Attractions in Waco Texas

The Armstrong Browning Library

View 56 stained glass windows illustrating famous poetic passages from Robert and Elizabeth Barrett Browning. The Armstrong Browning Library contains the world's largest collection of material relating to Robert Barrett Browning and his poetry. It also includes major book and manuscript collections of Elizabeth Barrett Browning.

The Dr. Pepper Museum

Stop by to visit the oldest surviving headquarters building for a major soft drink in the country. Dr. Pepper was invented by Charles Curtis Alderton in Waco in 1885. Enjoy the educational exhibits and sample the "real" product at the nostalgic soda fountain.

Catch a glimpse of a family of Gibbon Apes swinging from the branches, visit a rainforest inhibited by King Cobras or watch the White Rhinoceroses taking mud baths. The Cameron Park Zoo is a natural habitat zoo located in beautiful Cameron Park, one of the largest city parks in the country. 

Tour four historic house museums that offer an insight into the architecture and decor of early Waco homes. The homes have been restored and furnished with antique Empire and Victorian furniture and art objects.

Step back in time with a visit to the Governor Bill & Vara Daniel Historic Village located on the Brazos River. From a homestead to a school, a saloon to a church, the Historic Village has recreated life in Texas during the 1890s. Relocated from the original land of the Governor and his wife, this collection of 20 carefully preserved wood-frame buildings provides real-life snapshots of history.

Take the time to enjoy our Suspension Bridge and River Walk. They offer a beautiful view of the river, ideal spots for picnicking, photo ops galore, and a testament to building things well and building things right. If you happen to visit in the summer, you might be able to catch one of our programs at the adjoining Indian Spring Park and enjoy a free outdoor concert with live music from around the state.

Drive by the "Texas White House" and maybe you'll catch a glimpse of President George W. Bush or Laura Bush at their 1600 acre ranch just a few miles outside of Waco, near Crawford, Texas. If you time it right, you might even get "up close and personal" with the President on one of his visits into town. The First Family spends vacations and hosts visiting heads of state at their rustic ranch-style retreat. The President has hosted Russian President Vladmir Putin and Prime Minister of Great Britain Tony Blair at what has also been called "The Western White House".

Visit the largest Baptist university in the world. Baylor University, chartered in 1845 under the Republic of Texas, sits on the banks of the Brazos River. The picturesque campus has expanded in the past few years to include the new state-of-the-art Sheila and Walter Umphrey Law Center and the Jim and Julie Turner Athletic Complex.

Relive the Old West with a visit to the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame. The museum was built to preserve and memorialize the history of the best known lawmen in the world -- the Texas Rangers.

See Texas sports history come alive with the Tom Landry Theater and interactive displays. The Hall of Fame celebrates the accomplishments of Troy Aikman, Tom Landry, Nolan Ryan, George Foreman, Sheryl Swoopes, Michael Johnson and other celebrated Texas sports legends.

Restore, Relax and Rejuvenate while enjoying the many attractions in Waco Texas. We are located near Baylor University and offer lodging central to fly fishing, golfing, and fine dining in Central Texas.
 

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