1221
ADA accessible entrance ramp near trail sign at Washington Ave.
redmen.org/museum
and University Parks Dr
Free Admission/Call for Appointment
Free Admission
VIETNAM VETERANS MEMORIAL
Dedicated in 2004, this memorial honors all who served in
Vietnam, including those missing in action, and memorializes
those who lost their lives in the conflict. The Vietnam Veterans
Memorial tells the story of the war and its effects on Waco
and the nation. Pavilions in the sculpture walk include The
Beginning, The Conflict, and the Honor. Under the third pavilion
stands a monument listing the names of the fallen who were
from McLennan County. Yaupon holly trees were planted for
each fallen soldier.
Just past the Vietnam Veteran’s Memorial, the visitor can find
memorials commemorating those lost in the Korean War, Gulf
War, Iraq War, and Afghanistan War.
Located near Washington Ave & University Parks Dr
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THE WACO CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU PRESENTS
THE MAGNOLIA MARKET AT THE SILOS
MAGNOLIA
Magnolia Market at the Silos covers two city blocks in downtown
Waco and features two landmark 120’ tall silos. The silos were
built in 1950 as part of the Brazos Valley Cotton Oil Company. The
grounds include a 12,000 sq. ft. retail store located in the historic
grain barn and office building, a
food truck park with picnic tables, a
garden store, bakery, and lawn area
W A C O , T E X A S with free lawn games such as corn
hole and football. Admission to the
grounds is free except during some
special events.
While at the silos, enjoy the beautiful
garden blooming with plants
inspired by Joanna’s greenhouse,
and browse through the items you can purchase in the store at
Magnolia Seed + Supply. Don’t forget to get a cupcake at the
Silos Baking Co.! Come early for the shortest lines.
601 Webster Ave
(254) 235-0603
magnolia.com
Magnolia Market – 9am - 6pm, Mon - Sat
Magnolia Seed + Supply – 9am - 6pm, Mon - Sat
Silos Baking Co. – 7:30am - 6pm, Mon - Sat
PARKING AT THE SILOS & GETTING AROUND WACO
Due to popular demand, the Waco Convention & A free parking lot is located on 8th Street, between Webster
Visitors Bureau has created the Magnolia Trail self- and Jackson. The lot has handicap accessibility and is connected
guided tour for fans of Chip and Joanna Gaines, and directly to the Silos grounds. For additional parking information,
see page 41 of this brochure, or visit wacoheartoftexascom/map.
their home improvement show, HGTV’s Fixer Upper.
Each of these locations has been mentioned on Chip
& Joanna’s TV show or on their website.
Super Time at the Silos and Exploring Waco
My wife, daughter and myself left Dallas to take
a short trip to Waco to visit Magnolia Market
at the Silos. We are all big fans of the HGTV
show and we wanted to explore the shops and
the town of Waco. We were glad we did. We had
a great side trip to Waco and Magnolia Market.
We highly recommend it and exploring Waco. It
is a beautiful town.
– CarpeDiem02 via TripAdvisor
MAGNOLIA TABLE
Start your day at Magnolia Table, Chip and Joanna’s cozy
I had to come and see what all the fuss was breakfast and brunch spot. Be sure to try the biscuits and
about, and let’s just say I’m now a BELIEVER. strawberry butter. Ride the LaSalle-Circle Shuttle from downtown.
So much stinkin’ magic in this place. 2132 S Valley Mills Dr
6am - 3pm, Mon - Sat
– @buckmcmurray via Instagram
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SPECIAL EVENTS AT THE SILOS TAKE A SELFIE WITH CHIP & JO!
Annual events include Spring at the Silos (March), Silobration Chip and Joanna live in Waco and love it here, but if you don’t
(October), and Christmas at the Silos (December). Special events see them in person, you can still take your picture with a life-size
typically feature a free artisan market with vendors personally stand-up of them at the Waco Tourist Information Center.
selected by Joanna. Other events include the Silo District
8am - 5pm, Tue - Sat
Marathon, run by Chip himself along with 6,000 of his closest
Closed Sunday & Monday
running buddies, book signings, and special guests at the Silos.
Waco Tourist Information Center
106 Texas Ranger Trail
(254) 750-8696
PHOTO OPS
WACO SUSPENSION BRIDGE
LITTLE SHOP ON BOSQUE Featured often in the opening scenes of Fixer Upper, this
The original home of the Magnolia Market, this site is an adorable beautiful landmark was the first bridge across the Brazos River
house made into a shop. The little shop grew as much as it could and served as a key crossing on the Chisholm and Shawnee cattle
at its original location, before moving into the new location at the drive trails. Make sure to stop so you can get a photo on the bridge
Silos in late November of 2015. or with the herd of 25 bronze cattle and 3 cowboys nearby.
3801 Bosque Blvd Across the Brazos in Downtown Waco
LOCAL HOTSPOTS
FEATURED ON THE SHOW
HARP DESIGN CO
HGTV’s Fixer Upper regularly
features the amazing designs
of craftsman Clint Harp. Stop in
to visit his shop and showroom.
Pick up some of those famous
wooden candle holders, or have
a custom table created, just like
Joanna!
10am - 5pm, Mon - Sat
808 N 15th St
MAGNOLIA HOUSE (254) 230-2054
This lovely vacation home was unveiled to fans on a special harpdesignco.com
Christmas 2015 episode. It opened for booking in March 2016.
You won’t be able to go inside, but you can take a great photo in JDH IRON DESIGNS
front of the gate. Magnolia House is located in nearby McGregor, Visit Jimmy Don Holmes’ store and shop. You are likely to find
Texas, a short 15-mile drive from Waco. some of the great signs seen on HGTV’s Fixer Upper or have
them design a custom sign just for you.
323 S Madison Ave, McGregor
9am - 5pm, Mon - Sat
HILLCREST ESTATE 9685 Lone Star Parkway, near Crawford
Hillcrest Estate is a beautiful, historic home in the heart of Waco, (254) 486-9150
Texas that was reminiscent of a time gone by. A renovation by jdhirondesigns.com
the Magnolia Homes team infused fresh, updated features with
the home’s original details and character. The home is generally LAVERTY’S ANTIQUES & FURNISHINGS
booked, but you can check availability at magnoliamarket.com/ Eclectic shop featured on Fixer Upper. By appointment only.
stay/. You won’t be able to go inside, but you can take a great
photo from your car. 600 N 18th St
(254) 754-3238
Please note that this property is on a very busy street –
DO NOT STAND in the street to take photos.
3601 Hillcrest Dr
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Hey Sugar! Candy Store Junque Queens
SHOPPING
808 Austin Ave 1526 Austin Ave
(254) 339-1700 (254) 717-9760
Hinge La Grange
1518 Austin Ave 1522 Austin Ave
(254) 301-7173 (254) 292-3000
DOWNTOWN Honey’s Home + Style Lane’s on Austin
SPECIALTY SHOPS 1700 Austin Ave 1601 Austin Ave
AND COLLECTIONS (254) 754-3311 (254) 754-3631
OF SHOPS
Waco has become known as Interior Glow LaSalle Shoppes*
a destination for specialty 210 S 5th St 2223 La Salle Ave
shopping. Although it is (254) 315-7686 (254) 753-2059
impossible to list all retail
shopping in Waco, We list Iron Willow Linen and Cake
for your convenience, those 303 6th St Suite F 710 Austin Ave
shops located in Downtown (254) 855-2737 (254) 307-8408
Waco, within walking
Junky Monkey Magnolia Market at the Silos
distance of the downtown trolley or La Salle shuttle.
1715 La Salle Ave 601 Webster Ave
For the most updated shopping information, visit (254) 709-2737 (254) 235-0603
https://wacoheartoftexas.com/shopping/ .
Junque in the Trunk Mainstream Boutique
Please Note: Some of these shops are open limited hours or 910 La Salle Ave 600 Franklin Ave Suite E
by appointment only. (254) 749-1849 (254) 300-8054
Malls and collections of shops are located within McLennan
County and are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Adorn Boutique Chatter Box
806 Austin Ave 1422 Austin Ave
(254) 294-8101 (254) 235-1006
ARtieR Christi’s Interiors
2420 Washington Ave 1023 Austin Ave
(254) 757-0982 (254) 235-1047
Bicycle World Craft Gallery*
112 Mary Ave Suite 1 7524 Bosque Blvd Suite I
(254) 300-4448 (254) 751-0693
BoHo Buffalo Cultivate 7twelve
926 La Salle Ave 712 Austin Ave
(254) 644-7234 (254) 401-1443
Bolt Boutique Fox & Gray
300 S 2nd St Suite 100 300 S 6th St Unit D
(254) 313-1869 (254) 732-3548
Cameron Trading Company* Gather
618 Austin Ave 719 Washington Ave Voted
(254) 756-7662
#1
(254) 300-6440
Cedar Chest Antique Mall* Giddy Up Glamour
31707 W Hwy 84, McGregor 115 Franklin Ave in Waco!
(254) 840-2300 (254) 537-2532
Central Texas Marketplace* GoodTimber Furnishings
2400 W Loop 340 300 S 6th St
(254) 662-5700 (254) 753-0030
7524 Bosque Blvd. 254.751.0693
Waco, TX 76712 craftgallerygiftstore.com
O v e r60 SHOPS
u n de r on e roof !
Summer Ellis Bijouterie
601 Franklin Ave
(254) 307-9092
The Findery
Waco Running Company
700 Franklin Ave
(254) 235-1350
Waco Tourist Information
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501 S 8th St Center & Gift Shop
(254) 235-1777 106 Texas Ranger Trail
crafts BATH & BODY GREETING CARDS The Findery Marketplace
(254) 750-8696
BABY GIFTS JEWELRY VINTAGE FINDS Kids
910 Webster Ave Wëlhous Bikes
(254) 235-1777 324 S 6th St
COLLEGIATE SHOES Clothing candles Treasure City Flea Market*
2112 La Salle Ave
(254) 230-0065
Wildland Supply
SOUVENIRS MEN’S GIFTS Home Décor STATIONERY (254) 752-5632 721 Washington Ave
(254) 732-1096
VIBE Market*
@SpiceWaco @SpiceWaco @SpiceVillage 216 Main St, McGregor Wine Shoppe
(254) 236-4167 1800 Austin Ave
MON-SAT 10-6 & SUN 12-5 (254) 300-7994
SpiceWaco.com Waco Downtown
Farmers Market* Xclusive254
5th St at Washington Ave 1501 Austin Ave
SECOND ST (254) 307-1884 (254) 981-8445
& Franklin Ave
on the
Marilyn’s Gift Gallery Roots Boutique
MAKE THE WACO
818 Elm Ave 201 2nd St TOURIST INFORMATION
(254) 755-8218 (254) 759-1771
CENTER & GIFT SHOP
Melange Boutique
115 Franklin Ave
Salvage Sisters
1708 Austin Ave YOUR FIRST STOP!
(254) 741-9393 (254) 235-0735
Paper Crown Savage Finds
601 Franklin Ave 324 S 6th Street
(254) 224-7436 (254) 739-9990
Pretty in Pink Shabby La Chic Boutique
Flamingo Boutique 1522 Austin Ave
611 Washington Ave (903) 388-7012
(254) 224-8961
Simply Irresistible
Rare Performance 1018 Austin Ave
Memorabilia (254) 732-2527
700 Franklin Ave B
(254) 242-9450 Sironia*
1509 Austin Ave
Richland Mall* (254) 754-7467
6001 W Waco Dr
(254) 776-6631 Spice Village*
213 Mary Ave
Riverside Relics (254) 757-0921 106 Texas Ranger Trail
1105 La Salle Ave Waco, TX 76706
(254) 733-8365 Suit City
707 Austin Ave Toll-Free: (800) 922-6386
(254) 399-0252 Office: (254) 750-869618
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ARTS & CULTURE
Waco’s thriving arts scene includes murals, sculptures, BRAZOS THEATRE
working artist studios and much more centered in our official The Brazos Theatre Group is a collective of local actors
downtown cultural district and throughout the area. and theatre enthusiasts formed to offer dinner theatre
performances. The group offers a variety of theatrical
WACO DOWNTOWN CULTURAL DISTRICT productions, including mystery dinner theatre, improv comedy,
Waco’s Cultural District is bounded by 11th St. to Garrison musicals and dramas.
Ave, and Jefferson Ave. to Clay Ave. It extends across the
7524 Bosque Blvd., Suite Q
Brazos River, and includes historic Elm Ave. The Waco Cultural (Bosque Square Shopping Center, corner of Hwy 6 & Bosque)
District is a walkable, connected area with a concentration of (254) 313-8920
cultural activity and encompasses Waco’s Historic and Main brazostheatre.com
Street zones on both banks. Murals, sculptures, artist studios,
attractions, shopping, restaurants, and beautiful historic CULTIVATE 7TWELVE
buildings are all part of this important district. Cultivate 7Twelve is more than just an art gallery. It provides
creativewaco.org/cultural-district/ a premier space for a myriad of cultural experiences: art
exhibits, special events, working artist studios, a shopping
ARMSTRONG experience complete with local artisan goods, fine art and art
BROWNING LIBRARY prints, or a yoga or dance class. Check the website for current
(on Baylor campus) events and exhibits, including farm-to-table dinners, special
This Italian Renaissance-style live music experiences, or art workshops.
building holds the world’s 712 Austin Ave
largest collection of works and (254) 401-1443
memorabilia of Robert and waco7twelve.com
Elizabeth Barrett Browning,
plus bronze sculptures, JUBILEE THEATRE
Renaissance paintings, books, Originally called the Texas
and manuscripts from the 19th Theatre, a movie house
century. The stained-glass built in the late 1930s.
windows depict Browning The Jubilee Theatre was
themes. renovated in the ‘90s
and now hosts plays,
9am - 5pm, Mon - Fri
10am - 2pm, Sat meetings, creative dance,
summer youth camps, and
710 Speight Avenue special events.
(254) 710-3566
browninglibrary.org 1319 N 15th St
Free admission (254) 753-4900
jubileetheatre-waco.org
ART CENTER WACO
The Art Center Waco is moving- their temporary office is MARTIN MUSEUM OF ART
located at Cultivate 7twelve, Downtown Waco. Check our (on Baylor University campus)
Calendar of Events for Art Center special events. This museum features exhibits by national and international
artists and touring historical art shows alongside a permanent
(254) 752-4371 collection of modern and contemporary paintings, sculptures,
artcenterwaco.org and prints.
10am - 6pm, Tues - Fri
ART FORUM OF WACO 10am - 4pm, Sat
Art gallery, working artist studios and classes. 1pm - 4pm, Sun
1826 Morrow Ave 60 Baylor Ave (inside Hooper-Schaefer Fine Arts Center)
(254) 652-5119 (254) 710-6371
baylor.edu/martinmuseum
Free Admission20 21
STANTON STUDIOS WACO CIVIC THEATRE
Bryant Stanton is renowned Classical & modern plays are presented in this
for his stained glass work, but circa-1950 theater.
he also creates architectural 1517 Lake Air Dr
art. His work can be found in (254) 776-1591
cathedrals and buildings across wacocivictheatre.org Waco Hippodrome
the United States, and locally in was built in 1914.
Waco’s downtown map kiosks. WACO HIPPODROME
Many of the stained glass THEATRE
pieces in the Driskill Hotel in Constructed in 1914, the
Austin, Texas were created and theatre originally hosted
built by Stanton Studios. vaudeville acts and silent
9am - 5pm, Mon - Fri movies. Today, the Hippodrome
318 Rogers Hill Rd is home to live performances
(254) 829-1151 in the original theatre, 3 movie
stantonstudiostx.com dine-in theatres, The Raleigh
Diner and The Hightop rooftop
STUDIO GALLERY bar and patio.
Studio Gallery offers a large collection of paintings from 724 Austin Ave
all over the world, framing services, art preservation, and (254) 296-9000
restoration. wacohippodrometheatre.com
9am - 5pm, Mon - Fri
4712 W Waco Dr
WACO SYMPHONY
(254) 772-0907 ORCHESTRA
studiogallerywaco.com The Waco Symphony Orchestra
has been a cornerstone of
THOMAS LEATH GALLERY Waco culture since the early
Exhibits include a wide range of art, offering collectors the 1960s. The season runs from
opportunity to experience a truly exceptional gallery setting September through April and
that appeals to both new and seasoned art aficionados. features world-class guest
9am - 5pm, Mon - Fri artists and beautiful music
from the most celebrated
2012 N Valley Mills Dr composers. Stephen Heyde, Conductor/Music Director.
(254) 400-0090
thomasleathgallery.com Concerts performed at Waco Hall, 7th and Speight
(254) 754-0851
wacosymphony.com
DOWNLOAD THE FREE MOBILE APP
for Apple or Android! We know you’ll find plenty of “heart”
at the center of our hospitality.
The most Stephen Heyde
rewarding Music Director/Conductor
live music
Plan The experience in
Central Texas
Perfect Trip! For concert information:
www.WacoSymphony.com • 245-754-085122
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GUIDED TOURS
BRAZOS TOURS
See the custom homes, shops, and history of Waco during this
2.5 hour tour. You never know where they might stop! This
tour includes several homes and shops featured on HGTV’s
Fixer Upper. Tickets available at Savage Finds.
(254) 870-1412
324 S 6th St
brazostours.com
Ticketed Tours
LIVING HISTORY TOURS OF WACO© BY
SNOBBY TOURS®, INC.™
Guided themed heritage tours covering the past 170+ years
of Waco history, gathered through personal stories, written
records, oral accounts, and even some local “legends and
lore”. Each “Living History Tour” may be guided by either
a local historian or by a costumed historical re-enactor
portraying a real life person from Waco’s colorful past.
Reservations must be made at least 45 days in advance of the
group’s desired tour date. There is a 10 person minimum.
(254) 754-8687
Toll-Free: 1.866.284.8687 (from inside USA)
International: 011.254.754.8687 WACO RIVER SAFARI
www.snobbytours.com/wacotours.html This scenic river tour is full of interesting history and
Group Tours fascinating views of the Brazos and Bosque rivers. Relax
as you embark on a pontoon boat tour narrated by a
knowledgeable tour guide, winding through downtown Waco
and up the Bosque River. Learn about the Suspension bridge,
Waco Indians and how the Brazos River shaped Waco today.
Sunset dinner cruises also available.
(832) 663-0519
wacoriversafari.com
Ticketed Tours
WACO TOURS
Waco Tours provides an inside look at the most interesting
things to do and places to see in Waco, as well as inviting
you into the history of the city. Waco Tours are owned by
Luke and Rachel Whyte and David Ridley, good friends whose
homes were renovated on a popular TV show based in Waco,
The Fixer Upper Homes and Shops Of Waco Texas. From Baylor to the Brazos River, Cameron Park to the
Suspension Bridge, the tours will show you Waco’s history,
homes and hidden gems.
If this is your first trip to Waco or you
have been many times, Brazos Tours (254) 300-8725
should be on your “to do” list. See the waco-tours.com
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WACO WINE TOURS
WINERIES,
This four-hour guided tour allows you to enjoy fine wines
and see where they are grown and made. The tour includes
transportation, service, wine tastings, bottled water, and a light
picnic lunch. Other tours are also available.
(254) 709-5940 DISTILLERIES &
wacotours.wine
Ticketed Tours
CRAFT BEERS
BALCONES DISTILLING
This local craft distillery has been racking up awards since
opening in 2008. The factory began in a small building on 17th
St. and recently moved to its present location in a historic four
story building. Tours available through website booking only.
Tasting room and gift shop hours:
2pm - 7pm, Wed - Thu / 1pm - 8pm, Fri - Sat
225 S 11th St
(254) 755-6003
balconesdistilling.com
BARE ARMS BREWING
The owners believe if you are passionate about something
you shouldn’t be afraid to roll up your sleeves, bare your arms
and go to work. They are passionate about providing a quality
product and are not afraid of the work, thus the name Bare
Arms Brewing.
4pm - 8pm, Tue - Thu / 11am - 10pm, Fri - Sat
2515 La Salle Ave
SPECIALTY
(254) 759-8480
barearmsbrewing.com
TOURS
BROTHERWELL BREWING
Born in Waco, Brotherwell Brewing exists to serve the Central
Texas community with locally crafted beer of the highest quality.
Check website for hours.
400 E Bridge St
Check websites for details. brotherwell.com
BALCONES DISTILLERY
balconesdistilling.com
MCLANE STADIUM TOURS
mclanestadium.com/mclane-stadium-tours
PURA VIDA PADDLE KAYAK TOURS
puravidapaddle.com
WACO PEDAL TOURS
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WACO WALKING TOURS
wacowalkingtours.org
BROTHERWELL BREWING
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RECREATION &
OUTDOOR
ATTRACTIONS
Check websites for hours.
BICYCLE WORLD
Rent a mountain bike or a bicycle built for two to start your
Waco adventure.
112 Mary Ave, Suite 1
(254) 300-4448
visitbicycleworld.com/locations/waco
BILL & EVA WILLIAMS BEAR HABITAT
The Bear Habitat is home to Baylor’s two mascots, Joy and
Lady. The bear was chosen as Baylor’s mascot in 1914, when
students voted to name the bear the official “Patron Saint of
all Baylordom.” The first bear to arrive on campus was a gift
from soldiers stationed in Waco in 1917.
KISSING TREE VINEYARDS Intersection of 5th St and ML Daniel Esplanade
Live music, gourmet Italian meals on Friday & Saturday (on Baylor University Campus)
evenings, Sunday brunch, and the adorable story of why this Free admission
country vineyard is named the Kissing Tree.
11am - 5pm, Sun / 12pm - 5pm, Mon - Thu / 12pm - 10pm, Fri - Sat BRAZOS BLUFFS STABLES
Rent a horse for a leisurely guided ride along the Brazos River.
109 3rd St, Eddy
(254) 859-8039 7007 Gholson Rd
kissingtreevineyards.com (254) 723-6727
brazosbluffsranch.com
VALLEY MILLS VINEYARDS
Valley Mills Vineyards is a full-production, boutique winery. BRAZOS RIVER
VMV farms over thirty acres of local vineyards and make The Brazos River winds through downtown Waco and is a
all of their wines in-house from Texas-grown grapes. They recreational hub for visitors and Wacoans alike. Rent a kayak,
specialize in the production of dry red wines, but offer a range canoe, or paddleboard and enjoy yourself! Boat ramp available
of other options. Founded in 2006, VMV now has Wine Club at Brazos Park East.
Members across Texas and the USA.
2pm - 8pm, Thu - Fri / 12pm - 11pm, Sat / 12pm - 5pm, Sun BSR CABLE PARK
This state of the art surf and wake board water park allows
8532 Hwy 6 skiers and wakeboarders to be pulled around 12 acres of lake
(254) 848-4343
by a cable system. The park also has a beach, the world’s
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Changing Locations as of Fall 2018, details at longest Lazy River, and the tallest and longest water slide
valleymillsvineyards.com in the world. The
BSR Surf Ranch
was added in 2018.
WACO WINERY TASTING ROOM & ROOFTOP PATIO Equipment rentals
Located in Downtown Waco on a rooftop patio overlooking
are available onsite.
Austin Aevnue, this tasting room offers art, live music, local wine
from the Waco Winery vineyard and Cocoamoda Chocolates. 5347 Old Mexia Rd
(254) 227-6388
2pm - 10pm, Tue - Thu / 12pm - 12am, Fri - Sat / 2pm - 8pm, Sun bsrcablepark.com
708 Austin Ave, Second Floor Admission Charge
(254) 875-2375
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CAMERON PARK
The 416-acre park, a gift of
the William Cameron family,
features towering live oaks,
stunning bluffs overlooking
the Brazos and Bosque Rivers,
and a National Recreation Trail
system. Mountain bikers, hikers,
and equestrians share the park
with disc golfers, picnickers, and bird watchers. Cameron Park
is one of Waco’s greatest treasures, and it’s yours to explore.
(254) 750-5980
Free Admission
CARLEEN BRIGHT ARBORETUM LAKE WACO WETLANDS
This 16-acre botanical garden boasts a certified Monarch Created to mitigate the habitat loss when Lake Waco was
waystation, pond and waterfall, rose garden, two McLennan raised by seven feet in the year 2000, the wetlands offers
County Master Gardener demonstration gardens, the Todd Willis 3.5 miles of nature trails for hiking, bird watching, and
Nature Trail, and the newly added Massey Meditation Grove. photography. The Research and Education Center teaches
school groups about water quality and conservation.
9001 Bosque Blvd
(254) 399-9204 1752 Eichelberger Crossing Rd
woodway-texas.com/carleen-bright-arboretum (254) 848-9654
Free Admission waco-texas.com/cms-wetlands/
Free Admission
HAWAIIAN FALLS WACO
This Waco water park features a wave pool, 800-foot-long lazy LIONS PARK
river, splash zones, and lots of slides like the six-story white- Lions Park is especially suited
knuckler, Tempest Tower. The park is open from Memorial to younger children. A carousel,
Weekend through Labor Day. kiddieland rides, a train, putt putt golf
and barrel ride. Seasonal hours.
900 Lake Shore Dr
(254) 892-0222 1716 N 42nd St
hfalls.com/waco (254) 772-4340
Admission Charge Rides and activities require tickets
LAKE WACO PURA VIDA PADDLE
Operated by the US Army Corps of Engineers, Lake Waco is Offering stand-up paddle boards and kayaks for rent so that
open to all watersports - boating, jet skiing, water skiing, and you can enjoy the river up close and personal. Also offering
swimming. Anglers will enjoy catching and releasing crappie two-hour kayak tours of the Brazos River.
and other species. Enjoy twenty miles of hiking, biking, and (254) 242-8370
equestrian trails at Lacy Point Park. Several boat ramps and puravidapaddle.com
picnic areas available.
(254) 756-5359
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SKATE COUNTRY
Roller skating for all ages and a 3-story interior playground for
kids under 10.
500 N Loop 340
(254) 799-8899
skatewaco.com
Admission charge
SKATE WORLD
Roller skating for all ages. Includes Laser Blast, the only
indoor laser tag arena in central Texas.
401 Towne Oaks Dr
(254) 772-0042
skatewaco.com
Admission charge
WACO PADDLE CO.
Renting paddle boards, single kayaks, double kayaks, and
canoes for some fun on the Brazos River!
(254) 424-3253
wacopaddlecompany.com
WACO REGIONAL TENNIS AND
FITNESS CENTER
The center features 18 outdoor lighted hard courts. Many
tournaments and events are held throughout the year, as well
as providing excellent youth and adult tennis program.
900 W Lake Shore Dr
(254) 753-7675
wacotennis.com
DISC GOLF COURSES
• Brazos Park East
• Cameron Park
• Hewitt Park
• Amsler Park, McGregor
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COTTONWOOD CREEK GOLF COURSE
The 18-hole, par 72 municipal golf course winds through
rolling plains and features pristine greens and landscaping.
The golf course also features a pro shop and snack bar.
5200 Bagby Ave
254-745-6009
waco-texas.com/cms-cottonwoodcountryclub/
TWIN RIVERS GOLF CLUB
1000 Bear Ridge Dr
(254) 848-7800
twinriversgolfclubwaco.com
LAKE WACO GOLF CLUB
5608 Flat Rock Rd
(254) 756-2161
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DINING
DINING
__________________ VENUES
EXTRACO EVENTS CENTER
The Extraco Events Center is the home of the Heart O’ Texas
Fair & Rodeo. It hosts over 225 events annually, with an
attendance of 420,000. 6,000 seat Coliseum, 24,000 sq. ft.
Extraco Exhibits Building, 14,000 sq. ft. Extraco Creative Arts
Building, 700+ horse stalls, RV hookups, Back Porch Club,
and more. A planned expansion will bring a new multipurpose
facility and extensive improvements in future years.
4601 Bosque Blvd
(254) 776-1660
extracoeventscenter.com
MCLANE
STADIUM
McLane Stadium
is home to Baylor
We couldn’t possibly list all the great restaurants in the football games and
Waco area. However, we can point you to some good a number of other
resources. exciting events
throughout the year.
• Check out the official Waco Visitor App, free from the App The stadium has a
Store/Google Play. capacity of 45,140 spectators and is expandable to 55,000.
Events take place year-round, and tours are available. The
stadium complex also houses the Baylor Club, a private club
managed by ClubCorp. The Baylor Club’s many event spaces
can accommodate up to 400 guests banquet style.
1001 S Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd Baylor Club
(254) 710-1000 (254) 710-8080
mclanestadium.com thebaylorclub.com
• Visit wacoheartoftexas.com/dining/ for a list you can sort Ticketed Tours Available
by cuisine, and print if you wish.
WACO CONVENTION CENTER
• Visit the Waco Tourist Information Center and ask our Waco’s premier meeting and event facility, hosting 200+
Tourism Counselors for recommendations. We are glad events each year. The focus is on large state and regional
to help! conventions, but social events and fundraisers are also part of
the event mix. Located across the street from the Suspension
Bridge and adjacent to two hotels, ten restaurants, and
the bustling downtown Waco area. Largest spaces include
Chisholm Hall at 32,000 sq. ft., McLennan Hall at 15,000 sq.
ft., and Brazos Ballroom, 13,818 sq. ft. Fifteen additional
smaller rooms.
100 Washington Ave
(254) 750-5810
wacocc.com
For a list of all
area venues, visit
wacoheartoftexas.com/
meeting-planners/
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JULY - SEPTEMBER
FESTIVALS &
Fourth on the Brazos – July
Tri Waco – July
EVENTS
Margarita and Salsa Festival – August
Westfest – September
Labor Day Sorghum Festival – September
Heart of Texas Wine & Food Fest – September
For more information about Waco festivals and events, see OCTOBER - DECEMBER
our online calendar at wacoheartoftexas.com/events. Annual
Brew at the Zoo – October
dates may vary.
Heart O’ Texas Fair & Rodeo – October
JANUARY – MARCH Fall Fossil Festival – October
Miracle Match Marathon – January Heart of Texas Wine and Food Festival – October
Texas Circuit Finals Rodeo – January Silobration – October
Deep in the Heart Film Festival – February Waco Cultural Arts Fest – October
Bearathon – March Waco Wild West Century Bike Ride – October
Mammoths on the March – March Homestead Craft Fair – November
South 40 Outdoor Expo – March Christmas on the Brazos – November - December
Spring at the Silos – March Christmas at the Silos – December
Waco Charity Open Disc Golf Pro Tour – March Waco Wonderland – December
APRIL - JUNE
Art on Elm – April
Brazos Nights – April through July
Heart of Texas Airshow – April
Party for the Planet – April
Pints in the Park – April
Rootstock: A Texas Wine Festival – April
Texas Food Truck Showdown – April
Cinco De Mayo – May
Duel on the Brazos – May
Silo District Marathon – May
Juneteenth Family Fun Day – June
River Sounds – June
Starburst Junior Golf Classic – June
Visit wacoheartoftexas.com/events/
for the most up-to-date calendar of events.
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LODGING
Please note: No guarantee as to the suitability of these
accommodations is implied. For a more complete listing of
lodging options, please visit our website at wacoheartoftexas.
com.
Atria Hotel & RV Park - Hampton Inn & Suites Hotel Indigo Rodeway Inn
McGregor Waco South 211 Clay Ave 1510 Interstate 35 N
711 West McGregor Dr. 2501 Marketplace Dr (254) 754-7000 (254) 799-0244
(254) 840-0444 (254) 662-9500
Knights Inn Sleep Inn & Suites
Best Western Plus Hilton Garden Inn 3829 Franklin Ave 209 Enterprise Blvd
Waco North 5800 Legend Lake Pkwy (254) 754-0363 (254) 420-3200
1502 Interstate 35 N. (254) 633-4233
(254) 799-1766 La Quinta del Sol Super 8 University
Hilton Waco 905 S. 11th St 1320 Interstate 35 S
Candlewood Suites 113 S University Parks Dr (254) 754-1023
2700 S New Rd (254) 754-8484 Motel 6 South
(254) 662-0520 3120 Interstate 35 S Super 8 Waco Mall
Holiday Inn Express (254) 662-4622 6624 W Hwy 84
Comfort Suites North Waco South (254) 776-3194
810 I-35 North 5701 Legend Lake Pkwy Motel 6 #411
(254) 799-7272 (254) 732-1028 1509 Hogan Lane TownePlace Suites
(254) 799-4957 5621 Legend Lake Pkwy
Comfort Suites South Holiday Inn Waco Northwest (254) 420-3000
2700 LaSalle Ave 1801 Development Blvd Quality Inn & Suites North
(254) 537-0413 (254) 799-9997 1508 IH-35 S
(254) 799-9989
Courtyard by Marriott Home2 Suites by Hilton
101 Washington Ave 2500 Bagby Ave Quality Inn and Suites
(254) 752-8686 (254) 752-4400 South New Waco Hotel
2410 S. New Road Developments
Days Inn Homewood Suites by Hilton (254) 296-0550 Coming in 2019-20
1504 Interstate 35 N 5620 Legend Lake Pkwy
(254) 799-8585 (254) 644-4663 Ramada Inn Hewitt
Aloft
778 Sun Valley Blvd
117 rooms
(254) 732-9823
Hyatt Place
Red Roof Inn 125 rooms
720 N Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Residence Inn
(254) 752-3388
104 rooms
Residence Inn Springhill Suites
501 University Parks Dr 125 rooms
(254) 714-1386
TRU by Hilton
98 rooms38 39
BED AND BREAKFAST / Cottage on Columbus Heart of Downtown Waco
VACATION RENTALS 2104 Columbus Ave 721 Austin Ave
Please note: Advance reservations are required for these airbnb.com #18469156 airbnb.com #17963516
properties.
Cotton Palace Heart of Waco Cottage
Bed & Breakfast 3101 Ethel Ave
1700 S 2nd Luxury Casita Martinez 1910 Austin Ave vrbo.com #915848
Vacation Rentals 726 N 15th St (254) 753-7294
1700 S 2nd St homeaway.com #4168915 thecottonpalace.com Hillcrest Estate
(512) 699-8033 3601 Hillcrest Dr
1700south2nd.com Charming 1940s Creekside Garden B & B magnoliamarket.com/stay
Guestroom 115 N 25th St
2 Island Bachelor Pad 2727 Columbus Ave creeksidegarden@aol.com Historic Austin Ave Home
vrbo.com #110918 airbnb.com #7899699 2425 Austin Ave
Crow’s Nest airbnb.com #18853585
505 Pecan Lodge Charming Backyard 2004 N 4th St
505 N 33rd St Bungalow airbnb.com #23328207 Historic Cottage in
airbnb.com #14995716 3201 Windsor Ave Cameron Park
airbnb.com #8111008 Downs House 500 N Park Ave
618 S 7th - Urban Myrtle 1902 Alexander Ave airbnb.com #2209687
618 S 7th St Cobblestone II Condo vrbo.com #912033
airbnb.com #17160333 1369 S 11th St Hymnsinger House
vrbo.com #854538 Elvis House 1825 Washington Ave
714 Green Door Loft 2807 Lasker Ave (254) 307-1144
714 A Austin Ave Comfortable 3/2 in (254) 855-4797 hymnsingerhouse.com
airbnb.com #20639450 Dean Highlands airbnb.com #20571659
3215 Maple Ave Ivy Tree Bed & Breakfast
Airstream in the Park airbnb.com #9968253 Executive Home 1319 N 34th St
700 Cedar Crest 10128 Polo Park Circle airbnb.com #25514729
(254) 723-0747 Colcord House Bed and airbnb.com #4544977
wacovacationrentals.com Breakfast Lyle House
2211 Colcord Ave Gathering Oaks Retreat 3126 Lyle Ave
Anita’s Cottage (254) 753-5537 316 Canyon Oaks Rd (254) 714-1000
9519 China Spring Rd colcordhouse.net (254) 307-1819 wacovacationrentals.com
(254) 366-5948 gatheringoaksretreat.com
Anitascottage.com Cottage at Chapel Ridge MacArthur House
1312 Chapel Ridge Rd German Schmear House 3405 MacArthur Dr
Avenues of Waco vrbo.com #1013519 5517 Lake Highlands Rd airbnb.com #15255959
715 S 8th St vrbo.com #897123
avenuesofwaco.com Cottage in Cameron Park
700 Cedar Crest Dr Gorman House
Bienvenida House (254) 723-0747 2001 Gorman Ave
1700 Morrow Ave wacovacationrentals.com vrbo.com #763365
airbnb.com #16615801
Cottage at Tell Story Walk Haley House
Cameron Park House B&B (907) 262-6123
633 Baker Lane 1946 Fort Graham Rd wacohaleyhouse.com
(254) 723-0747 (254) 829-1800
wacovacationrentals.com lmarkhamdawson@yahoo.com Harp House
822 N. 15th St.
Harpdesignco.com/ Magnolia House
harphouse 323 S Madison Ave -
McGregor
Haven at Chapel Ridge magnoliamarket.com/stay
1314 Chapel Ridge Rd
vrbo.com #729987 Mailander House
1403 N 5th St
vrbo.com #87502840
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Private Room in
AROUND WACO
Cameron Park
700 Cedar Crest
(254) 723-0747
wacovacationrentals.com
Quaint Cottage in
Historic Neighborhood GROUND TRANSPORTATION
726 N 16th St Uber
airbnb.com #20283454 uber.com/cities/waco/
Mid-Mod House Retreat on Chapel View Lyft
2517 Wooded Acres 918 Chapel View Dr lyft.com/cities/waco-killeen-tx
vrbo.com #746659 vrbo.com #913931
Waco Streak
Migel House Shotgun House (Transportation to D/FW and Love Field)
Bed and Breakfast 624 S 7th St (254) 772-0430
1425 Columbus Ave airbnb.com #11692621
(254) 523-6611 Waco Transit (City Bus System)
migelhouse.com (254) 750-1613
waco-texas.com/transit
Morrow House
724 N. 19th St Yellow Cab
(817) 707-7735 (254) 756-1861
themorrowhouse.com
AIR TRANSPORTATION
Nest at Chapel Downs Waco Regional Airport (ACT) is serviced by American Eagle
1415 Chapel Downs flying to and from D/FW.
homeaway.com #4741743
Spencer House American Eagle
Bed and Breakfast (800) 433-7300
OsoVerde
2501 S University Parks Dr 2425 Colcord Ave.
vrbo.com #883436 (254) 537-4720 PARKING AND GETTING AROUND WACO
spencerhousewaco.com We encourage you to park in the City of Waco’s free downtown
Post Oak Cabins garage. This garage is located on 4th Street between Franklin
8617 Gholson Dr Talking House and Austin, behind the Dr. Mae
(866) 638-3582 3109 Carroll Drive Jackson Development Center. Enter
postoakrvpark.com/ airbnb.com #6186603 on 4th Street and follow
cabins.html the signs.
Trimble Tribe Treehouse
3416 Adeline Dr Waco offers two free shuttles to
airbnb.com # 23520710 get you to the Downtown and
LaSalle area shops, restaurants,
Vintage 3/1 and attractions.
Cameron Park House
519 Dyer Ave The free Waco Downtown/Silo District Trolley stops at Magnolia
airbnb.com #7227563 Market, and gives you access to shops, restaurants, and
attractions.
Waco Downtown Loft
601 Franklin Ave The La Salle/Circle Shuttle stops at Magnolia Table, shops
Airbnb.com #15482092 and restaurants along La Salle Ave. and Baylor, museums and
attractions along University Parks Dr.
Both routes are flag stop, which means you can flag it down
anywhere along the route by catching the driver’s eye and
View the trolley location in realtime and
download the trolley app at:
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ALLIED
ORGANIZATIONS ESSENTIALS
BAYLOR UNIVERSITY THE OFFICIAL WACO APP
The Official Visit Waco TX! app will help you discover all the
CEN-TEX HISPANIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE places you can explore, stay, dine, shop and meet in Waco!
CENTEX AFRICAN-AMERICAN
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
CITY CENTER WACO
CITY OF BELLMEAD
CITY OF HEWITT
CITY OF MCGREGOR
CITY OF WACO WACO SAVINGS PASS
The Waco Convention and Visitors Bureau is proud to offer the
CREATIVE WACO Waco Savings Pass — a mobile dine, drink, shop and play
GREATER WACO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE pass loaded with deals and perks at locally owned
businesses in Waco.
GREATER WACO SPORTS COMMISSION wacoheartoftexas.com/plan/coupons-2/
MCLENNAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE
TEXAS BRAZOS TRAIL
TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE
WACO EVENTS
View the most up-to-date calendar of events at
wacoheartoftexas.com/events/
MAJOR HOSPITALS
PROVIDENCE HOSPITAL
(254) 751-4000
wacoheartoftexas.com
BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - HILLCREST
(254) 202-2000 silotrolley.com
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About the
WACO CONVENTION
& VISITORS
BUREAU
The Waco Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) is responsible
for marketing Waco as a destination for visitors, meeting
planners, and other types of groups. The CVB is funded by
City of Waco hotel occupancy tax, along with contributions
from its partner cities of Bellmead, Hewitt, and McGregor.
The CVB also manages the Waco Convention Center and
Tourist Information Center.
Waco Convention & Visitors Bureau
P.O. Box 2570
Waco, TX 76702-2570
wacoheartoftexas.com
Office Location:
8am - 5pm, Mon - Fri
Waco Convention Center
100 Washington Avenue
Waco, TX 76701
Toll-free: (800) 321-9226
Main Office: (254) 750-5810
Waco Tourist Information Center & Gift Shop
8am - 5pm, Tue - Sat
106 Texas Ranger Trail
Waco, TX 76706
Toll-free: (800) 922-6386
Direct line: (254) 750-8696
Notes about this guide.
This visitor’s guide is meant
to introduce you to some of
the attractions and things
to do in the Waco area.
No printed guide can list
everything that might be
of interest. We hope you’ll
consult our website at
wacoheartoftexas.com for
a more complete listing. If
you see something missing,
please send an email to
susanm@wacotx.gov and
we will be glad to take a
look at it.
Hours are noted for some
attractions. For others,
please check the website
or call.
2018-19WACO CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU Waco Convention Center Waco Tourist Information Center 100 Washington Avenue 106 Texas Ranger Trail Waco, TX 76701 Waco, TX 76706 Toll-Free: (800) 321-9226 Toll-Free: (800) 922-6386 Main Office: (254) 750-5810 Office: (254) 750-8696
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