East Riverside Travel Guide

Waco

Photo by Hannah Jurgens
Photo by Hannah Jurgens

Popular places to visit

Magnolia Market at the Silos

Magnolia Market at the Silos

With a visit to Magnolia Market at the Silos, a favourite shopping spot in Waco, you can search for that perfect souvenir. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

Magnolia Market at the Silos
Baylor University

Baylor University

Enjoy the student vibe when you visit Baylor University during your travels in Waco. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

Baylor University
Waco Convention Center

Waco Convention Center

Learn about the events happening in Waco Convention Center during your trip to Waco. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

Waco Convention Center
Cameron Park Zoo

Cameron Park Zoo

Why not visit the native and exotic animals who live at Cameron Park Zoo during your holiday in Waco? You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

Cameron Park Zoo
Dr. Pepper Museum

Dr. Pepper Museum

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Dr. Pepper Museum during your travels in Waco. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

Dr. Pepper Museum
Waco Mammoth National Monument

Waco Mammoth National Monument

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Waco Mammoth National Monument during your trip to Waco. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

Waco Mammoth National Monument

Things to do

Classic Waco Tour- Experience FUN!

Fixer Upper + City Tour

฿2,741
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Fixer Upper + City Tour
Waco: Taste of Waco Tour with Food Tastings

Waco: Taste of Waco Tour with Food Tastings

฿2,401
per adult
Waco: Taste of Waco Tour with Food Tastings
Best Fixer Upper Tour in Waco!

Top Waco Fixer Upper/City Tour: 5 Star, Award Winning, Affordable

฿1,590
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Top Waco Fixer Upper/City Tour: 5 Star, Award Winning, Affordable
Both the basement and the roof of the ALICO building is said to be haunted...

Waco's Haunts and Legends Mobile Ghost Tour

฿1,265
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Waco's Haunts and Legends Mobile Ghost Tour
Waco: Haunts and Legends of Waco Guided Tour by Bus

Waco: Haunts and Legends of Waco Guided Tour by Bus

฿1,265
per adult
Waco: Haunts and Legends of Waco Guided Tour by Bus
Waco: Wine Tour with Tasting and Light Lunch

Waco: Wine Tour with Tasting and Light Lunch

฿4,055
per adult
Waco: Wine Tour with Tasting and Light Lunch
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Top hotels in East Riverside

Cambria Hotel Waco Univ Riverfront

Cambria Hotel Waco Univ Riverfront

3 out of 5
110 S MLK JR BLVD BLDG A, Waco, TX
The price is ฿3,733 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
฿3,733
฿4,700 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Waco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (241 reviews)
"beautiful rooms!"

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025

Cambria Hotel Waco Univ Riverfront
EVEN Hotel Waco - University Area by IHG

EVEN Hotel Waco - University Area by IHG

3.5 out of 5
110 SOUTH M.L.K. JR BLVD, BUILDING B, Waco, TX
The price is ฿3,650 per night from 28 Jul to 29 Jul
฿3,650
฿4,603 total
28 Jul - 29 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Waco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Magnolia Market at the Silos and Bledsoe-Miller ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (205 reviews)
"We were very happy with our experience. Will stay there again!"

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025

EVEN Hotel Waco - University Area by IHG
Holiday Inn Express And Suites Waco Downtown by IHG

Holiday Inn Express And Suites Waco Downtown by IHG

2.5 out of 5
101 Taylor Street, Waco, TX
The price is ฿3,183 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
฿3,183
฿3,958 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Waco. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Magnolia Market at the Silos and Bledsoe-Miller Park are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (183 reviews)
"Nice new hotel / only in Waco for a night and not a lot of choices for food close by,"

Reviewed on 23 Jul 2025

Holiday Inn Express And Suites Waco Downtown by IHG
OYO Hotel Waco University Area/ I-35

OYO Hotel Waco University Area/ I-35

2.5 out of 5
500 N Interstate 35 Frontage Rd, Waco, TX
The price is ฿1,497 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
฿1,497
฿1,946 total
26 Jul - 27 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Waco. Enjoy free parking, daily housekeeping and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Magnolia Market at the Silos and McLane Stadium ...
3.4/10 (436 reviews)
"Very comforting and convient..very pricey for this area."

Reviewed on 9 Apr 2025

OYO Hotel Waco University Area/ I-35
Rodeway Inn

Rodeway Inn

2 out of 5
720 S Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Waco, TX
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿2,085 per night from 30 Jul to 31 Jul
฿2,085
฿2,398 total
30 Jul - 31 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Waco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Magnolia Market at the Silos and McLane Stadium are ...
6.6/10 (228 reviews)
Basic but clean.
"Room was clean. Easy and fast check in. Great location and close to food and shopping. Refrigerator was nice and cold. Will stay again. Only 2 pillows for each bed. We did not ask if more were available."

Reviewed on 15 Apr 2025

Rodeway Inn
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Waco Downtown - Baylor

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Waco Downtown - Baylor

3 out of 5
911 S 10th St, Waco, TX
The price is ฿2,701 per night from 7 Aug to 8 Aug
฿2,701
฿3,537 total
7 Aug - 8 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Waco. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,323 reviews)
My Waco Choice!
"This will be my “go-to” in Waco. I visit there frequently and it’s the perfect location and price for me. It’s set up beautifully for family and friends to gather and it has all the amenities you’d need. And a very friendly staff!"

Reviewed on 23 Jul 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Waco Downtown - Baylor
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Other neighbourhoods around East Riverside

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Elm Avenue District

While there might not be top attractions in Elm Avenue District, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Magnolia Market at the Silos and McLane Stadium.

Elm Avenue District
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Baylor

If you're spending some time in Baylor, Ferrell Center and Texas Ranger Hall of Fame are top sights worth seeing.

Baylor
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Brazos

While visiting Brazos, you might make a stop by sights like Magnolia Market at the Silos and Dr. Pepper Museum.

Brazos
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Carver

While Carver isn't home to many top sights, Cameron Park Zoo and Brazos Park East are some notable places to visit nearby.

Carver
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Brooks Oaks

Brooks Oaks might not have many top sights, but Magnolia Market at the Silos and Cameron Park Zoo are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Brooks Oaks
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Bellmead

Shopping and restaurants are notable features of Bellmead. You might consider stopping by Marlin Branch while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Bellmead

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