Heart of Texas Travel Guide
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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.
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.
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.
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
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
Our pick of the best Heart of Texas Hotel Deals
The Dreamiest Home on Homan - Lovely 3 Bedroom House - Near to Everything
We had a wonderful time exploring Waco!
Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Waco Downtown - Baylor
The staff was really helpful.
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Comfort Suites Waco North - Near University Area
Breakfast was very good! The staff were SO nice and accommodating.
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Hyatt Place Waco
Everything was great and the location was very convenient
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Hotel 1928
Amazing!!! We did everything Magnolia and this hotel was perfect! From the bar to the restaurant to the rooms. Spend the $ and stay here. Walk to the Silos, explore downtown. Great staff!!!
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
AC Hotel By Marriott Waco Downtown
great rooms and location
Reviewed on 12 Apr 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.
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.
