Texas Music Cafe
Intimate, studio-style Texas music sessions put you in the live audience for a real taping.
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Silo District
Waco · Jul 31–Aug 2
25 rain-friendly ideas 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
Pinewood Coffee Bar
Roaster-level coffee with a polished bar setting that travelers consistently rank among Waco’s best.
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River District
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
Tru Jamaica
A downtown favorite for **jerk chicken** and Jamaican flavors you won’t find everywhere in Texas.
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Elm Avenue District
For Keeps Coffee
Bright, calm, and seriously coffee-forward, with the kind of pour-over cred locals recommend.
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Austin Avenue District
For Keeps Coffee & Bakery
Waco's prettiest coffee shop featuring Brandywine roasts, creative pastries, and excellent espresso drinks.
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Austin 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.
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Silo District
Mayborn Museum Complex
The best all-ages mix of Texas history, science, and hands-on exhibits in one big Baylor museum.
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Baylor University Area
Dr Pepper Museum
The original Dr Pepper story comes alive with quirky exhibits and a giant soda-bottle photo op.
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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.
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Cameron Park
Alabama Sweet Tea Truck
A mobile stop for refreshing sweet tea blends like the Mason Dixon.
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Silo District
Magnolia Market at the Silos
Stunning industrial-chic home goods and exclusive Chip & Joanna Gaines merchandise inside converted silos.
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Silo District
Cameron Park Zoo
Texas' most impressive small-town zoo featuring native animals, a splash pad, and immersive habitats in Cameron Park.
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Museums
Waco Hippodrome Theatre
Historic downtown stage for comedy, concerts, and Broadway-style shows under one roof.
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Silo District
Jake's
A cute lunch-only spot serving homemade desserts like lemon meringue and German chocolate cake.
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LaSalle Avenue District
The Texas Collection
One of the largest archives of Lone Star State history, featuring millions of photos, maps, and volumes.
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Baylor University Area
Vitek's BBQ
The legendary Gut Pak turns smoked meat into a messy Waco rite of passage.
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Waco Mammoth National Monument
Magnolia Table
Come for the famous breakfast plates and Texas-style comfort food tied to Waco’s biggest draw.
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Silo District
Magnolia Press Coffee Co.
Cute corner coffee shop inside Magnolia Market with surprisingly excellent coffee and outdoor seating.
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Silo District
The Brasserie at Hotel 1928
Southern classics in a glamorous historic hotel set an instantly memorable dinner mood.
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River District
Homestead Heritage
An agrarian- and craft-based intentional Christian community featuring a 550-acre farm and a Craft Village showcasing a…
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Museums
Mammoth Site
A preserved excavation site where 23 mammoths and other prehistoric mammals were discovered.
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Waco Mammoth National Monument
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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Baylor University Area
Historic Waco Foundation museums
A volunteer-driven foundation preserving Waco's heritage through three distinct historic house museums: the McCulloch,…
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Waco Downtown Cultural District
East Terrace
An iconic Italianate Villa-style mansion situated above the Brazos River, East Terrace House serves as a museum showcas…
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River District
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