Brazos Travel Guide

Waco

Got this shot from my trip back to my hometown of Waco Texas. The Brazos #River runs through the city #BVSCity #BVSBlue
Got this shot from my trip back to my hometown of Waco Texas. The Brazos #River runs through the city #BVSCity #BVSBlue
For Fixer Upper fans, Chip and Joanna Gaines recently opened their new store at a renovated silo property in Waco, TX. Lines on Saturday to get in the store extended around the block despite rain. Sunday was beautiful but the store was closed. The wonderful Baylor campus is just a few blocks away.
Magnolia silos
Pictured here in front of the Silos at the Magnolia Market, with a cupcake from the Silos Bakery. Every time I come here, it’s always a joy.

Popular places to visit

Aerial view of the Magnolia Silos in Waco, Texas USA

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
The city comes alive at night.

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
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
Longhorn statues in downtown Waco near the Suspension Bridge

Indian Spring Park

Indian Spring Park is just one of the places to see in Waco, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels?

Indian Spring Park
Baylor sciences building, beautiful. If you look at a satellite view of this building along with the McLane Student Center, it looks like a bear claw

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
Bamboo tastiest on the other side of the wire! Cameron Park Zoo has AZA Accreditation.

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

Things to do

Best Fixer Upper Tour in Waco!

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

฿1,523
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Top Waco Fixer Upper/City Tour: 5 Star, Award Winning, Affordable
Waco: Horseback Riding Tour with Cowboy Guide

Waco: Horseback Riding Tour with Cowboy Guide

฿3,418
per adult
Waco: Horseback Riding Tour with Cowboy Guide
Both the basement and the roof of the ALICO building is said to be haunted...

Waco's Haunts and Legends Mobile Ghost Tour

฿1,212
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Waco's Haunts and Legends Mobile Ghost Tour
Classic Waco Tour- Experience FUN!

Fixer Upper + City Tour

฿2,626
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Fixer Upper + City Tour
Waco: Haunts and Legends of Waco Guided Tour by Bus

Waco: Haunts and Legends of Waco Guided Tour by Bus

฿1,212
per adult
Waco: Haunts and Legends of Waco Guided Tour by Bus
Waco: Taste of Waco Tour with Food Tastings

Waco: Taste of Waco Tour with Food Tastings

฿2,317
per adult
Waco: Taste of Waco Tour with Food Tastings
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Top hotels in Brazos

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 ฿2,369 per night from 15 Feb to 16 Feb
฿2,369
฿2,779 total
15 Feb - 16 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Waco. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,627 reviews)
Property not fancy but well maintained.

Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Waco Downtown - Baylor
Hotel 1928

Hotel 1928

4 out of 5
701 Washington Ave Waco TX
The price is ฿10,417 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
฿10,417
฿11,980 total
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Waco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Popular attractions Magnolia Market at the Silos and Dr. Pepper Museum ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (99 reviews)
The staff was above and beyond! We had one little incident and everyone literally went the extra mile or two to make sure the remainder of our stay was absolutely perfect!

Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026

Hotel 1928
AC Hotel By Marriott Waco Downtown

AC Hotel By Marriott Waco Downtown

4 out of 5
600 Mary Ave Waco TX
The price is ฿3,846 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
฿3,846
฿4,512 total
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Waco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (514 reviews)
Nice and clean

Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026

AC Hotel By Marriott Waco Downtown
Aloft Waco Downtown

Aloft Waco Downtown

3 out of 5
900 S 11th Street Waco TX
The price is ฿2,547 per night from 15 Feb to 16 Feb
฿2,547
฿2,988 total
15 Feb - 16 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Waco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (824 reviews)
Loved this hotel

Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026

Aloft Waco Downtown
Hotel Indigo WACO - BAYLOR by IHG

Hotel Indigo WACO - BAYLOR by IHG

3.5 out of 5
211 Clay Ave Waco TX
Fully refundable
The price is ฿4,225 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
฿4,225
฿5,270 total
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Waco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
Staff was very courteous! Loved the orange & lemon water in the lobby. We had an excellent dinner, as well.

Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026

Hotel Indigo WACO - BAYLOR by IHG
Springhill Suites by Marriott Waco

Springhill Suites by Marriott Waco

3.5 out of 5
115 S. Jack Kultgen Expressway Waco TX
The price is ฿3,184 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
฿3,184
฿3,735 total
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Waco. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (800 reviews)
Room was clean and ready was a pleasant stay in Waco.

Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026

Springhill Suites by Marriott Waco
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Other neighbourhoods around Brazos

Brazos River in front of McLane Stadium, home of the Baylor University Bears football team.

Baylor

If you're spending some time in Baylor, Mayborn Museum Complex and Ferrell Center are top sights worth seeing.

Baylor
One of the houses renovated on the show Fixer Upper

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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Sanger Heights

While Sanger Heights isn't home to many top sights, Magnolia Market at the Silos and Cameron Park Zoo are some notable places to visit nearby.

Sanger Heights
Downtown Waco Texas River Waterfront City Architecture

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.

Cesar Chavez
Wacko Waco

East Riverside

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

East Riverside
#windowseat Not really sure exactly WHERE this is, but it was on the way into Houston, so I'm guessing we were around Waco, Texas. Window seat strategies take into consideration time of day. Having a seat on the left-hand side of the plane allowed me some views that were illuminated by the late afternoon sun AND

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.

Austin Ave.

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