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Visit three floors of exhibits at the Dr Pepper Museum
View the Bill and Eva Williams Bear Habitat
Take the kids to Cameron Park Zoo
Stroll through the Carleen Bright Arboretum
Have a snack at Dichotomy Coffee & Spirits
Browse books at the Armstrong Browning Library on a rainy day
Take a tour of the East Terrace Museum
Go for a walk on the Suspension Bridge and Riverwalk Area
Buy a delicious treat at Heritage Creamery
Have a picnic or camp at Lake Waco
See water lilies at Lake Waco Wetlands
Go shopping at Magnolia Market at the Silos
See the fossils at the Mammoth Site
See FREE exhibitions at the Martin Museum of Art
Take the kids to the Mayborn Museum Complex
Visit the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame
See a variety of interactive exhibits at the Texas Sports Hall of Fame
Visit The Art Center of Waco for free
Taste beer at Bare Arms Brewing
Splash around Hawaiian Falls Waco
Sitting on the banks of the Brazos River about 2 hours from Austin, Waco is a moderately sized Texan city with a big heart. The city first started gaining attention as a tourist destination because of HGTV's Fixer Upper stars Chip and Joanna Gaines, but it also boasts an excellent selection of museums, restaurants, and beautiful natural attractions. You're sure to find a pleasant way to spend your time here, whether you prefer perusing the museums on the campus of Baylor University, marveling at heritage homes in downtown Waco or strolling through one of the parks on the shores of Lake Waco.
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