Heart of Texas Travel Guide
Waco
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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.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Heart of Texas
Comfort Suites Waco North - Near University Area
Nice hotel, just had a few things I think could have been better. The tub felt dirty and like it needed an upgrade. Towels are way too small! Pool area is nice, but could use a cleaning. Breakfast was good, they serve it early! I had to come down to the desk 4 times to get new key cards because mine ...
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Waco Downtown - Baylor
Great spot, close to the Silos! Very clean, the only issue we had was the remote for the TV would not work, front desk swapped our room promptly and was very helpful. MOD pizza next door was very good! Nice area, easy parking!
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Everhome Suites Waco
Clean
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Aloft Waco Downtown
Great hotel! Breakfast is extremely overpriced for what you get though. Better off going somewhere to eat. Other than that, fantastic hotel!
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Cambria Hotel Waco Univ Riverfront
Clean, wonderful staff, the pool area is VERY nice.
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Hyatt Place Waco
Staff was friendly and hotel was located in a good area. There was a flying roach in the breakfast area.
Reviewed on 3 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.
