Waco guide
Things to do in Waco
Things to do in Waco: start with Cameron Park Zoo, Downtown Waco, and Dr Pepper Museum. Use the 48 places below to build a plan around this theme; each place has source-backed details behind its description.
48 places
Places to start with
Source-backed place · Parks and outdoors
Doris D Miller Park
A powerful downtown monument honoring World War II hero Doris Miller, the first African American to receive the Navy Cross, featu…
Source-backed place · Landmarks
Baylor University Campus
Explore the sprawling 1,000-acre campus of Baylor University, the oldest continually operating university in Texas, nestled along…
Source-backed place · Landmarks
Waco Mammoth National Monument
Explore the United States' only recorded evidence of an Ice Age Columbian mammoth nursery herd, preserved in situ within a scenic…
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 · Public art
25th Street Corridor murals and painted streetscape
A vibrant collection of murals and streetscape elements that celebrate the Latinx heritage and creative spirit of Waco's 25th Str…
Source-backed place · Public art
ALICO Building neon crown sign
A striking neon crown sign featuring 15-foot letters that crowns the historic ALICO Building, a landmark that survived a direct h…
Source-backed place · History
Austin Avenue historic corridor
A historic downtown Waco thoroughfare established in 1849, featuring a diverse mix of 20th-century architectural styles, preserve…
Source-backed place · Theaters and music
Baylor Theatre
Located on the Baylor University campus, the Baylor Theatre is an elite, accredited theatre arts program featuring three distinct…
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 · 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 · Landmarks
Cottonland Castle
A historic home designed to resemble a German castle on the Rhine River, echoing Waco's early days as a thriving cotton market.
Source-backed place · History
Earle-Harrison House and Pape Gardens
The Earle-Harrison House is Waco's only restored antebellum home open to the public, featuring a grand Greek Revival-style mansio…
Source-backed place · Museums
East Terrace
An iconic Italianate Villa-style mansion situated above the Brazos River, East Terrace House serves as a museum showcasing the li…
Source-backed place · History
Governor Bill and Vara Daniel Historic Village
A charming collection of nine wood-frame buildings at Baylor University's Mayborn Museum Complex, offering a glimpse into life in…
Source-backed place · Museums
Historic Waco Foundation museums
A volunteer-driven foundation preserving Waco's heritage through three distinct historic house museums: the McCulloch, East Terra…
Source-backed place · Museums
Homestead Heritage
An agrarian- and craft-based intentional Christian community featuring a 550-acre farm and a Craft Village showcasing award-winni…
Source-backed place · Public art
McLennan County Courthouse dome sculpture group
A striking public art installation featuring the Greek goddess Themis atop a white octagonal dome, surrounded by zinc eagles, cro…
Source-backed place · History
Paul Quinn College site
The historic site of Paul Quinn College, a pioneering pioneer educational institution for former slaves, has been transformed int…
Source-backed place · Markets
Waco Downtown Farmers Market
A vibrant year-round community hub featuring local agricultural producers, artisan vendors, and fresh cuisine from within 150 mil…
Source-backed place · Public art
Dichotomy Rooftop Mural
A hidden rooftop mural spelling out 'Waco' by artist Mike Trozzo, located atop the first public rooftop deck in downtown Waco at…
Source-backed place · Parks and outdoors
Indian Spring Park
A historic riverfront park in downtown Waco, serving as the site of the original Waco Indian settlement and hosting the 'Branding…
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…
Source-backed place · History
Praetorian Building
A historic seven-story skyscraper in Waco, designed in the Chicago School style, that survived the catastrophic 1953 tornado and…
Source-backed place · Public art
Starry Night mural
A vibrant rendition of Vincent van Gogh's Starry Night, this community-driven mural stands out against a plain brown brick buildi…