East Riverside Travel Guide
Waco
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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 East Riverside
Cambria Hotel Waco Univ Riverfront
This was one of the nicest hotels that we have stayed at! From start to finish, everything was perfect. The hotel is so modern with a very luxury vibe to it. The shower pressure- phenomenal, mattress- so comfortable! And the ambiance of a grand piano being played in the background of the lobby was ...
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
EVEN Hotel Waco - University Area by IHG
Beautiful hotel. Close to downtown. Friendly staff. Clean rooms. Just a beautiful hotel. Will definitely be our go to when in Waco. Can’t wait to use the pool when the weather warms up.
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waco Downtown by IHG
Could have used a little more attention with the vacuum up against the walls and under the beds.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Rodeway Inn Waco Downtown near University
Everything is fine just need to update photos and maybe better plumbing
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Comfort Suites Waco North - Near University Area
Clean, friendly staff good breakfast
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Waco Downtown - Baylor
I always stay at this property, it’s always clean and a very convenient location for Waco’s attractions.
Reviewed on 7 May 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, Texas Sports Hall of Fame and Ferrell Center 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 Magnolia Market at the Silos and Cameron Park Zoo 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, Magnolia Market at the Silos and Cameron Park Zoo are some notable places to visit nearby.
