Waco Area Guidebook

Matthew
Waco Area Guidebook

City/town information

Waco is one of the friendliest areas we've ever been to. You will feel welcome when you are here. There are so many things that make this place special... Magnolia, Dr. Pepper, Cameron Park, Brazos River, and of course, BAYLOR UNIVERSITY... sic 'em, Bears!
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Waco
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Waco is one of the friendliest areas we've ever been to. You will feel welcome when you are here. There are so many things that make this place special... Magnolia, Dr. Pepper, Cameron Park, Brazos River, and of course, BAYLOR UNIVERSITY... sic 'em, Bears!

Food scene

It's just a low key BBQ joint with great prices and great food! I've never had a bad meal here! The moist brisket is da bomb!
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Rudy's "Country Store" and Bar-B-Q
2510 Circle Rd
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It's just a low key BBQ joint with great prices and great food! I've never had a bad meal here! The moist brisket is da bomb!
Located just a few minutes from the house, this is a Waco tradition. The onion rings are a must try. But they have everything from meatloaf to tacos. And I haven't had them miss on anything yet! By the way, the beer is cheap here!
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George’s Restaurant Bar & Catering #2
1201 Hewitt Dr
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Located just a few minutes from the house, this is a Waco tradition. The onion rings are a must try. But they have everything from meatloaf to tacos. And I haven't had them miss on anything yet! By the way, the beer is cheap here!
By far the best mexican food in all of Waco! Great selection of food (stuffed fried avocado? oh yeah!), and really yummy (and inexpensive) margaritas. The friendly staff completes the experience!
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La Fiesta
3815 Franklin Ave
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By far the best mexican food in all of Waco! Great selection of food (stuffed fried avocado? oh yeah!), and really yummy (and inexpensive) margaritas. The friendly staff completes the experience!
Make reservations at least a week in advance, or wait in line for 2 hours! Kind of a must-try for a weekend Silos trip!
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Magnolia Table
2132 S Valley Mills Dr
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Make reservations at least a week in advance, or wait in line for 2 hours! Kind of a must-try for a weekend Silos trip!
Pure Texas BBQ here! You can't go wrong!
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Guess Family Barbecue
2803 Franklin Avenue
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Pure Texas BBQ here! You can't go wrong!
Yummm, Yummm, Yummm!!! The bakery inside this store is probably the best I have EVER seen. The kolaches are phenomenal! From the savory tastes of spicy sausage and cheese, or bacon jalapeno popper, to the sweet sensation of blueberry cream cheese or chocolate cream. These are puffy pieces of goodness! A MUST TRY!
Czech Stop
104 S George Kacir Dr
Yummm, Yummm, Yummm!!! The bakery inside this store is probably the best I have EVER seen. The kolaches are phenomenal! From the savory tastes of spicy sausage and cheese, or bacon jalapeno popper, to the sweet sensation of blueberry cream cheese or chocolate cream. These are puffy pieces of goodness! A MUST TRY!
This is the best breakfast place I've found in Waco. They have a number of skillet breakfasts that are sure to please just about everyone.
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Our Breakfast Place
4600 Franklin Ave
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This is the best breakfast place I've found in Waco. They have a number of skillet breakfasts that are sure to please just about everyone.
The BEST tacos around. I've never had tacos this good anywhere in the world! They have yummy margaritas as well.
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Torchy's Tacos
801 S 5th St
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The BEST tacos around. I've never had tacos this good anywhere in the world! They have yummy margaritas as well.

Sightseeing

So the zoo is definitely a nice visit for the family. But if you are in to hiking, the park itself has SO many options. You can choose from a stroll along the Brazos River, to steep hikes in the hills. If you are a runner, the river trail is wide, paved, and flat, plus they have mileage markers along the way.
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Cameron Park Zoo
1701 N 4th St
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So the zoo is definitely a nice visit for the family. But if you are in to hiking, the park itself has SO many options. You can choose from a stroll along the Brazos River, to steep hikes in the hills. If you are a runner, the river trail is wide, paved, and flat, plus they have mileage markers along the way.
Does this place need an introduction?! An obvious must see place in Waco. Cupcakes, food trucks, a seed store, clothing stores, and the Market itself will tempt you to buy something... anything!
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Magnolia Market Silos
601 Webster Ave
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Does this place need an introduction?! An obvious must see place in Waco. Cupcakes, food trucks, a seed store, clothing stores, and the Market itself will tempt you to buy something... anything!
Part of the Old Home Tour of Waco. So much history to learn about here!
East Terrace Museum
100 Mill Street
Part of the Old Home Tour of Waco. So much history to learn about here!
Part of the Old Home Tour of Waco. The history is spectacular!
McCulloch House Museum
407 Columbus Ave
Part of the Old Home Tour of Waco. The history is spectacular!
Part of the Old Home Tour of Waco. Just another place for history to come to life.
Earle-Napier-Kinnard House
814 South 4th Street
Part of the Old Home Tour of Waco. Just another place for history to come to life.
Part of the Old Home Tour of Waco. Beautiful grounds and the history comes to life.
Earle Harrison House & Pape Gardens
1901 North 5th Street
Part of the Old Home Tour of Waco. Beautiful grounds and the history comes to life.
This is an actual dig site where they uncovered a mammoth. It is incredibly interesting. It is a short walk that is relatively flat and easy. HIGHLY recommended!
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Národní památník Waco Mammoth
6220 Steinbeck Bend Dr
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This is an actual dig site where they uncovered a mammoth. It is incredibly interesting. It is a short walk that is relatively flat and easy. HIGHLY recommended!
Just a great place to see Texas history!
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Síň slávy a muzeum Texas Rangerů
100 Texas Ranger Trail
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Just a great place to see Texas history!
A place to surf in the heart of Texas? You bet! Plus they have a sandy beach where you can just plop yourself and have a day at the beach!
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BSR Cable Park
5347 Old Mexia Rd
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A place to surf in the heart of Texas? You bet! Plus they have a sandy beach where you can just plop yourself and have a day at the beach!
A great waterpark to take the family. Only open Memorial Day to Labor Day, unfortunately.
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Hawaiian Falls Waco
900 Lake Shore Dr
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A great waterpark to take the family. Only open Memorial Day to Labor Day, unfortunately.
There is a lot of interesting history here. We also did the paranormal tour at night and it was insightful, plus we captured some actual paranormal evidence that was not explainable in the basement. You also get to have a taste of a real Dr. Pepper old time soda.
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Dr Pepper Museum & Free Enterprise Institute
300 S 5th St
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There is a lot of interesting history here. We also did the paranormal tour at night and it was insightful, plus we captured some actual paranormal evidence that was not explainable in the basement. You also get to have a taste of a real Dr. Pepper old time soda.
So I'm a golfer... love this place for family fun!
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Topgolf
2301 Creekview Drive
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So I'm a golfer... love this place for family fun!
A sports nut's paradise!
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Texas Sports Hall of Fame
1108 S University Parks Dr
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A sports nut's paradise!
So much Waco history here! They also have a little village out back so you can see how the settlers lived. Very worthwhile visit. They also have a great kids area.
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Mayborn Museum Complex
1300 S University Parks Dr
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So much Waco history here! They also have a little village out back so you can see how the settlers lived. Very worthwhile visit. They also have a great kids area.
Sic 'em, Bears!!!!
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McLane Stadium
1001 S M.L.K. Jr Blvd
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Sic 'em, Bears!!!!

Neighborhoods

Just take a drive, and look at the BEAUTIFUL old homes in this neighborhood. Take yourself back in time and just think about what the town was like back in the glory days of these homes!
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Austin Avenue
Austin Avenue
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Just take a drive, and look at the BEAUTIFUL old homes in this neighborhood. Take yourself back in time and just think about what the town was like back in the glory days of these homes!