East Riverside Travel Guide
Waco


Visit East Riverside
Popular places to visit

Magnolia Market at the Silos
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Magnolia Market at the Silos during your trip to Waco. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

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.

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.

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.

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.
Things to do

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

Waco: Horseback Riding Tour with Cowboy Guide

Waco's Haunts and Legends Mobile Ghost Tour

Waco: Haunts and Legends of Waco Guided Tour by Bus

Waco: Taste of Waco Tour with Food Tastings
Top hotels in East Riverside

Cambria Hotel Waco Univ Riverfront
Beautiful hotel and the staff was so family friendly!!!
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026

EVEN Hotel Waco - University Area by IHG
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Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waco Downtown by IHG
Check-in and front desk were friendly. Professional. And efficient. The room was modern and exceptionally clean. Fitness room was clean and had updated equipment. A few mats for floor work would be helpful. Greatly appreciated the 24-hr laundry facilities with well maintained, clean machines that ...
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026

Rodeway Inn Waco Downtown near University
Nasty smell filled the room. Even worse in the restroom.
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Waco Downtown - Baylor
Always stay here when visiting Baylor. Friendly staff, good breakfast and pool is nice.
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026

Comfort Suites Waco North - Near University Area
The place was clean. The staff friendly and professional. As far as breakfast — I think they used powdered eggs and the sausage was meh. The did have the waffles you make yourself and also had hard boiled eggs and yogurt. Very pet friendly. Our girl was happy there. Would definitely stay again.
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around East Riverside

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

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

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

Brooks Oaks
Brooks Oaks might not have many top sights, but Cameron Park Zoo and Dr. Pepper Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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

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.

