Things to do in Waco
About Waco – Explore and Enjoy!
Waco is a city in central Texas. By the Brazos River, Cameron Park Zoo is home to lions, otters and meerkats. The Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum traces the history of the state law enforcement agency and displays vintage badges and weapons. The Dr Pepper Museum pays homage to the famed, locally invented soft drink. The Waco Mammoth National Monument is a fossil site home to the bones of Columbian mammoths.
Things to do in Waco:
Baylor Football
The 2023 campaign marks the tenth season at McLane Stadium, Baylor's state-of-the-art home on the banks of the Brazos River.
Waco Mammoth National Monument
Chartered in 1845 by the Republic of Texas through the efforts of Baptist pioneers, Baylor is the oldest continually operating university in Texas. Located in Waco, Baylor welcomes students from all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and 90 countries to study a broad range of degrees among its 12 nationally recognized academic divisions.
Magnolia Market
Magnolia Market at the Silos, commonly called Magnolia Market, is a shopping complex that encompasses two city blocks in downtown Waco, Texas. It is marked by two 120’ high silos, built in 1950 as part of the Brazos Valley Cotton Oil Company.
Waco Mammoth National Monument
The Waco Mammoth National Monument is a paleontological site and museum in Waco, Texas, United States where fossils of 24 Columbian mammoths and other mammals from the Pleistocene Epoch have been uncovered.
Dr Pepper Museum
Nonprofit gallery examining the history & memorabilia of soft drinks in a 1906 bottling plant.
Cameron Park Zoo
Cameron Park Zoo is a place for your family & friends to create happy memories together! With a membership you can enjoy unlimited opportunities to see your favorite animals.
Texas Sports Hall of Fame
The Texas Sports Hall of Fame recognizes athletes, coaches, and administrators who have made "lasting fame and honor to Texas sports". It was established in 1951 by the Texas Sports Writers Association.
Waco Downtown Farmers Market
The Market is open every Saturday from 9:00am to 1:00pm featuring the best local agricultural producers and artisan vendors within 150-miles of Waco.
Valley Mills Vineyards
At Valley Mills Vineyards, we make fine wines from 100% Texas-grown grapes. A great love for viticulture underlies all that we do, and we are meticulous in caring for the multiple vineyards we farm.
Waco Suspension Bridge
The Waco Suspension Bridge crosses the Brazos River in Waco, Texas. It is a single-span suspension bridge, with a main span of 475 ft. Opened on November 20, 1869, it contains nearly 3 million bricks. It is located north of downtown Waco.
Martin Museum of Art
University art museum offering a diverse permanent collection, plus exhibitions & events.