Waco Urban Glamper Guidebook: Explore, Shop, Eat, Drink
Explore
So much to enjoy! From the zoo, to Jacob’s Ladder, Lover’s Leap, trails to hike or bike, river views, walk or bike the along Brazos…
143 locals recommend
Cameron Park
2601 N University Parks DrSo much to enjoy! From the zoo, to Jacob’s Ladder, Lover’s Leap, trails to hike or bike, river views, walk or bike the along Brazos…
If you don't have time for all of Cameron Park, this is one of fave parts to visit. Good for a little workout or to view the sights from up top or down below.
11 locals recommend
Jacob's Ladder
2500 Cameron Park DrIf you don't have time for all of Cameron Park, this is one of fave parts to visit. Good for a little workout or to view the sights from up top or down below.
At Cameron Park. For a beautiful view, check out Lover's Leap. Drive up or hike up.
18 locals recommend
Lovers Leap
At Cameron Park. For a beautiful view, check out Lover's Leap. Drive up or hike up.
Stand up paddle board or kayak on the Brazos River, a unique and active way to explore!
9 locals recommend
Pura Vida Paddle
Stand up paddle board or kayak on the Brazos River, a unique and active way to explore!
It's now called Waco Surf. Perfect for summer fun! Allegedly the country's longest lazy river, you can bring your own drinks to float with. They have huge water slides & of course surfing!
57 locals recommend
BSR Cable Park
5347 Old Mexia RdIt's now called Waco Surf. Perfect for summer fun! Allegedly the country's longest lazy river, you can bring your own drinks to float with. They have huge water slides & of course surfing!
An older popular place to visit, create, & learn (pottery, woodworking, cafe, book shop, herb & veggie garden), & about a 15-20 min drive out.
92 locals recommend
Homestead Heritage
608 Dry Creek RdAn older popular place to visit, create, & learn (pottery, woodworking, cafe, book shop, herb & veggie garden), & about a 15-20 min drive out.
Waco Mammoth National Monument
6220 Steinbeck Bend DrMayborn Museum Complex
1300 S University Parks DrTexas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum
100 Texas Ranger TrailDr Pepper Museum & Free Enterprise Institute
300 S 5th StEat
Delicious fresh food, great service and décor! The earlier the better. Longer waits on the weekends.
Limited Vegan options, but green juices are great.
125 locals recommend
Magnolia Table
2132 S Valley Mills DrDelicious fresh food, great service and décor! The earlier the better. Longer waits on the weekends.
Limited Vegan options, but green juices are great.
Tons of restaurant options all in one convenient spot! Our favorites there are pizza, Thai, & dessert.
59 locals recommend
Union Hall
720 Franklin AveTons of restaurant options all in one convenient spot! Our favorites there are pizza, Thai, & dessert.
Eat delicious Cajun food with a view. Go in the evening for an even better view of the lit up bridge & reflection on the river! Try the alligator appetizer!
32 locals recommend
Buzzard Billy's
100 N Interstate 35 Frontage RdEat delicious Cajun food with a view. Go in the evening for an even better view of the lit up bridge & reflection on the river! Try the alligator appetizer!
Harvest on 25th
112 N 25th StGreat Vegan options!
From the drinks to food, this spot is great for brunch or lunch. Chilequiles, margaritas, tacos all good!
48 locals recommend
Hecho En Waco Mexican Cuisine
300 S 6th StFrom the drinks to food, this spot is great for brunch or lunch. Chilequiles, margaritas, tacos all good!
The wings…Chipotle Raspberry!!! Tons of TVs, big burgers, spicy chicken sandwich… all great.
14 locals recommend
Bubba's 33
2601 S Jack Kultgen ExpyThe wings…Chipotle Raspberry!!! Tons of TVs, big burgers, spicy chicken sandwich… all great.
Baylor grad business, their story makes them a local treat and success. Delicious donuts, their tastiest sell out so if there’s a specific one you want to try go before noon! But we heard they do 1/2 price just before closing too!
14 locals recommend
Nightlight Donuts & Coffee
6500 Woodway DrBaylor grad business, their story makes them a local treat and success. Delicious donuts, their tastiest sell out so if there’s a specific one you want to try go before noon! But we heard they do 1/2 price just before closing too!
Czech inspired. (Pivovar means brewery.) Celebrating something? They take care of you. Awesome service, delicious rib eye, Alfredo pasta & shrimp, crème brûlée cheesecake is a must. Drinks are great too of course! Brewery is cute to check out, you can view from the restaurant/bar or do a tour. They do beer (hops) spa baths ,which is different. & Right next to Magnolia.
10 locals recommend
Pivovar
320 South 8th StreetCzech inspired. (Pivovar means brewery.) Celebrating something? They take care of you. Awesome service, delicious rib eye, Alfredo pasta & shrimp, crème brûlée cheesecake is a must. Drinks are great too of course! Brewery is cute to check out, you can view from the restaurant/bar or do a tour. They do beer (hops) spa baths ,which is different. & Right next to Magnolia.
Shop
Magnolia Market Silos
601 Webster Ave
The Findery
910 S 8th StWaco Downtown Farmer's Market
500 Washington AveA great area to walk around and pop into shops, grab a bite or drink, or just window shop. Lots of local vendors whenever there's an event.
8 locals recommend
Austin Avenue
Austin AvenueA great area to walk around and pop into shops, grab a bite or drink, or just window shop. Lots of local vendors whenever there's an event.
Fabled Bookshop & Cafe
215 S 4th St