A couple of weeks ago, I had so much fun writing about Austin, that I couldn't help but write about another one of my favorite cities; Waco, Texas. Since coming to Baylor, I've fallen in love with this city and all it has to offer, so I'm always am excited when I get to tell people more about it. Whether you're a student, a visitor, or someone who's lived in Waco for many years, this list will help you get to know Waco a little better, without having to spend a ton of money. Hopefully, you'll fall a little more in love with it too.
Activities for $10 or less:
- Watch the sunset from Lake Waco
- Tortilla tossing on the Suspension Bridge
- Go to Church under the Bridge
- Make sure you talk to the people there, that's the most important part, and so many people miss out on it when they go.
- Get a Nutella crepe from the Farmers Market ($5)
- Waco Mammoth National Monument ($5)
- Go on a mural scavenger hunt
- Read/study in the Armstrong Browning Library
- Magnolia Market
- Texas Sports Hall of Fame ($7)
- Look up some of Waco's cool local events
- The Margarita and Salsa Festival, Texas Food Truck Showdown, and Waco Wonderland are some of my favorites.
- Wildland Supply Co.
- Common Grounds concert
- So many really cool artists come to Waco, which you may not hear about, so always look at what's going on at Common Grounds. Even their open mic nights are the perfect soundtrack to a night of studying.
- Junque in the Trunk
- Kayak on the Brazos
- Hike through Cameron Park
- Climbing Jacob's Ladder is a pain, but you really have to do it, just to say you did.
- Have coffee on the Dichotomy balcony
- Anthem Artisan Market
- Volunteer at Mission Waco or the Humane Society
- Waco has so many opportunities for someone to truly make a difference, no matter where your passion lies.
- Skate World ($10)
- Lover's Leap
- Sunrise or sunset is always going to blow you away.
- Tour McLane Stadium ($10)
- Visit the food trucks on University Parks
- Cinema Lounge
- Wine taste at Wine Shoppe
- Look around Baylor's campus
- Visit the bear habitat!
- Tour the Dr. Pepper Museum ($6)
- Doesn't count unless you get one made for you there.
- Cameron Park Zoo
Local food is the best food:
- Kim's
- Ninfa's Mexican Restaurant
- George's
- Because you can't come to Waco and not go to George's.
- Katie's Frozen Custard
- Manny's On The River
- Jimenez Backery
- Klassy Glass Wine Bar
- Bubba's
- Elite Cafe
- Cafe Cappuccino
- Their pancakes are the best I have ever had.
- Vitek's
- Dubl R Burger
- Jake's Texas Tea House
- Lula Jane's
- Common Grounds
- Kind hipsters always included with your coffee.
- Barnett's Pub
For after you get paid:
- Spice Village
- Hawaiian Falls
- Possibly Picasso
- Waco River Charter
- Hippodrome
- Paint the Town Waco
- Actually, anything here is just fun.
I get asked constantly what there could possibly be to do in Waco. but honestly, this list was easy to make, and I couldn't even include every fun thing to do in Waco. Once you love your city, you end up seeing and exploring more. Being in Waco, I've been to community events, had amazingly delicious local food, and hiked more than I ever have anywhere else. Don't put Waco down too quickly, or you'll be missing out on all it has to offer.
