Highest-rated things to do in Waco, according to Tripadvisor
"For those who are lost, there will always be cities that feel like home," Simon Van Booy wrote in his 2011 novel "Everything Beautiful Began After," and what better way to find the cities that might feel like home than to get lost? Travel beckons, and there are many great cities to explore in the U.S. From New York to Los Angeles, Chicago to Miami, and Las Vegas to San Francisco, metro regions in the U.S. offer an incredible range of activities, attractions, and cultural monuments to enjoy.
Every city has its own unique history—stories of industry, immigration, and imagination. Plus, each city offers its own geographical specificity: San Francisco's gorgeous heights and quad-killing hills; the bustling boroughs of New York and how they wind around bodies of water; the flat desert of Las Vegas with its tremendous, wide-open sky (try stargazing at the nearby Red Rock Canyon for awe-inspiring views of the heavens).
Each city also has its own flavor. Some metros are practically a Baskin-Robbins of adventure, featuring all kinds of flavors, some of which might be complex, unfamiliar, or even new. Los Angeles, for example, can be experienced in so many ways, from its history as the motion picture and entertainment capital to its modern incarnation as one of the most culturally diverse cities in the world—there are many versions of LA to visit, just as there are many iterations of San Francisco, New York, and Las Vegas. Cities, after you scratch the surface, reveal even more treasures within—but first, you must know where to begin!
Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated things to do in Waco using data from Tripadvisor. Tripadvisor ranks places using a combination of metrics, including overall rating, reviews, and number of page views. As a result, an activity with a 5 out of 5 overall rating might rank lower than one with a 4 out of 5. Data is as of May 31, 2024.
#30. Waco Convention Center
- Rating: 4.5/5 (53 reviews)
- Address: 100 Washington Ave. Waco, Texas
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#29. Balcones Distilling
- Rating: 5/5 (150 reviews)
- Address: 225 South 11th St. Waco, Texas
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#28. Cottonbelt Trail
- Rating: 4/5 (42 reviews)
- Address: Church road Waco, Texas
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#27. Brazos Park East
- Rating: 4.5/5 (31 reviews)
- Address: 3516 North M.L.K. Jr Blvd. Waco, Texas
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#26. Waco Winery & Vineyards
- Rating: 4.5/5 (38 reviews)
- Address: 6826 East State Highway 6 Waco, Texas
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#25. LaSalle Shoppes
- Rating: 4.5/5 (32 reviews)
- Address: 1800 Austin Ave. Waco, Texas
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#24. Waco Lake
- Rating: 4.5/5 (11 reviews)
- Address: 3801 Zoo Park Drive Waco, Texas
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#23. Bare Arms Brewing
- Rating: 4.5/5 (54 reviews)
- Address: 2515 La Salle Ave. Waco, Texas
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#22. McCulloch House Museum
- Rating: 4.5/5 (15 reviews)
- Address: 407 Columbus Ave. Waco, Texas
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#21. Waco Hippodrome Theatre
- Rating: 4/5 (92 reviews)
- Address: 724 Austin Ave. Waco, Texas
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#20. Heart O' Texas Speedway
- Rating: 4.5/5 (19 reviews)
- Address: Interstate 35 Waco, Texas
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#19. Castle Heights Neighborhood
- Rating: 4.5/5 (18 reviews)
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#18. Homestead Heritage
- Rating: 4.5/5 (253 reviews)
- Address: 608 Dry Creek Road Waco, Texas
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#17. Magnolia Silos
- Rating: 4/5 (4,411 reviews)
- Address: 601 Webster Ave. Waco, Texas
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#16. Texas Sports Hall of Fame
- Rating: 4.5/5 (101 reviews)
- Address: 1108 South University Parks Drive Waco, Texas
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#15. Branding the Brazos Sculpture
- Rating: 4.5/5 (77 reviews)
- Address: Waco Suspension Bridge Waco, Texas
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#14. Waco Downtown Farmer's Market
- Rating: 4.5/5 (73 reviews)
- Address: 500 Washington Ave. Waco, Texas
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#13. Armstrong Browning Library and Museum
- Rating: 4.5/5 (117 reviews)
- Address: 710 Speight Ave. One Bear Place #97152 Waco, Texas
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#12. Mayborn Museum Complex
- Rating: 4.5/5 (343 reviews)
- Address: 1300 South University Parks Drive Waco, Texas
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#11. The Cottonland Castle
- Rating: 4/5 (14 reviews)
- Address: 3300 Austin Ave. Waco, Texas
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#10. McLane Stadium
- Rating: 4.5/5 (255 reviews)
- Address: 1001 South Martin Luther King Jr Blvd. Waco, Texas
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#9. Branch Davidian Memorial Park
- Rating: 3.5/5 (213 reviews)
- Address: 1781 Double Ee Ranch Road Waco, Texas
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#8. Baylor University
- Rating: 4.5/5 (153 reviews)
- Address: 1301 S. University Parks Drive Waco, Texas
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#7. Cameron Park
- Rating: 4.5/5 (322 reviews)
- Address: Emmons Cliff Drive Waco, Texas
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#6. Valley Mills Vineyards
- Rating: 4.5/5 (156 reviews)
- Address: 1686 Fm-1637 Waco, Texas
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#5. Waco Suspension Bridge
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,034 reviews)
- Address: 300 Austin Ave. Waco, Texas
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#4. Cameron Park Zoo
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,009 reviews)
- Address: 1701 North 4th St. Waco, Texas
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#3. Dr Pepper Museum
- Rating: 4/5 (1,789 reviews)
- Address: 300 South 5th St. Waco, Texas
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#2. Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,131 reviews)
- Address: 100 Texas Ranger Trl I-35 and University Parks Drive Waco, Texas
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#1. Waco Mammoth National Monument
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,254 reviews)
- Address: 6220 Steinbeck Bend Drive Waco, Texas
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This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Andrea Richards, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 100 metros.
