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Baylor University is a top tier university and the oldest in the State of Texas. Baylor a private Baptist University and a member of the Big 12. Throughout recent years the Baylor Bears have made amazing strides across the board in athletics. During the school year there are always games, meets, and tournaments that are open to the public, and ticket prices are very reasonable. Visitors love visiting the Bear Habit of Joy and Lady. Baylor also has 3 museums on campus, be sure to stop by.

Come visit and take a stroll to the Magnolia Silos as featured on HGTV's hit series Fixer Upper.

Cameron Park Zoo is a 52-acre natural habitat zoo located within Cameron Park in the city of Waco, Texas, United States, next to the Brazos River.

McLane Stadium is a state-of-the-art multi-functional facility that will host world class music, family and sporting events throughout the year in addition to Baylor University football. Located on the Brazos River and directly adjacent to the I-35 Corridor, McLane Stadium serves not only as the front door to Baylor University but also as the East anchor of downtown Waco.

The Paul and Alejandra Foster Pavilion along with the Jay & Jenny Allison Development Center is the home for Baylor's championship-winning Men's and Women's Basketball teams, having played 35 seasons inside the historic Ferrell Center. The Pavilion is a state-of-the-art contemporary fieldhouse seating 7,000+ fans, located along the banks of the Brazos River on the west side of Interstate 35. Inside, fans will be closer to the court to create a true home court advantage.

Built in 1906 by architect Milton Scott, the Artesian Manufacturing and Bottling Company was the first building dedicated to the manufacturing of Dr Pepper. Creating a Dr Pepper Museum was the vision of a few devoted enthusiasts of both Dr Pepper and its history. The Artesian Manufacturing and Bottling Company became the Dr Pepper Museum in 1989. Today it is the Museum’s largest artifact and a tribute to the imagination and talent that fueled Dr Pepper’s success throughout the years.

Waco Surf, in the heart of Texas, is one of the largest inland surfing and water sports facilities in the country! The resort’s 2-acre surf lake uses PerfectSwell® technology to guarantee you’re riding flawless surf. Whether you’re looking for a fun day in the water park or trying to up your surf game, our quirky park offers experiences for the whole family!

Extraco Events Center is the premier and most-versatile event & entertainment complex in Central Texas. The 300-acre complex with 10,000 parking spaces is uniquely comprised of three separate facilities: Extraco Show Pavilion, Extraco Coliseum, and BASE at Extraco Events Center.

The Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum in Waco, Texas, is the state-designated official historical center of the famed Texas Rangers law enforcement agency.

The Waco Mammoth National Monument is a paleontological site and museum in Waco, Texas, United States where fossils of 24 Columbian mammoths and other mammals from the Pleistocene Epoch have been uncovered.

Vast center with 2 huge exhibit halls & a ballroom for conventions, trade shows & social events.