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.
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.
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.
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
Comfort Suites Waco North - Near University Area
"Traveled with our dog and they put us in a 1st room near an exit. Extremely helpful. This was a stop over after 14hrs of driving and the room was perfect to just get rested and back on the road. Clean and with everything we needed."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Everhome Suites Waco
"Wonderful stay !!"
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Waco Downtown - Baylor
"Good area, breakfast is good satisfied customer! 😊"
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Aloft by Marriott Waco Downtown
"This hotel was great - very clean, large rooms, and reasonably priced."
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
Hyatt Place Waco
"Got a room with broken bathroom door which didn't get fixed until we left despite complaining about it twice. Not enough staff on duty during breakfast hours. Breakfast area doesn't get clean until the breakfast hours are done. So, if you are not the first one, you are likely to find crumbles all ..."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Cambria Hotel Waco Univ Riverfront
"It was an amazing hotel very impress."
Reviewed on 26 May 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 Magnolia Market at the Silos and Cameron Park Zoo are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
