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.
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.
Top hotels in Heart of Texas
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Waco Downtown - Baylor
Very good mattresses
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Hyatt Place Waco
The room was filthy and full of bugs and insects I told the staff and they did not care or would give me my money back. They said they would send an exterminator the next day. But that does not help us. We have pictures and videos of bugs in our room. Had to sleep in bug infested room
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Comfort Suites Waco North - Near University Area
Room was clean and very comfortable - we had a room on the first floor near the exit door only issue was people would go in an out and let the door slam and you would think someone was trying to get into your door (not the hotels fault people just need to be more respectful), breakfast was not fancy ...
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
AC Hotel By Marriott Waco Downtown
We had a beautiful Mother-Daughter weekend
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Hotel 1928
Bertie’s on the Rooftop was a total disappointment. While the hotel itself was beautiful, elegant and classy, the dinner at Bertie’s deflated is. The hotel is full of character and the staff is friendly and professional. The turndown service was excellent. Then we made reservations for Bertie’s at ...
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Cambria Hotel Waco Univ Riverfront
staff was so nice, clean room and the bed was so comfy!
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Heart of Texas
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.
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.
