Baylor Travel Guide
Waco



Popular places to visit

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.

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.

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.

Lake Waco
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Waco during your travels in Waco. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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.

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.
Things to do

Waco Fixer Upper Homes & City Highlights Tour

Waco: Horseback Riding Experience on Scenic Texas Ranch

Haunts & Legends Tour: Waco’s Stories after Dark

Waco: Haunts and Legends of Waco Guided Tour by Bus

Waco: Taste of Waco Tour with Food Tastings
Top hotels in Baylor

Studio 6 Waco, TX - Downtown - Baylor
"Cockroaches runnng loose, stinky, dirty nasty place the advertisement is a total Lie! I would never recommend shame on the owner!"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026

Super 8 by Wyndham Waco University Area
"Mattress was horrible. Had to change rooms as the first one did not have a working phone or TV"
Reviewed on 17 May 2026

1700 South 2nd
"The location of this townhome is brilliantly close to Baylor! It was well stocked and clean. The secondary bedroom mattress was intensely uncomfortable. The downstairs shower would without warning change from warm water to quite cold. It did this multiple times throughout the shower without warning. ..."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026

Comfort Suites Waco North - Near University Area
"Rooms was clean, staff asked preference of floor which was a first for me! Breakfast was good. Air conditioning worked so well. Few things are room smelled a little off and the toilet kept running but other than that a good hotel for our overnight stay!"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Waco Downtown - Baylor
"Literally the best stay and Brandon went above and beyond! I will always stay here when I visit my daughter at Baylor!"
Reviewed on 14 May 2026

Everhome Suites Waco
"Overall it was a good stay. No hot water at the hotel until the next morning though."
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Baylor

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

Oakwood
Though Oakwood may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Ferrell Center and Texas Sports Hall of Fame.

Cesar Chavez
While there might not be top attractions in Cesar Chavez, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Magnolia Market at the Silos and Dr. Pepper Museum.

East Riverside
If you're spending some time in East Riverside, McLane Stadium and Marlin Branch are top sights worth seeing.

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.

Austin Ave.
While there might not be top attractions in Austin Ave., you can explore the larger area and discover places like Magnolia Market at the Silos and Dr. Pepper Museum.

