ATTRACTIONS
Doc and Laddy's
3700 Interstate 35 • Waco, TX 76706
254-662-5557
Enjoy Twin Falls adventure golf. mapWaco Water Park
900 Lake Shore Drive • Waco, TX 76701
254-750-7900
A state-of-the-art water center with two pools, water-shooting playscapes, a 22-foot slide, zero depth pool, and more. The park offer water aerobics for adults and other fitness activities. It also includes lounge areas, locker rooms, showers restrooms, and a concession stand. more... map
Earle-Harrison House & Gardens on 5th Street (circa 1858)
1901 North 5th Street • Waco, TX 76708
254-753-2032
At the time of its construction, this Greek Revival home was on the edge of the westward-spreading frontier. Through the restoration of this antebellum home, the beauty and history of a past time are at the disposal of those in the present, for their enjoyment and appreciation, as well as to encourage a deeper understanding of this past era and its importance within the context of history. The grounds on which the mansion is set offer five acres of beautifully tended gardens that are traversed by winding, brick walkways that meander across rolling lawns beneath the beneficent shading of giant Live Oaks. more... mapEarle-Napier-Kinnard House (circa 1869)
814 South Fourth Street • Waco, TX 76706
254-753-5166
Although it began as a modest one story family home, it was developed into a lovely, Greek-Revival style home. It is especially beautiful at Christmastime. Public tours are welcome and private tours can be arranged with prior notice. more... mapEast Terrace (circa 1872)
100 Mill Street • Waco, TX 76704
254-753-5166
One of the loveliest homes in Waco, this building is a rare Texas example of Italianate villa architecture. The interior boasts a Victorian style and visitors can see an original pier mirror and Eastlake style desk. more... mapFort House (circa 1868)
503 South 4th Street • Waco, TX 76706
254-753-5166
A Greek-Revival style house used to showcase Victorian furniture and artifacts from Waco's early settlers. more... mapMcCulloch House (circa 1872)
407 Columbus Avenue • Waco, TX 76706
254-753-5166
This Greek-Revival home was "the place" for Waco socialites in the past. There are many family heirlooms throughout the house and the Dresden Collection of Governor Pat Neff's daughter. more... map
Suspension Bridge and Riverwalk
P.O. Box 2570 • Waco, TX 76702
Between Franklin and Washington Avenues
800-321-9226
Now for foot-traffic only, this historic suspension bridge spans the Brazos River. The bridge was the first to cross the river, making wagon and rail travel across this natural boundary possible, and was built beginning in 1866. One can take a walking tour of the bridge and enjoy the views, or take advantage of the Riverwalk below--- a network of walking and jogging trails that meander along the banks of the Brazos River. more... map
Armstrong Browning Library
Corner of 8th Street and Speight Avenue • Waco, TX 76798
Baylor University
254-710-3566
Located on the campus of Baylor University, the building in which the Armstrong Library is ensconced is itself a work of art and a testament to the Classical ideal of Beauty. The astounding interior of the building grabs the eye with its stained glass windows, stately marble columns, black walnut panelling, intricate ceiling work, and "an impressive brass-inlaid terrazzo entrance floor." There are paintings, drawings, sculptures and decorative arts, placing the observer in an ambience of high art, and culture. The building contains the collections of the founder of the museum, the one-time chairman of the English Department at Baylor, Dr. Andrew Joseph Armstrong more... map
Art Center
1300 College Drive • Waco, TX 76708
McLennan Community College Campus
254-752-4371
Located in a Mediterranean-style home overlooking the Brazos and Bosque Rivers, the Art Center has rotating exhibits, and frequently hosts traveling exhibits, and is circumscribed by a two-and-a-half-acre sculpture garden. The primary mission of the center is to redefine the role of an art gallery or center within the community. Taking a proactive approach, the Art Center of Waco zealously nurtures emerging artists, and offers many classes, lectures, and events to nuture the latent artists perhaps lurking in both children and adults. more... mapDr. Pepper Museum
300 South Fifth Street • Waco, TX 76701
254-757-1025
In 1885 a young pharmacist, Charles Alderton, concocted a soda fountain drink. The drink, originally known as a "Waco," was later given the enigmatic name "Dr Pepper;" a name that has retained its mystery, as the origin of this name has never been discovered. As the drink grew in popularity, it became the first major soft drink in America, the inventor had to bottle his invention in order to meet the demand. more... mapMasonic Grand Lodge
715 Columbus • Waco, TX 76701
254-753-7395
This lodge contains both a library and museum that holds historic artifacts. It includes a large military exhibit, Masonic relics, railroad artifacts, and an exhibit dedicated to the Nazi persecution of Free Masons during the holocaust. more... mapMayborn Museum Complex
1300 South University Parks Drive • Waco, TX 76701
254-710-1110
The Mayborn Museum Complex incorporates the former Ollie Mae Moen Discovery Center, the Strecker Museum and the Gov. Bill and Vara Daniel Historic Village. The Complex brings together in one location the resources of hands-on discovery rooms and interactive natural science and cultural history galleries including outdoor exhibits. This unusually rich combination provides a wide spectrum of engaging learning opportunities for all types of learners and visitors of all ages. The exhibits and education programs encourage families to learn together as they make choices to design their own museum experience. more... mapRed Men Museum
4521 Speight Avenue • Waco, TX 76711
254-756-1221
This museum holds an extensive collection of historic artifacts. There is a display of a watercolor done by Adolf Hitler, a bugle from the Gettysburg battlefield and a peace blanket from Apache Chief Geronimo. There are also historical papers on-site. more... mapTexas Ranger Hall Of Fame And Museum
100 Texas Ranger Trail • Waco, TX 76706
Physical Address: I-35 and University Parks Drive
254-750-8631
This museum is the home of the official Texas Hall of Fame for the legendary Rangers. Exhibits trace the history of the Texas Rangers with historical artifacts related to the time that has been spanned by the law enforcement agency. There is also a museum store, where visitors can purchase books, memorabilia, and souvenirs related to the Rangers. The museum also offer some resources for searching for ancestors who may have served as Texas Rangers, and the Junior Rangers Program that offers honorary membership in the group, with the pledge to be "brave, honest, obedient, and always keep eyes open for danger." more... mapTexas Sports Hall Of Fame
1108 South University Parks Drive • Waco, TX 76706
254-756-1633
The TSHOF offers interactive exhibits and displays that salute more than 300 legendary Texas sports figures, and details the defining moments of their careers. One can peruse the Hall of Fame museums that honour major league athletes, the Tennis Hall of Fame Museum, and those devoted to hall of famers in the areas of highschool football and basketball; there is also a gift shop. more... map
Cameron Park Zoo
1704 North 4th Street • Waco, TX 76701
254-750-8400
One will find a great variety of species co-existing in this state-of-the-art natural habitat zoo complex. Some featured exhibits include vultures, African lions, White Handed Gibbons, a herpetarium, Sumatran Tigers, giraffes and the co-inhabitants of their natural native region, elephants, lemurs, Texas barnyard animals, and much more. The zoo is also active in the area of conservation, through its participation in the Species Survival Plan. more... map
Spirit of the Rivers
100 North Interstate 35 • Waco, TX 76704
254-714-2933
A true sternwheeler that provides cruises daily through downtown Waco, Baylor University, Cameron Park, and more of the most scenic parts of Waco. Narrated daily excursions usually last about two hours. They also offer a weekend/brunch cruise and sunset dinner cruises. more... map
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