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Popular places to visit
Magnolia Market at the Silos
You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Magnolia Market at the Silos during your trip to Waco. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Baylor University
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Baylor University, during your travels in Waco. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Waco Convention Center
Learn about the events happening at Waco Convention Center during your trip to Waco. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Cameron Park Zoo
Why not visit the native and exotic animals who live at Cameron Park Zoo during your trip to Waco? You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Dr. Pepper Museum
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Dr. Pepper Museum in Waco. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Waco Mammoth National Monument
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Waco Mammoth National Monument in Waco. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Heart of Texas Hotel Deals
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Waco Downtown - Baylor
I had a fantastic stay at LaQuinta Waco! The staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming, making check-in a breeze. My room was clean, comfortable, and well-equipped, with a cozy bed and all the essentials. The complimentary breakfast was a great start to the day, and the hotel’s location made it ...
Reviewed on 26 November 2025
Hyatt Place Waco
I had a great experience at this location.
Reviewed on 2 December 2025
Comfort Suites Waco North - Near University Area
Hot breakfast was amazing room was great
Reviewed on 4 December 2025
The Classic Tiny Cargohome 12 min to Magnolia Silos Baylor
Cambria Hotel Waco Univ Riverfront
The room was spacious and super clean. The hotel was quiet, super beautiful, elegant, and right in front of the river. They had a beautiful piano player downstairs from 6 PM to 11 PM on the weekend. It was close to everything.
Reviewed on 23 November 2025
AC Hotel By Marriott Waco Downtown
Clean rooms, glass shower doors, lots of towels and pillows, room smelled fresh, staff was very, very friendly and welcoming. parking was close and convenient
Reviewed on 26 November 2025
Other neighborhoods around Heart of Texas
Landon Branch
When in Landon Branch, you can plan a visit to Lake Waco and Cameron Park Zoo, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Mountainview
While Mountainview might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Lake Waco and Cameron Park Zoo.
Richland Hills
While there might not be top attractions in Richland Hills, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Central Texas Market Place and Lake Waco.
Austin Ave.
Austin Ave. might not have many top sights, but Magnolia Market at the Silos and Dr. Pepper Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Sanger Heights
While Sanger Heights isn't home to many top sights, Cameron Park Zoo and Magnolia Market at the Silos are some notable places to visit nearby.
North Waco
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in North Waco and surrounding area, you can visit Cameron Park Zoo and Brazos Park East.
Heart of Texas, TX
- Places of interest
- Heart of Texas Hotels by Star Rating
- Hotels in top Waco neighborhoods
- Heart of Texas Hotels by Brand
- Extraco Events Center
- Magnolia Market at the Silos
- Baylor University
- Waco Convention Center
- Cameron Park Zoo
- Lake Waco
- McLane Stadium
- Dr. Pepper Museum
- Waco Mammoth National Monument
- Homestead Heritage
- Central Texas Market Place
- BSR Cable Park
- Brazos Park East
- Texas Ranger Hall of Fame
- Hawaiian Falls
- Riverbend Park Ballfields
- Texas Sports Hall of Fame
- Carleen Bright Arboretum
- The Texas Collection
- Zion Lutheran Church of McGregor
- Heart O' Texas Speedway
- Fort House Museum
- Armstrong Browning Library
- Bluebonnet Park
- Marlin Branch
