Heart of Texas Travel Guide
Tourist 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.
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
Waco: Horseback Riding Tour with Cowboy Guide
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
Spacious and well appointed. Slight hiccup, but host was responsive and sorted everything to our satisfaction. Would not hesitate to stay here again.
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Hyatt Place Waco
Staff was great, room was clean. Thousands of grackles had invaded the trees around hotel. I came out to my truck literally covered in bird poop. Had to take it to a car wash before I left town.
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Waco Downtown - Baylor
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Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Comfort Suites Waco North - Near University Area
Elevator was down, long wait for it. Found trash and dirty underwear in my room during my stay. Some stole distilled water needed for my fathers c-pap machine
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
AC Hotel By Marriott Waco Downtown
Pet friendly
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Hotel 1928
The vibes were perfection!
Reviewed on 18 Feb 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.
Richland Hills
While there might not be top attractions in Richland Hills, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Magnolia Market at the Silos and Central Texas Market Place.
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.
