Waco · Jul 31–Aug 2
72 things to do in Waco next weekend: Jul 31–Aug 2
A forward look at Waco for Jul 31–Aug 2: events and places that are useful to plan around early.
Updated Saturday, July 25 · event dates verified when shown
The inventory, ranked
Best matches for next weekend
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For Keeps Coffee & Bakery
Waco's prettiest coffee shop featuring Brandywine roasts, creative pastries, and excellent espresso drinks.
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Waco Ale Company
Relaxing downtown spot with unique local flavors like 7th Day IPA and Waco Kid in cans to-go.
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Armstrong Browning Library
A stunning Italian Renaissance library housing the world's largest collection of works by Robert and Elizabeth Barrett Browning.
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Pinewood Coffee Bar
Roaster-level coffee with a polished bar setting that travelers consistently rank among Waco’s best.
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Be Kind Coffee
Adorable downtown shop where quality coffee and compassion go hand in hand, perfect for studying.
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For Keeps Coffee
Bright, calm, and seriously coffee-forward, with the kind of pour-over cred locals recommend.
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Magnolia Press Coffee Co.
Cute corner coffee shop inside Magnolia Market with surprisingly excellent coffee and outdoor seating.
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Cameron Park
416-acre urban oasis with 20+ miles of trails, a disc golf course, and a breathtaking cliff view from Lover's Leap.
For Keeps Coffee & Bakery
Waco's prettiest coffee shop featuring Brandywine roasts, creative pastries, and excellent espresso drinks.
Local pickFood and drink
Austin Avenue District
Waco Ale Company
Relaxing downtown spot with unique local flavors like 7th Day IPA and Waco Kid in cans to-go.
Local pickBrewery Distillery
Silo District
Armstrong Browning Library
A stunning Italian Renaissance library housing the world's largest collection of works by Robert and Elizabeth Barrett Browning.
Local pickMuseums
Baylor University Area
Pinewood Coffee Bar
Roaster-level coffee with a polished bar setting that travelers consistently rank among Waco’s best.
Local pickFood and drink
River District
Parkview Baptist Church
Renderable venueCommunity venue
Waco Mammoth National Monument
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Be Kind Coffee
Adorable downtown shop where quality coffee and compassion go hand in hand, perfect for studying.
Local pickFood and drink
Austin Avenue District
For Keeps Coffee
Bright, calm, and seriously coffee-forward, with the kind of pour-over cred locals recommend.
Local pickFood and drink
Austin Avenue District
Saint Francis on the Brazos Catholic Church
Renderable venueCommunity venue
River District
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Magnolia Press Coffee Co.
Cute corner coffee shop inside Magnolia Market with surprisingly excellent coffee and outdoor seating.
Local pickFood and drink
Silo District
Cameron Park
416-acre urban oasis with 20+ miles of trails, a disc golf course, and a breathtaking cliff view from Lover's Leap.
Local pickParks and outdoors
River District
Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church
Renderable venueCommunity venue
Austin Avenue District
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Lake Waco Wetlands
Birdsong, boardwalks, and quiet water views make this one of Waco’s best low-key nature resets.
Local pickParks and outdoors
Parks and outdoors
Brazos Park East
Paved riverside trail with fishing docks, disc golf, and stunning views of the Brazos River.
Local pickParks and outdoors
25th Street Corridor
Doris D Miller Park
A park honoring the first African-American to win the Navy Cross
Local pickParks and outdoors
River District
Cameron Park Trail System
Explore the Cameron Park Trail System, a multi-use National Recreation Trail in Waco featuring approximately 26 miles o…
Local pickParks and outdoors
Cameron Park
Doris Miller Community Center
Renderable venueCommunity space
Elm Avenue District
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Marie’s Wine Bar
Self-serve wine flights and live music make this downtown bar a fun first-timer pick.
Local pickBars and nightlife
Silo District
Sloane's
Tiny, stylish 80s-vibe cocktails with the kind of intimate crowd locals love.
Local pickBars and nightlife
Silo District
Tru Jamaica
A downtown favorite for **jerk chicken** and Jamaican flavors you won’t find everywhere in Texas.
Local pickFood and drink
Elm Avenue District
Opal's Oysters
A chic oyster bar with a craft cocktail program and a hushed, intimate vibe that locals love for date night.
Local pickFood and drink
Silo District
Mayborn Museum Complex
The best all-ages mix of Texas history, science, and hands-on exhibits in one big Baylor museum.
Local pickMuseums
Baylor University Area
Dr Pepper Museum
The original Dr Pepper story comes alive with quirky exhibits and a giant soda-bottle photo op.
Local pickMuseums
River District
Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum
See Texas history up close with Ranger artifacts, stories, and one of Waco’s strongest museum stops.
Local pickMuseums
Cameron Park
Balcones Distilling
A local distillery in an old theater serving award-winning Texas whiskeys and craft cocktails with a gritty, unpretentious vibe.
Local pickBrewery Distillery
Silo District
Alabama Sweet Tea Truck
A mobile stop for refreshing sweet tea blends like the Mason Dixon.
Local pickFood and drink
Silo District
Cameron Park Zoo
Texas' most impressive small-town zoo featuring native animals, a splash pad, and immersive habitats in Cameron Park.
Local pickMuseums
Museums
Bertie's On The Rooftop
Sunset cocktails and rooftop views make this one of Waco’s most polished date-night bars.
Local pickBars and nightlife
Waco Downtown Cultural District
Red Herring
Stylish small-plates spot for oysters, cocktails, and a dinner that feels very downtown-insider.
Local pickBars and nightlife
Silo District
Jake's
A cute lunch-only spot serving homemade desserts like lemon meringue and German chocolate cake.
Local pickFood and drink
LaSalle Avenue District
The Texas Collection
One of the largest archives of Lone Star State history, featuring millions of photos, maps, and volumes.
Local pickMuseums
Baylor University Area
The Olive Branch Bakery & Cafe
Renderable venueLive venue
River District
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5IVE Bar
Downtown’s flashy club pick for cocktails, VIP sections, bottle service, and late-night energy.
Local pickBars and nightlife
Silo District
Vitek's BBQ
The legendary Gut Pak turns smoked meat into a messy Waco rite of passage.
Local pickFood and drink
Waco Mammoth National Monument
Shorty's Pizza Shack
Renderable venueLive venue
LaSalle Avenue District
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Magnolia Table
Come for the famous breakfast plates and Texas-style comfort food tied to Waco’s biggest draw.
Local pickFood and drink
Silo District
The Brasserie at Hotel 1928
Southern classics in a glamorous historic hotel set an instantly memorable dinner mood.
Local pickFood and drink
River District
Tony DeMaria's Bar-B-Que
Renderable venueLive venue
Elm Avenue District
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Homestead Heritage
An agrarian- and craft-based intentional Christian community featuring a 550-acre farm and a Craft Village showcasing a…
Local pickMuseums
Museums
Mammoth Site
A preserved excavation site where 23 mammoths and other prehistoric mammals were discovered.
Local pickMuseums
Waco Mammoth National Monument
Balcones Distilling Company
A distillery offering tours of the distilling process and private whiskey tastings.
Local pickBrewery Distillery
Silo District
Historic Waco Foundation museums
A volunteer-driven foundation preserving Waco's heritage through three distinct historic house museums: the McCulloch,…
Local pickMuseums
Waco Downtown Cultural District
Lover’s Leap
A breathtaking, high-altitude outlook in Cameron Park, offering expansive views of the Brazos River and the Waco countr…
Local pickViewpoints
Cameron Park
East Terrace
An iconic Italianate Villa-style mansion situated above the Brazos River, East Terrace House serves as a museum showcas…
Local pickMuseums
River District
Paul Quinn College site
The historic site of Paul Quinn College, a pioneering pioneer educational institution for former slaves, has been trans…
Local pickHistory
Elm Avenue District
Austin Avenue historic corridor
A historic downtown Waco thoroughfare established in 1849, featuring a diverse mix of 20th-century architectural styles…
Local pickHistory
History
Praetorian Building
A historic seven-story skyscraper in Waco, designed in the Chicago School style, that survived the catastrophic 1953 to…
Local pickHistory
Austin Avenue District
Texas Music Cafe
Intimate, studio-style Texas music sessions put you in the live audience for a real taping.
Local pickTheaters and music
Silo District
Waco Hippodrome Theatre
Historic downtown stage for comedy, concerts, and Broadway-style shows under one roof.
Local pickTheaters and music
Silo District
Downtown Waco
A mix of under-the-radar boutiques, antique stores, and laid-back hangouts.
Local pickLandmarks
Waco Downtown Cultural District
Southern Roots Brewing Company
Best pizza and signature IPAs in an enclosed outdoor space perfect for kids while parents enjoy a pint.
Local pickBrewery Distillery
Silo District
Bare Arms Brewing
Waco's oldest continuously operated brewery featuring seasonals, specials, and a covered outdoor patio.
Local pickBrewery Distillery
LaSalle Avenue District
Essential Rejuvenation Spa
Massage, facials, and waxing in a straightforward day-spa setting built for unwinding.
Local pickSpa Wellness
25th Street Corridor
Magnolia Market at the Silos
Stunning industrial-chic home goods and exclusive Chip & Joanna Gaines merchandise inside converted silos.
Local pickShopping
Silo District
Waco Surf
A former cable park turned beach-bar with local brews, live music, and a laid-back, sandy vibe that tourists miss.
Local pickActivity
River District
Waco Suspension Bridge
Walk the city’s most photogenic historic bridge for Brazos River views and easy downtown access.
Local pickLandmarks
River District
Waco Tours River Cruise
Glide the Brazos and Bosque on a relaxed narrated cruise with skyline and wildlife views.
Local pickTour
Silo District
Waco Surf Park
A world-class man-made wave lagoon where you can surf perfect barrels in the Texas countryside.
Local pickActivity
Cameron Park
Hawaiian Falls Waco
A seasonal water park with a wave pool, massive lazy river, and the thrilling Tempest Tower slide.
Local pickActivity
Waco Mammoth National Monument
Waco Visitor Center
A convenient spot right next to the Rangers museum to get information on local activities.
Local pickLandmarks
Landmarks
Magnolia Market
A revitalized marketplace featuring shops, a restored church, and the famous silos.
Local pickShopping
Silo District
Buc-ee's
A Texas rest stop cornerstone famous for massive pump counts, sparkling clean restrooms, and Beaver Nuggets.
Local pickShopping
Elm Avenue District
Waco Mammoth National Monument
Explore the United States' only recorded evidence of an Ice Age Columbian mammoth nursery herd, preserved in situ withi…
Local pickLandmarks
Waco Mammoth National Monument
Baylor University Campus
Explore the sprawling 1,000-acre campus of Baylor University, the oldest continually operating university in Texas, nes…
Local pickLandmarks
Baylor University Area
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