Guidebook for Waco
Food Scene
Local pizzeria with some of our favorite pizzas in town!
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MOROSO Wood Fired Pizzeria
4700 Bosque BlvdLocal pizzeria with some of our favorite pizzas in town!
Delicious margaritas and fantastic guacamole. Truly made in Waco!
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Hecho En Waco Mexican Cuisine
300 S 6th StDelicious margaritas and fantastic guacamole. Truly made in Waco!
Fantastic brisket + BBQ at this amazing food truck near the Silos.
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Guess Family Barbecue
2803 Franklin AvenueFantastic brisket + BBQ at this amazing food truck near the Silos.
Local coffee with a great atmosphere and excellent drinks
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Pinewood Coffee Bar
2223 Austin AveLocal coffee with a great atmosphere and excellent drinks
Coffee shop and spirit bar in the heart of down town. Excellent mixologists and a great atmosphere.
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Dichotomy Coffee & Spirits, LLC; serving coffee drinks & craft cocktails
508 Austin AveCoffee shop and spirit bar in the heart of down town. Excellent mixologists and a great atmosphere.
Upscale steakhouse dining with iconic Texas decor. Great wine list with steaks and seafood.
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DiamondBack's
217 Mary AveUpscale steakhouse dining with iconic Texas decor. Great wine list with steaks and seafood.
Iconic BBQ joint near Baylor's campus. Get a Gut Pak and earn yourself a gut pack.
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Vitek's BBQ
1600 Speight AveIconic BBQ joint near Baylor's campus. Get a Gut Pak and earn yourself a gut pack.
In our opinion, arguably the best queso around (and some fantastic tacos too!)
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Torchy's Tacos
801 S 5th StIn our opinion, arguably the best queso around (and some fantastic tacos too!)
Drinks & Nightlife
This distillery makes award winning Whiskey from the heart of Texas. Try their whiskey flight at the bar!
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Balcones Distilling
225 S 11th StThis distillery makes award winning Whiskey from the heart of Texas. Try their whiskey flight at the bar!
Entertainment & Activities
Home of Baylor Bears Football on the Brazos River - Sic Em Bears! Catch a game if you're in town on gameday.
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McLane Stadium
1001 S M.L.K. Jr BlvdHome of Baylor Bears Football on the Brazos River - Sic Em Bears! Catch a game if you're in town on gameday.
Parks & Nature
This is the second-largest city park in the U.S. (smaller only than Central Park). It offers great hiking, outdoor activities, and fun!
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Cameron Park
2601 N University Parks DrThis is the second-largest city park in the U.S. (smaller only than Central Park). It offers great hiking, outdoor activities, and fun!
Excellent Zoo in the heart of Cameron Park. Fun for the whole family!
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Isteshini yaseZoo yeCameron Park
1701 N 4th StExcellent Zoo in the heart of Cameron Park. Fun for the whole family!
Arts & Culture
Iconic Texas Ranger museum right off I-35
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Texas Ranger Hall of Fame neMuziyam
100 Texas Ranger TrailIconic Texas Ranger museum right off I-35
Local civic theatre featuring amazing theatrical performances throughout the year
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Waco Civic Theatre
1517 Lake Air DrLocal civic theatre featuring amazing theatrical performances throughout the year
Great museum on Baylor's Campus which also has Waco's only children's museum.
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Mayborn Museum Complex
1300 S University Parks DrGreat museum on Baylor's Campus which also has Waco's only children's museum.
Shopping
Unique finds and housewares just one block from our home!
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The Findery
910 S 8th StUnique finds and housewares just one block from our home!
Iconic Magnolia Silos, just blocks from our home!
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Magnolia Market Silos
601 Webster AveIconic Magnolia Silos, just blocks from our home!
Essentials
This H-E-B has all of your shopping needs! Keep in mind, if you're new to Texas, you cannot buy liquor in a grocery store (only wine and beer).
If you're planning a party or event, H-E-B can do cakes/baked goods, floral arrangements, and other party materials.
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H-E-B plus!
9100 Woodway DrThis H-E-B has all of your shopping needs! Keep in mind, if you're new to Texas, you cannot buy liquor in a grocery store (only wine and beer).
If you're planning a party or event, H-E-B can do cakes/baked goods, floral arrangements, and other party materials.
They have nearly 20 tennis courts and a full gym. Daily fee to enter.
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Waco Regional Tennis Center
900 Lake Shore DrThey have nearly 20 tennis courts and a full gym. Daily fee to enter.