East Riverside Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit East Riverside
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.
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.
Activities
Top Waco Fixer Upper/City Tour: 5 Star, Award Winning, Affordable
Waco: Horseback Riding Experience on Scenic Texas Ranch
Waco's Haunts and Legends Mobile Ghost Tour
Waco: Haunts and Legends of Waco Guided Tour by Bus
Haunted Private App Guided Ghost Walking Tour in Waco
Our pick of the best East Riverside Hotel Deals
Cambria Hotel Waco Univ Riverfront
The room was clean and smelled so good. The restaurant food was spectacular. Felecia our waitress was so sweet. This was a wonderful birthday weekend for my husband. Thank you so much for an awesome experience.
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
EVEN Hotel Waco - University Area by IHG
I was most displeased with the efforts made by housekeeping. I’m not fully aware of the standards at this property, but while I’d find a made bed and fresh towels I was surprised to see the floors and bathroom were never cleaned.
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waco Downtown by IHG
The breakfast was always a highlight in our day, plenty of variety and Rosa was exceptional in making sure we were taken care of!
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Rodeway Inn Waco Downtown near University
Nasty smell filled the room. Even worse in the restroom.
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Waco Downtown - Baylor
Breakfast was fine. The food seemed good quality. A decent amount of options. Parking was easy. Staff was very friendly.
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Comfort Suites Waco North - Near University Area
Room was very clean and bed was very comfortable. Didn't use the pool but it looked clean. Breakfast was average. Would stay again!
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around East Riverside
Brazos
While visiting Brazos, you might make a stop by sights like Magnolia Market at the Silos and Dr. Pepper Museum.
Baylor
If you're spending some time in Baylor, Mayborn Museum Complex and Texas Sports Hall of Fame are top sights worth seeing.
Carver
While Carver 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.
Bellmead
Shopping and restaurants are notable features of Bellmead. You might consider stopping by Marlin Branch while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
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.
