Waco area guide
What to do around Zilker and Lady Bird Lake
Zilker and Lady Bird Lake ideas for parks, views, walking, and outdoor Austin plans.
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Source-backed place · Landmarks
Downtown Waco
The vibrant hub of Waco, Texas, blending historic charm with a modern tourism boom. Explore a mix of boutiques, award-winning dis…
A mix of under-the-radar boutiques, antique stores, and laid-back hangouts.
Source-backed place · Activity
Waco Surf Park
A premier inland surf resort in the heart of Texas, featuring a 2-acre wave pool using PerfectSwell technology, a water park, a l…
A world-class man-made wave lagoon where you can surf perfect barrels in the Texas countryside.
Source-backed place · Landmarks
Waco Suspension Bridge
A historic single-span suspension bridge over the Brazos River, once the longest of its kind west of the Mississippi and a vital…
Walk the city’s most photogenic historic bridge for Brazos River views and easy downtown access.
Source-backed place · Food and drink
Be Kind Coffee
Be Kind Coffee is a beloved independent Waco roaster and cafe known for exceptional coffee and tea, offering a unique experience…
Adorable downtown shop where quality coffee and compassion go hand in hand, perfect for studying.
Source-backed place · Public art
Branding of the Brazos Sculptures
A monumental bronze sculpture series by Robert Summers, depicting a diverse group of cowboys driving 25 longhorn cattle, commemor…
Source-backed place · Public art
"Branding the Brazos" Sculptures (Indian Spring Park)
A monumental bronze sculpture series by Robert Summers in Indian Spring Park, depicting a Chisholm Trail cattle drive with three…
Source-backed place · Parks and outdoors
Brazos Park East
A sprawling riverfront park 5 miles north of Waco, offering scenic views of the Brazos River, paved trails, and a top-ranked golf…
Paved riverside trail with fishing docks, disc golf, and stunning views of the Brazos River.
Source-backed place · Parks and outdoors
Cameron Park
One of Texas' largest urban parks, Cameron Park offers over 400 acres of hiking trails, scenic bluffside overlooks, and river acc…
416-acre urban oasis with 20+ miles of trails, a disc golf course, and a breathtaking cliff view from Lover's Leap.
Source-backed place · Parks and outdoors
Cameron Park Trail System
Explore the Cameron Park Trail System, a multi-use National Recreation Trail in Waco featuring approximately 26 miles of twisting…
Source-backed place · Activity
Hawaiian Falls Waco
A family-friendly water park featuring thrilling slides, a massive wave pool, and a relaxing 800-foot lazy river, providing a reg…
A seasonal water park with a wave pool, massive lazy river, and the thrilling Tempest Tower slide.
Source-backed place · Parks and outdoors
Lake Waco Wetlands
A peaceful 180-acre wildlife refuge providing a sanctuary for native plants, insects, and diverse bird and wildlife species in a…
Birdsong, boardwalks, and quiet water views make this one of Waco’s best low-key nature resets.
Source-backed place · Parks and outdoors
Indian Spring Park
A scenic riverfront park in Waco's River District, known for its cattle-drive tribute sculptures and free community concerts alon…
Free riverfront concerts turn this park into Waco’s easiest open-air night out.
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Source-backed place · Viewpoints
Lover’s Leap
A breathtaking, high-altitude outlook in Cameron Park, offering expansive views of the Brazos River and the Waco countryside, ste…
Free Gyde walk · Baylor University Campus Walk
Baylor University Campus Walk
A roughly two-kilometer, seven-stop loop through the heart of Baylor University in Waco, taking in campus landmarks, museums, a historic vi…
Free Gyde walk · Historic Downtown & the Brazos Riverfront
Historic Downtown & the Brazos Riverfront
A roughly two-kilometer walk through the heart of Waco, with seven stops moving from the modern downtown core to the historic Brazos riverf…
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