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Route map for Historic Downtown & the Brazos Riverfront
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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 Bra…

43 min
Route map for Baylor University Campus Walk
Free 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 h…

61 min
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Dr Pepper Museum

Celebrate the fizzy history of America's oldest major soft drink at this quirky museum housed in the original 1906 bottling plant…

1 min
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Magnolia Table

A charming farmhouse-style restaurant in Waco, opened by Chip and Joanna Gaines, specializing in Southern-inspired breakfast and…

1 min
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Baylor University Campus

Explore the sprawling 1,000-acre campus of Baylor University, the oldest continually operating university in Texas, nestled along…

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Cameron Park Zoo

A sprawling 52-acre sanctuary near downtown Waco, Cameron Park Zoo houses over 1,700 animals from 300 species in naturalistic hab…

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Downtown Waco

The vibrant hub of Waco, Texas, blending historic charm with a modern tourism boom. Explore a mix of boutiques, award-winning dis…

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Baylor University Campus

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Baylor University Campus

Explore the sprawling 1,000-acre campus of Baylor University, the oldest continually operating university in Texas, nestled along…

Buc-ee's

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Buc-ee's

An iconic Texas roadside experience, Buc-ee's is a massive travel center chain known for its pristine bathrooms, vast fueling pos…

A Texas rest stop cornerstone famous for massive pump counts, sparkling clean restrooms, and Beaver Nuggets.

Cameron Park Zoo

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Cameron Park Zoo

A sprawling 52-acre sanctuary near downtown Waco, Cameron Park Zoo houses over 1,700 animals from 300 species in naturalistic hab…

Texas' most impressive small-town zoo featuring native animals, a splash pad, and immersive habitats in Cameron Park.

Downtown Waco

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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.

Dr Pepper Museum

Source-backed place · Museums

Dr Pepper Museum

Celebrate the fizzy history of America's oldest major soft drink at this quirky museum housed in the original 1906 bottling plant…

The original Dr Pepper story comes alive with quirky exhibits and a giant soda-bottle photo op.

Magnolia Market

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Magnolia Market

A premier destination for home goods and design inspiration curated by Joanna Gaines, anchored by two iconic 120-foot silos that…

A revitalized marketplace featuring shops, a restored church, and the famous silos.

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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…

7 stops 2.2 mi 61 min

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…

7 stops 1.4 mi 43 min

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Red Herring

An upscale dining and cocktail venue located within the luxury boutique Hotel Herringbone, Red Herring features Waco's first raw…

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