Denise’s guidebook
University
Baylor University
1401 S University Parks DrGreat University
Sightseeing
Magnolia Market Silos
601 Webster AveMagnolia is a must see
Balcones Whiskey is an award winning distillery
Tours are available
43 locals recommend
Balcones Distilling
225 S 11th StBalcones Whiskey is an award winning distillery
Tours are available
Cameron Park Zoo is fun for everyone
Its a smaller zoo but has a lot to offer for a low cost for families
168 locals recommend
Cameron Park Zoo
1701 N 4th StCameron Park Zoo is fun for everyone
Its a smaller zoo but has a lot to offer for a low cost for families
Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum
100 Texas Ranger TrailTexas Sports Hall of Fame
1108 S University Parks DrMayborn Museum Complex
1300 S University Parks DrDr Pepper Museum & Free Enterprise Institute
300 S 5th StWaco Suspension Bridge
101 N University Parks DrIconic Waco landmark
Cameron Park
2601 N University Parks DrHiking trails, picnic, mountain biking
Waco Mammoth National Monument
6220 Steinbeck Bend DrBSR Cable Park
5347 Old Mexia RdWaco Convention Center station
Food scene
Great Breakfast and lunch
Its open M-Sat.
Go early to have the shortest wait time
They close at 3pm daily
125 locals recommend
Magnolia Table
2132 S Valley Mills DrGreat Breakfast and lunch
Its open M-Sat.
Go early to have the shortest wait time
They close at 3pm daily
George’s Restaurant Bar & Catering
1925 Speight AveWonderful wood fired pizza, salads and appetizers.
On the weekends can get very busy so call ahead, many times they'll let you put your name on the list when you're on the way.
Also has a room for bigger groups.
50 locals recommend
MOROSO Wood Fired Pizzeria
4700 Bosque BlvdWonderful wood fired pizza, salads and appetizers.
On the weekends can get very busy so call ahead, many times they'll let you put your name on the list when you're on the way.
Also has a room for bigger groups.
Torchy's Tacos
801 S 5th StFresh greek food.
Pita bread, Gyros, salads, spanikopita, it's all great.
48 locals recommend
Alpha Omega
929 Franklin AveFresh greek food.
Pita bread, Gyros, salads, spanikopita, it's all great.
Ice cream adjacent to Baylor on 8th street by Common Grounds coffee house
37 locals recommend
Heritage Creamery
1125 S 8th StIce cream adjacent to Baylor on 8th street by Common Grounds coffee house
Cricket's Grill & Drafthouse
211 Mary AvePortofino's
725 Austin AveItalian
Coach's xXx Smoke
330 Austin AveDining and sports bar
BBQ Plates
Bowls
Great Fresh fish
Open only Friday and saturday
Daily Sergios runs a food truck in town and opens his place for dining only on the weekends
7 locals recommend
Sergio's
608A Austin AveGreat Fresh fish
Open only Friday and saturday
Daily Sergios runs a food truck in town and opens his place for dining only on the weekends
Poke Bowls
Ice cream
Great for Lunch
Family owned and operated
8 locals recommend
J-Petal & Poke’ Waco
315 S University Parks DrPoke Bowls
Ice cream
Great for Lunch
Family owned and operated
Twisted Root Burger Co.
801 S 2nd StTop Rated BBQ
Lunch - open only until 3pm
check hours as they are limited
56 locals recommend
Vitek's BBQ
1600 Speight AveTop Rated BBQ
Lunch - open only until 3pm
check hours as they are limited
This is the Silo's bakery - Only the Bakery
Cupcakes
Cookies
Breakfast Pastries
Gluten Free opens
27 locals recommend
Silos Baking Co.
601 Webster AveThis is the Silo's bakery - Only the Bakery
Cupcakes
Cookies
Breakfast Pastries
Gluten Free opens
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
5929 W Waco DrP.F. Chang's
5511 Crosslake PkwyWalk-On's
5601 Crosslake PkwyLula Jane's
406 Elm AveCafe Cappuccino
100 N 6th StChipotle Mexican Grill
721 S 4th StIn-N-Out Burger
801 S 4th Ststudent and university close
Great pizza including Pizza by the slice
Beer
23 locals recommend
Shorty's Pizza Shack
1712 S 12th Ststudent and university close
Great pizza including Pizza by the slice
Beer
Union Hall
720 Franklin AveDiamondBack's
217 Mary Aveshopping
Spice Village
213 Mary AveLarge shopping destination
The Findery
910 S 8th StMagnolia Market Silos
601 Webster AveCabela's
2700 Marketplace DrDining and Shopping
Bed bath and beyond
Cabelas
Best Buy
Office Depot
Pier One
Kohl's
Belk
Marshalls
Ross
18 locals recommend
Central Texas Marketplace
2400 W Loop 340Dining and Shopping
Bed bath and beyond
Cabelas
Best Buy
Office Depot
Pier One
Kohl's
Belk
Marshalls
Ross
Little Shop on Bosque
3801 Bosque BlvdMagnolia Silos Clearance shop
Junque in the Trunk
910 La Salle AveDecor
great finds for your home
Baylor University Bookstore
1201 S 5th StBruiser's Locker Room
1001 S M.L.K. Jr BlvdBarefoot Campus Outfitter
1508 Speight AveIf you need a mall for clothing or sporting items forgotten Richland mall is close by.
Richland Mall station
If you need a mall for clothing or sporting items forgotten Richland mall is close by.
Athletics
Spring Baseball at Baylor ballpark is fun for the whole family and is a low cost way to enjoy mid week evenings and Friday evening and Saturday and Sunday afternoons
Baylor Ballpark
1612 S University Parks DrSpring Baseball at Baylor ballpark is fun for the whole family and is a low cost way to enjoy mid week evenings and Friday evening and Saturday and Sunday afternoons
McLane Stadium
1001 S M.L.K. Jr BlvdFall is Football season for Baylor Bears
Men's and Women's Baylor Basketball in the Winter/early spring season
Women's Volleyball competes in the fall
Athletics and Tumbling national Champs compete in Spring
7 locals recommend
Ferrell Center
Men's and Women's Baylor Basketball in the Winter/early spring season
Women's Volleyball competes in the fall
Athletics and Tumbling national Champs compete in Spring
Hurd Tennis Center (formerly Baylor Tennis Center)
Baylor Tennis
George W. Bush Little League Leadership Training Center
3700 S University Parks DrWillis Family Equestrian Center
3540 S University Parks DrBaylor Equestrian Center
Hawkins Indoor Tennis Center
U.S. 77 BusinessPart of Baylor Tennis Facilities
Getterman Softball Stadium
South University Parks DriveBaylor Softball facility
Betty Lou Mays Soccer Field
Baylor Soccer
Clyde Hart Track & Field Stadium - Baylor University
1601 S M.L.K. Jr BlvdBaylor Track & Field
Entertainment
AMC Galaxy 16
333 S Valley Mills DrMovie theater
The Backyard Bar Stage and Grill
511 S 8th StLive entertainment
Food
Bar
Events
BSR Cable Park
5347 Old Mexia RdExtraco Events Center
4601 Bosque BlvdFrom Rodeo's to concerts and more
Waco Convention Center
100 Washington Avecoffee house
Common Grounds Waco
1123 S 8th StFeatured on Fixer upper
Coffee house downtown waco on Austin Avenue
features both coffee and a full bar in the afternoon/evening
Roof top option as well
71 locals recommend
Dichotomy Coffee & Spirits, LLC; serving coffee drinks & craft cocktails
508 Austin AveCoffee house downtown waco on Austin Avenue
features both coffee and a full bar in the afternoon/evening
Roof top option as well