Our Favorites in Waco
It's Chip & Jo and Everything Nice!
Places I love to shop or just enjoy scouting for my own remodeling treasure chest.
Magnolia Market Silos
601 Webster AveShopping, sightseeing & just because!!
Love this shop! Its a very well designed/staged store that always inspires my creative juices. With nice furniture (antique, vintage, repurposed & new) & cool decor options, clothing & chalk paints, you cant go wrong. Plus its just down the street from the Silos and they ship!
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The Findery
910 S 8th StLove this shop! Its a very well designed/staged store that always inspires my creative juices. With nice furniture (antique, vintage, repurposed & new) & cool decor options, clothing & chalk paints, you cant go wrong. Plus its just down the street from the Silos and they ship!
You can really find it all in one stop. This Humongous store is a Waco shopping staple. Its got a really well designed layout with vendor booths of every kind. Too many to possible list but you should just swing by to say you have & pick up some Waco memorabilia.
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Spice Village
213 Mary AveYou can really find it all in one stop. This Humongous store is a Waco shopping staple. Its got a really well designed layout with vendor booths of every kind. Too many to possible list but you should just swing by to say you have & pick up some Waco memorabilia.
Dennis is a rare gem! He's a true treasure junkie at heart and has a great eye for neat things. The shop is filled with vintage, repurposed and some new finds that you likely wont see anywhere else. They also do custom pieces so if you can dream it, he can make it! Also he will ship so you cant miss this little shop on LaSalle.
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Junque in the Trunk
910 La Salle AveDennis is a rare gem! He's a true treasure junkie at heart and has a great eye for neat things. The shop is filled with vintage, repurposed and some new finds that you likely wont see anywhere else. They also do custom pieces so if you can dream it, he can make it! Also he will ship so you cant miss this little shop on LaSalle.
This place is outside of Waco (about 20 min) so you should have a few hours to spare if you head that way. At a slow pace, you will be there all afternoon because its huge. Lots of little vendor booths, mostly home related vintage type decor, furniture & random stuff. Kinda like an estate sale, lots of debri but you might stumble on a great treasure here & there.
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Cedar Chest Antique Mall
31707 US-84This place is outside of Waco (about 20 min) so you should have a few hours to spare if you head that way. At a slow pace, you will be there all afternoon because its huge. Lots of little vendor booths, mostly home related vintage type decor, furniture & random stuff. Kinda like an estate sale, lots of debri but you might stumble on a great treasure here & there.
This place is near Magnolia Table so while you wait for a seat, you can swing by this little spot. Its a vendor booth store with lots of variety and whimsical things. You will see a little bit of everything so a good way to stroll & shop for treasures.
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페니백커다리
1800 La Salle AveThis place is near Magnolia Table so while you wait for a seat, you can swing by this little spot. Its a vendor booth store with lots of variety and whimsical things. You will see a little bit of everything so a good way to stroll & shop for treasures.
If your looking for some really nice antique pieces, home decor, luxury bedding items you will appreciate this shop. Its definitely a bit pricy but if you find something you love, its always worth it!
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1700 Austin AveIf your looking for some really nice antique pieces, home decor, luxury bedding items you will appreciate this shop. Its definitely a bit pricy but if you find something you love, its always worth it!
This cute shop is also listed on a favorites list for lunch options but its also a cute shopping spot for clothing & misc gift items. Love the shop owners & used to have a booth there too. You can go wrong with this nostalgic little gem.
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Sironia
1509 Austin AveThis cute shop is also listed on a favorites list for lunch options but its also a cute shopping spot for clothing & misc gift items. Love the shop owners & used to have a booth there too. You can go wrong with this nostalgic little gem.
This community isnt a really a bunch of little shops & workshops, its an experience. Really hard to describe but so interesting you really must try to visit! Best I can describe its like a modern-day amish community. They grow, make, build and create things the old fashioned way ( Including all the buildings & Barns that were rebuilt onsite from Old barns all over the country. What they dont make, they locally source. The Cafe is also listed on my favorites list so if you go, plan to spend some time enjoying this remarkable place.
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Homestead Heritage
608 Dry Creek RdThis community isnt a really a bunch of little shops & workshops, its an experience. Really hard to describe but so interesting you really must try to visit! Best I can describe its like a modern-day amish community. They grow, make, build and create things the old fashioned way ( Including all the buildings & Barns that were rebuilt onsite from Old barns all over the country. What they dont make, they locally source. The Cafe is also listed on my favorites list so if you go, plan to spend some time enjoying this remarkable place.
Harp Design Co.
808 N 15th StWhat can I say, Its Clint Harps store.
You know & love hime from the show. His little sign trailer is located just across from the Silos so might as well check him out.
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JDH Iron Designs
407 S 8th StYou know & love hime from the show. His little sign trailer is located just across from the Silos so might as well check him out.
Local Trendy Restaurants
These are great restaurants (most all locally owned & operated) are always a big hit with my guests & my personal crew! They all have a great atmosphere and the food is top notch.
Well....go figure, another hit for Jo! Food is really is fantastic, maple bacon is to die for, biscuits and the strawberry butter are so yummy but honestly everything really is GREAT! Plan accordingly because its always busy & Closes at 3.
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Magnolia Table
2132 S Valley Mills DrWell....go figure, another hit for Jo! Food is really is fantastic, maple bacon is to die for, biscuits and the strawberry butter are so yummy but honestly everything really is GREAT! Plan accordingly because its always busy & Closes at 3.
This is not only a fantastic Farm to Table restaurant, there are also lots of great "heritage" shops in this community. The carrot cake is my personal favorite and the Chicken fried steak is one of the best ever!
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Cafe Homestead
608 Dry Creek RdThis is not only a fantastic Farm to Table restaurant, there are also lots of great "heritage" shops in this community. The carrot cake is my personal favorite and the Chicken fried steak is one of the best ever!
Milo
1020 Franklin AveReally trendy & cute spot for an organic and unique meal.
Food is southern style & fresh and family style options too. All deserts are homemade and all are worth trying! Very unique setting especially if you like vintage cars and original memorabilia. Only open for lunch except on Saturday so plan accordingly.
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World Cup Cafe and Fair Trade Market
1321 North 15th StreetFood is southern style & fresh and family style options too. All deserts are homemade and all are worth trying! Very unique setting especially if you like vintage cars and original memorabilia. Only open for lunch except on Saturday so plan accordingly.
If you have a group and need multiple food options in a cool & convenient area downtown, this is your spot. Its like a "food truck foodcourt". It has indoor seating in pubstyle tables. Food is mostly from local vendors who used to set up at our Farmers Market.
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Union Hall
720 Franklin AveIf you have a group and need multiple food options in a cool & convenient area downtown, this is your spot. Its like a "food truck foodcourt". It has indoor seating in pubstyle tables. Food is mostly from local vendors who used to set up at our Farmers Market.
The name is odd but food is really good! Its founder is Czech and this inspires the food but its not limited to that. Burgers & sandwiches are great and the creme brûlée' cheesecake is fantastic! Its also a brewery and has a cool bar area. The ambiance is fantastic and its a must do in my opinion!
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Pivovar
320 South 8th StreetThe name is odd but food is really good! Its founder is Czech and this inspires the food but its not limited to that. Burgers & sandwiches are great and the creme brûlée' cheesecake is fantastic! Its also a brewery and has a cool bar area. The ambiance is fantastic and its a must do in my opinion!
Great wood stove pizza & authentic Italian food spot. Its not close to downtown but the food is really good and its got a great vibe and quite cozy inside. Owner is darling & might come chat with you while you dine.
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MOROSO Wood Fired Pizzeria
4700 Bosque BlvdGreat wood stove pizza & authentic Italian food spot. Its not close to downtown but the food is really good and its got a great vibe and quite cozy inside. Owner is darling & might come chat with you while you dine.
This local place is not very convenient to most Waco activities but the food is all homemade and Exceptional! Its southern style food like your momma used to make (only a little bit better perhaps). It does NOT have great ambience so you'll get good food here but the location wont impress you much. However, its worth the drive if your craving good cookin'!
Brown House Cafe
9110 Jordan LnThis local place is not very convenient to most Waco activities but the food is all homemade and Exceptional! Its southern style food like your momma used to make (only a little bit better perhaps). It does NOT have great ambience so you'll get good food here but the location wont impress you much. However, its worth the drive if your craving good cookin'!
This little tea room is really yummy! Its famous for its lunch trio so obviously thats what I recommend. The deserts are all homemade so you gotta try one at least. This spot is also great because its in the middle of a plethora of cute little boutique style shops (vendor booths) so you can kill 2 birds with one stone! Its in Uptown Waco so convenient to most everything.
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Sironia
1509 Austin AveThis little tea room is really yummy! Its famous for its lunch trio so obviously thats what I recommend. The deserts are all homemade so you gotta try one at least. This spot is also great because its in the middle of a plethora of cute little boutique style shops (vendor booths) so you can kill 2 birds with one stone! Its in Uptown Waco so convenient to most everything.
Really great authentic Italian food in a really cute setting. Not close to downtown but not very far either. Id say its more upscale dining but not stuffy at all. Has a little bar area too but not worth going just for that.
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Di Campli's Italian Ristorante
6500 Woodway DrReally great authentic Italian food in a really cute setting. Not close to downtown but not very far either. Id say its more upscale dining but not stuffy at all. Has a little bar area too but not worth going just for that.
Its really a food truck park! There are 6 food trucks surrounding a "quasi adult playground" in the middle. They have some airconditioned areas for seating or you can sit outside like a park. There are XL yard games and string lights. They sell craft beer, canned seltzers & wine. Its a new concept but pretty cool if you ask me. Its certainly super casual but a fun option if thats your gig.
Route 77 Food Park & Bar
1425 La Salle AvenueIts really a food truck park! There are 6 food trucks surrounding a "quasi adult playground" in the middle. They have some airconditioned areas for seating or you can sit outside like a park. There are XL yard games and string lights. They sell craft beer, canned seltzers & wine. Its a new concept but pretty cool if you ask me. Its certainly super casual but a fun option if thats your gig.
I gotta say before The Magnolia frenzy started, folks coming to Waco had to make a stop at this joint. Its not fancy but has a huge open air bar and really great bar food. Known for its BIG-O's beer (huge round iced mug) and chicken fried steaks. If your looking for a true Waco classic, you should swing by. There are 2 locations now, Waco and now in Hewitt. The Waco location is the original but food & feel are pretty much the same.
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George’s Restaurant Bar & Catering
1925 Speight AveI gotta say before The Magnolia frenzy started, folks coming to Waco had to make a stop at this joint. Its not fancy but has a huge open air bar and really great bar food. Known for its BIG-O's beer (huge round iced mug) and chicken fried steaks. If your looking for a true Waco classic, you should swing by. There are 2 locations now, Waco and now in Hewitt. The Waco location is the original but food & feel are pretty much the same.
Cool, trendy & very casual little craft brewery & pizza joint. Huge warehouse feel with indoor picnic tables & seating all around. Concrete floors & garage doors make things feel laid back & airy. Food is really good & its a great spot to land if your just wanting to chill with some pizza & beer.
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Southern Roots Brewing Co.
219 N 8th StCool, trendy & very casual little craft brewery & pizza joint. Huge warehouse feel with indoor picnic tables & seating all around. Concrete floors & garage doors make things feel laid back & airy. Food is really good & its a great spot to land if your just wanting to chill with some pizza & beer.
This little casual dining gem is just over the river & close to downtown. Its got Texas sourced foods and everything is really fresh and yummy. Very limited menu with mainly burgers, sandwiches & salad but they are all good & they so serve craft beer. Primarily a lunch spot but Fri & Sat they are open for early dinners.
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Revival Eastside Eatery
704 Elm AveThis little casual dining gem is just over the river & close to downtown. Its got Texas sourced foods and everything is really fresh and yummy. Very limited menu with mainly burgers, sandwiches & salad but they are all good & they so serve craft beer. Primarily a lunch spot but Fri & Sat they are open for early dinners.
Warning...this exceptionally delicious Italian joint does not have the ambience or trendy feel that many folks are looking for in their visit to Waco. This location actually used to be an old Pizza Inn restaurant years ago but has been home to our Favorite local Italian spot for many years. All the food is authentic & homemade and you wont be disappointed if your love real mom & pop style italian food. Its a locals hotspot and also BYOB!
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Baris
904 N Valley Mills DrWarning...this exceptionally delicious Italian joint does not have the ambience or trendy feel that many folks are looking for in their visit to Waco. This location actually used to be an old Pizza Inn restaurant years ago but has been home to our Favorite local Italian spot for many years. All the food is authentic & homemade and you wont be disappointed if your love real mom & pop style italian food. Its a locals hotspot and also BYOB!
This isnt just a local Mexican food spot, I must admit but I had to include it because its my personal go to place in Waco. When I need a mexi-fix. We love the Chicken Alfonzo, Crawfish enchiladas & beef fajitas. There is a great bar area and cool atmosphere in a warehouse style building. The frozen margarita with salt, lime & orange wedge is my all time fav! Its downtown so very convenient as well.
Ninfa's Restaurant
220 South 3rd StreetThis isnt just a local Mexican food spot, I must admit but I had to include it because its my personal go to place in Waco. When I need a mexi-fix. We love the Chicken Alfonzo, Crawfish enchiladas & beef fajitas. There is a great bar area and cool atmosphere in a warehouse style building. The frozen margarita with salt, lime & orange wedge is my all time fav! Its downtown so very convenient as well.
This is a really nice upscale Texas Steakhouse. You can get reservations but usually not necessary. The food is exceptional and you will pay accordingly. I cant think of anything that isnt great on the menu. If your looking for a spot for a special occation or just like fine dining, you will love the ambience, food and drinks here. The bar is really large and a great spot to land even if you dont eat there. They have a good selection of nice wines & fresh made cocktails too. I love the Sea Bass & signature Gimlet!
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DiamondBack's
217 Mary AveThis is a really nice upscale Texas Steakhouse. You can get reservations but usually not necessary. The food is exceptional and you will pay accordingly. I cant think of anything that isnt great on the menu. If your looking for a spot for a special occation or just like fine dining, you will love the ambience, food and drinks here. The bar is really large and a great spot to land even if you dont eat there. They have a good selection of nice wines & fresh made cocktails too. I love the Sea Bass & signature Gimlet!
This local run European restaurant is a really nice dinner option. Food is always really good and they have few steak & seafood options without being overpriced. The building has a very quant & unique feel to it. The walls and archways are all brick and it has good ambiance for a mid-to upscale dinner. There is a full bar & its only open for dinner.
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1424 Restaurant
1424 Washington AveThis local run European restaurant is a really nice dinner option. Food is always really good and they have few steak & seafood options without being overpriced. The building has a very quant & unique feel to it. The walls and archways are all brick and it has good ambiance for a mid-to upscale dinner. There is a full bar & its only open for dinner.
The BBQ here is Texas delicious & the atmosphere is equally fitting. If gluttony had a picture in the dictionary, it would be "The Famous Gut Buster"! If you want to splurge and say you did, its really amazing and you will have the inch to pinch to prove you did :-) A local woman owned-operated family business that Im honored to support & hope you do too!
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Vitek's BBQ
1600 Speight AveThe BBQ here is Texas delicious & the atmosphere is equally fitting. If gluttony had a picture in the dictionary, it would be "The Famous Gut Buster"! If you want to splurge and say you did, its really amazing and you will have the inch to pinch to prove you did :-) A local woman owned-operated family business that Im honored to support & hope you do too!
My favorite upscale seafood & steak restaurant in Waco. The fish and steaks are all exceptional and never disappoint Really good wine list and full bar with fresh made cocktails. Rvsp's are recommended but not required. Very good ambience and patio drink & food service is available.
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135 Prime
1201 Hewitt DrMy favorite upscale seafood & steak restaurant in Waco. The fish and steaks are all exceptional and never disappoint Really good wine list and full bar with fresh made cocktails. Rvsp's are recommended but not required. Very good ambience and patio drink & food service is available.
I LOVE this Bar
This is just a cool joint with Exceptional drinks! Its got a great atmosphere thats second to none. The "lounge-style" booths and decor remind me of some incredible bars I love in New York & Boston. There is an outdoor area that adds another element of pleasure to this great watering hole. You should most certainly check it out!
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One Day Bar
618 Columbus AveThis is just a cool joint with Exceptional drinks! Its got a great atmosphere thats second to none. The "lounge-style" booths and decor remind me of some incredible bars I love in New York & Boston. There is an outdoor area that adds another element of pleasure to this great watering hole. You should most certainly check it out!
This Ultra Tiny place is locally owned & a sweet gem tucked away in an older strip center. Its off the beaten path but if your looking for a "Cheers experience where they always know your name" and the regulars frequent, you should give it a shot.
Hemingways Watering Hole
4700 Bosque BlvdThis Ultra Tiny place is locally owned & a sweet gem tucked away in an older strip center. Its off the beaten path but if your looking for a "Cheers experience where they always know your name" and the regulars frequent, you should give it a shot.
Gotta say I haven't been here but I hear its lots of fun & a unique experience. Cool outdoor "Yard Bar" and lots of string lights and music.
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Freight Bar Waco
1613 James AveGotta say I haven't been here but I hear its lots of fun & a unique experience. Cool outdoor "Yard Bar" and lots of string lights and music.
Oddly enough, this spot sits adjascent to The Silos and Magnolia Market. Its been around for decades and host some fantastic musicians and bands on an outdoor stage. Its got a very casual & rustic atmosphere with both indoor and outdoor seating. The outdoor area is expansive with string lights, games, firepits and sections that can be reserved for private events & parties. Drinks are good but the ambience is its biggest draw.
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The Backyard Bar Stage and Grill
511 S 8th StOddly enough, this spot sits adjascent to The Silos and Magnolia Market. Its been around for decades and host some fantastic musicians and bands on an outdoor stage. Its got a very casual & rustic atmosphere with both indoor and outdoor seating. The outdoor area is expansive with string lights, games, firepits and sections that can be reserved for private events & parties. Drinks are good but the ambience is its biggest draw.
My friend & the owner, Kathy, is a top notch lady and runs this place with such class. The ambience and drinks are amazing and its a lovely spot to sip a martini or glass of wine with your friends. Loved by the locals, you wont be disappointed. Plus her hubby Randy owns the Salty Dog next door if you are looking for variety.
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The Grape Wine Bar and Bistro
2006 N Valley Mills DrMy friend & the owner, Kathy, is a top notch lady and runs this place with such class. The ambience and drinks are amazing and its a lovely spot to sip a martini or glass of wine with your friends. Loved by the locals, you wont be disappointed. Plus her hubby Randy owns the Salty Dog next door if you are looking for variety.
This sports bar is owned & operated by my friend Randy. This place isnt your typical sports bar because the food is great too! If you want a joint to relax, watch a game while you grab dinner & a cocktails, this is a great choice.
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Salty Dog Sports Bar And Grill
2004 N Valley Mills DrThis sports bar is owned & operated by my friend Randy. This place isnt your typical sports bar because the food is great too! If you want a joint to relax, watch a game while you grab dinner & a cocktails, this is a great choice.
This bar is famous, not for its drinks necessarily, but actually The Bar itself. It has a story that you can discover while sipping on you favorite libation. Located on the second story of the historic Curry building, this upscale lounge is really nice and the ambience is really cool.
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Z's at the Curry
611 Washington AveThis bar is famous, not for its drinks necessarily, but actually The Bar itself. It has a story that you can discover while sipping on you favorite libation. Located on the second story of the historic Curry building, this upscale lounge is really nice and the ambience is really cool.
Honestly I didnt know about this place but heard folks chatting about it so had to add it to the list. If its inside the Findery, its got to be good! Great shopping should always collide with great drinks!
The Boiler Room
501 South 8th StreetHonestly I didnt know about this place but heard folks chatting about it so had to add it to the list. If its inside the Findery, its got to be good! Great shopping should always collide with great drinks!
Had to add this bar since I love the restaurant & most of all their traditional margarita (that is really strong I might advise). The bar area is room & the locations is perfect for winding down after a day of shopping and sight seeing.
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Ninfa's Mexican Restaurant
220 S 3rd StHad to add this bar since I love the restaurant & most of all their traditional margarita (that is really strong I might advise). The bar area is room & the locations is perfect for winding down after a day of shopping and sight seeing.
Really nice upscale bar located inside the restaurant. The craft made drinks are exceptional and there is a really nice wine list. The happy hour is worth making & they often have live music.
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DiamondBack's
217 Mary AveReally nice upscale bar located inside the restaurant. The craft made drinks are exceptional and there is a really nice wine list. The happy hour is worth making & they often have live music.
This place is nothing extraordinary but is a nice landing spot for a glass of wine with friends after a day of shopping. Light food offerings and my favorite part is the live music, which always makes a drink taste better!
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Klassy Glass Wine Bar
723 Austin AveThis place is nothing extraordinary but is a nice landing spot for a glass of wine with friends after a day of shopping. Light food offerings and my favorite part is the live music, which always makes a drink taste better!
For Kids (and Kids @ heart)
하와이안폴와코
900 Lake Shore DrKids will enjoy this place.
Its a Disney World for water sport lovers of all ages! There is something for all ages with the world famous water slides, longest lazy river ever, surf lake, huge hottubs & water areas everywhere. Hard to explains so just look it up online & you will understand better. Its about 20 minutes outside Waco & its not cheap to get in so you should make a day of it.
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BSR Cable Park
5347 Old Mexia RdIts a Disney World for water sport lovers of all ages! There is something for all ages with the world famous water slides, longest lazy river ever, surf lake, huge hottubs & water areas everywhere. Hard to explains so just look it up online & you will understand better. Its about 20 minutes outside Waco & its not cheap to get in so you should make a day of it.
Its a great zoo and well worth the visit. Nestled inside of Cameron Park, it creates the perfect natural habitat for these animals.
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캐머런파크동물원
1701 N 4th StIts a great zoo and well worth the visit. Nestled inside of Cameron Park, it creates the perfect natural habitat for these animals.
웨이코매머드 국립기념물
6220 Steinbeck Bend DrCool place to visit.
Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum
100 Texas Ranger TrailLove me some Texas!
This place is really cool for kids and adults alike. They host many traveling museums and its worth a visit.
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메이본박물관단지
1300 S University Parks DrThis place is really cool for kids and adults alike. They host many traveling museums and its worth a visit.
Who doesn't like Dr Pepper?? Fun place to visit and learn about the story behind the beloved drink. The soda & milkshake shop is perfect way to finish the tour.
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Dr Pepper Museum & Free Enterprise Institute
300 S 5th StWho doesn't like Dr Pepper?? Fun place to visit and learn about the story behind the beloved drink. The soda & milkshake shop is perfect way to finish the tour.