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Waco

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Gift & Specialty Shops · Specialty Museums · Nightlife
Sightseeing in Waco offers many possibilities in a medium-sized town on the Brazos River in central Texas. The town happens to be home to the world's biggest Baptist university. You'll also find lush forests, golf courses, and picnic areas there. Wander around the Dr. Pepper museum or opt for an evening at one of the many theaters to complete a culturally satisfying itinerary of things to do in Waco. Use our custom trip planner: Waco and all its delights await.
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    Top Waco tours

    FROM $39 BOOK WITH VIATOR Best of Austin Small-Group Guided Tour
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    Popular things to do in Waco

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    Gift & Specialty Shop
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    3.9
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Waco Mammoth National Monument ©
    Specialty Museum
    Waco Mammoth National Monument
    4.7
    Duration: 2 hours
    Dr Pepper Museum ©
    Specialty Museum
    Dr Pepper Museum
    3.6
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum ©
    Specialty Museum
    Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum
    4.6
    Duration: 2 hours

    Side trips from Waco

    Texas State Capitol ©
    Government Building
    Texas State Capitol
    Austin
    4.7
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Bullock Texas State History Museum ©
    History Museum
    Bullock Texas State History Museum
    Austin
    4.6
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Lady Bird Lake Hike-and-Bike Trail
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    Lady Bird Lake Hike-and-Bike Trail
    Austin
    4.8
    Duration: 2 hours
    Congress Avenue Bridge / Austin Bats ©
    Bridge
    Congress Avenue Bridge / Austin Bats
    Austin
    4.1
    Duration: 1h 30 min

    Hidden gems in Waco

    Cameron Park ©
    Park
    Cameron Park
    4.8
    Duration: 2 hours
    Mayborn Museum Complex ©
    Science Museum
    Mayborn Museum Complex
    4.6
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Armstrong Browning Library and Museum ©
    Art Museum
    Armstrong Browning Library and Museum
    4.7
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Baylor University ©
    University / School
    Baylor University
    4.6
    Duration: 1h 30 min

    Shopping in Waco

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    Spice Village ©
    Gift & Specialty Shop
    Spice Village
    4.3
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Gourmet Gallery
    Gift & Specialty Shop
    Gourmet Gallery
    4.9
    Duration: 30 minutes
    The Findery ©
    Gift & Specialty Shop
    The Findery
    4.5
    Duration: 2 hours
    Craft Gallery Home Decor and Gift Store ©
    Gift & Specialty Shop
    Craft Gallery Home Decor and Gift Store
    4.6
    Duration: 1h 30 min

    Museums in Waco

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    McCulloch House Museum ©
    Specialty Museum
    McCulloch House Museum
    4.8
    Duration: 2 hours
    Painting with a Twist ©
    Art Gallery
    Painting with a Twist
    4.8
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Historic Waco Foundation ©
    History Museum
    Historic Waco Foundation
    4.8
    Duration: 2 hours
    Texas Sports Hall of Fame ©
    Specialty Museum
    Texas Sports Hall of Fame
    4.5
    Duration: 1h 30 min

    Parks in Waco

    Brazos Park East ©
    Park
    Brazos Park East
    4.5
    Duration: 2 hours
    Midway Park RV Campground, U.S. Corps of Engineers
    Park
    Midway Park RV Campground, U.S. Corps of Engineers
    2.5
    Duration: 4 hours

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    Where to stay in Waco

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