Waco, Mclennan County, TX
Places to go in Waco
70 scouted venues — the coffee shops, restaurants, parks, and hidden corners we think are worth your time.
Arts & Culture
Baylor Club
1001 S M.L.K. Jr Blvd, Waco, TX 76704, USA
Food & Drink
Bitty & Beau's Coffee
110 Franklin Ave, Waco, TX 76701, USA
Food & Drink
Black Rifle Coffee Company
2436 Creekview Dr., Waco, TX 76711, USA
Arts & Culture
Blue Hills Safari Ranch
2032 Blue Cut Rd N, McGregor, TX 76657, USA
Sports & Recreation
Brazos Bluffs Ranch
Working ranch with horseback riding, fishing, an events pavilion & a quaint log home for rent.
7007 Gholson Rd, Waco, TX 76705, USA
Outdoors
Buena Vista Park
2001 Madera Dr, Waco, TX 76705, USA
Food & Drink
Cafe Homestead
Longtime restaurant known for locally sourced American cuisine & special farm-to-table dinners.
608 Dry Creek Rd, Waco, TX 76705, USA
Food & Drink
Cajun Craft
Relaxed restaurant featuring Cajun classics such as crawfish & fried chicken, plus patio seating.
601 S 11th St, Waco, TX 76706, USA
Outdoors
Cameron Park
400-acre park featuring 2 rivers, cliffs & playgrounds, plus hiking, biking & festival areas.
2601 N University Parks Dr, Waco, TX 76708, USA
Family
Cameron Park Zoo
Verdant, 52-acre zoo featuring numerous wild animals plus a gift shop, cafes & events.
1701 N 4th St, Waco, TX 76707, USA
Outdoors
Carleen Bright Arboretum
This 16-acre preserve features 8 acres of landscaped botanical gardens, trails & an event gazebo.
9001 Bosque Blvd b, Woodway, TX 76712, USA
Outdoors
City of Waco Brazos Park East
Sprawling city park abutting the Brazos River, with scenic views, boat ramps & horseshoe pits.
3516 N M.L.K. Jr Blvd, Waco, TX 76702, USA
Food & Drink
Coffee Beanery Richland Mall
Counter-service coffeehouse with flavored & specialty coffee plus light breakfast & lunch fare.
6001 W Waco Dr #33b, Waco, TX 76710, USA
Food & Drink
Coffee Shop Cafe
Unassuming standby with a menu of breakfast-to-dinner country-style eats, homemade pie & a buffet.
1005 W McGregor Dr, McGregor, TX 76657, USA
Food & Drink
Common Grounds Waco
Welcoming venue with rustic decor draws a college crowd for coffee, snacks & live-music shows.
1123 S 8th St, Waco, TX 76706, USA
Food & Drink
Dichotomy Coffee
Classic espresso drinks & craft cocktails offered in a vintage-chic space lined with local art.
508 Austin Ave, Waco, TX 76701, USA
Arts & Culture
Dr Pepper Museum
Nonprofit gallery examining the history & memorabilia of soft drinks in a 1906 bottling plant.
300 S 5th St, Waco, TX 76701, USA
Arts & Culture
Extraco Events Center
4601 Bosque Blvd, Waco, TX 76710, USA
Food & Drink
For Keeps Coffee & Bakery
3619 Bosque Blvd, Waco, TX 76710, USA
Food & Drink
George’s Restaurant Bar & Catering
Old-school operation offering hearty American fare & drinks in a TV-equipped space.
1925 Speight Ave, Waco, TX 76706, USA
Wellness
Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa
2816 Marketplace Dr Suite 15, Waco, TX 76711, USA
Food & Drink
Hawaiian Bros Island Grill
825 S 6th St, Waco, TX 76706, USA
Family
Hawaiian Falls Waco
Wave pool, slides, lazy river, splash ground & more at a seasonal water park offering swim lessons.
900 Lake Shore Dr, Waco, TX 76708, USA
Food & Drink
J.S. Barnett's Whiskey House
Whiskey bar & eatery for brunch, cocktails & happy hours, plus craft beer & Southern-inspired fare.
420 Franklin Ave, Waco, TX 76701, USA