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June 19, 2021
Waco, Texas

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Adventures and Dining

Our most visited places in Waco are listed at the top, followed by places to visit, our favorite breweries/bars and then restaurant recommendations (no specific order)! If you have any questions or are looking for something specific let Lindsay know! She can definitely help you find it!

Freight Bar Waco

1613 James Avenue, Waco, TX 76706
, (254) 732-0054

We LOVE this bar! Its made of shipping containers and has PLENTY of yard games, great drinks and has a small "dog park" and is pet and kid friendly.

Common Grounds Waco (Coffee)

1123 South 8th Street, Waco, TX 76706
, (254) 757-2957

They have 2 locations in Waco, this one and the one in the same building as Slow Rise. They make their own coffee beans (Native and Son's roasting) and use that in their coffee shops! Their iced Cowboy coffee is our favorite!

Bubba's 33

2601 South Jack Kultgen Expressway, Waco, TX 76706
, (254) 759-8001

This is in the same parking lot as the hotel room block, within walking distance and we love the food/service!

Slow Rise Slice House

7608 Woodway Drive, Woodway, TX 76712
, (254) 235-0785

Our FAVORITE pizza spot in Waco, they also have salads, wings, other sandwiches, fries, appetizers and a full bar. There is also a Common Grounds coffee shop located in the same building on the other side and have a massive patio area for kids to play!

Andy's Frozen Custard

900 South 8th Street, Waco, TX 76706
, (254) 424-9334

This is our FAVORITE ice cream in Waco! Their toppings are fresh and phenomenal! If you're looking for a sweet treat definitely make this one of your stops!

Heritage Creamery

1125 South 8th Street, Waco, TX 76706
, (254) 537-1352

This is another local ice cream shop and all of their ice cream is homemade with local dairy ingredients. They also have phenomenal homemade waffle cones! They'll even let you try all their flavors if you'd like! It's definitely worth stopping by while you're in town and Common Grounds is right next door if you'd like some coffee!

Waco Mammoth National Monument

6220 Steinbeck Bend Drive, Waco, TX 76708
, (254) 750-7946

Check out Waco's National Park and check out some true fossils archaeologists found in the ground and the story behind them! You can hear about the mammoths (not woolly here) and some other awesome animals found as well! This is an indoor/outdoor tour and is great for everyone! This is Lindsay's favorite "tourist" spot!

Cameron Park Zoo

1701 North 4th Street, Waco, TX 76707

This zoo is small but great and interactive! If you love going to the zoo its worth checking out, especially with kids and only takes a couple hours!

Magnolia Market Silos (Fixer Upper)

601 Webster Avenue, Waco, TX 76706
, (254) 235-0603

Large store and small greenhouse, huge turf area with yard games, plenty of food trucks and the bakery is also located on site at the Silos. For the Magnolia/Fixer Upper lovers, Magnolia Table is their restaurant over on the circle!

Dr Pepper Museum & Free Enterprise Institute

300 South 5th Street, Waco, TX 76701
, (254) 757-1025

Very interactive museum! I'll bet you didn't know that Waco is the home of Dr. Pepper! You can even make your own old school soda/ice cream float combination there!

Texas Ranger Hall of Fame & Museum

100 Texas Ranger Trail, Waco, TX 76706
, (254) 750-8631

Great for history buffs and I learned quite a bit! They also helped apprehend Bonnie and Clyde! Learn more about them here! This can hold you up for quite a while depending on how long you stay to read the information but its pretty interesting!

Mayborn Museum Complex

1300 South University Parks Drive, Waco, TX 76706
, (254) 710-1110

On the smaller side but interactive museum for kids and only takes a couple hours max to get through!

Waco Downtown Farmers Market

500 Washington Avenue, Waco, TX 76701
, (254) 307-1884

This is located in Downtown Waco in the parking lot in front of the courthouse Saturday mornings from 7am-1pm. It's small but they have some wonderful items! Check out the Brazos Valley Cheese vendor. Also if you go for brunch, stop at Sergio's food truck and get a breakfast burrito/tacos/quesadilla, you won't be disappointed!

Putters: Arcade - Mini Golf - Sports Bar

320 South 2nd Street, Waco, TX 76701
, (254) 495-0404

Indoor mini golf and bar in Downtown Waco

Balcones Distilling

225 South 11th Street, Waco, TX 76701
, (254) 755-6003

This is our awesome whiskey distillery. They offer tours and tastings!

Brotherwell Brewing

400 East Bridge Street, Waco, TX 76704

Currently their taproom is only open on Saturdays but you can still try their beers at many locations throughout Waco! They are located across the river from Downtown Waco!

Southern Roots Brewing Co.

219 North 8th Street, Waco, TX 76701
, (254) 732-2309

We love the atmosphere here! It's a pet friendly brewery with some pretty delicious pizza! We love to come here and hang out and get some drinks!

Barnett's Public House

420 Franklin Avenue, Waco, TX 76701
, (254) 714-1356

I am obsessed with their brunch but you can't go wrong with any of the food here! This is our local Irish themed pub! Barnett's is located in Downtown Waco. Their drinks are pretty amazing as well, we love their old fashioned's!

Truelove Bar

414 Franklin Avenue, Waco, TX 76701
, (254) 757-6778

KARAOKE on Saturday nights! They also have pool tables and darts. This place has a 90s/grunge style to it but I love this place! They’ve tried to classy it up a bit but it’s still a cool place to check out! Located in Downtown Waco and is a couple doors down from Barnett's!

El Paso Mexican Grill

4225 Franklin Avenue, Waco, TX 76710
, (254) 424-9058

They have phenomenal drinks and we love the food there! Try the Al Pastor fajitas and Al Carbon enchiladas!

Dichotomy Coffee & Spirits, LLC; serving coffee drinks & craft cocktails

508 Austin Avenue, Waco, TX 76701

Looking for coffee and liquor all in the same place? Dichotomy is the place to go! (keep in mind the drinks are fabulous but can be pricey ($10-12 average per alcoholic drink). Dichotomy is located in Downtown Waco.

Route 77 Food Park & Bar

1425 La Salle Avenue, Waco, TX 76706
, (254) 218-8817

This food truck park has several permanent food trucks as well as rotating food trucks so check the website to see who is there! They also have a bar in the center but there are picnic tables so everyone can choose where they want to eat!

Union Hall

720 Franklin Avenue, Waco, TX 76701
, (254) 759-8027

Definitely check out some of the restaurants here! It's just down the road from Magnolia next to the Federal Courthouse and they have food trucks turned brick and mortar here! There is also a bar located in it. It's set up like a food court!

George's Restaurant Bar & Catering

1925 Speight Avenue, Waco, TX 76706
, (254) 753-1421

Looking for a large, frozen mug of beer or margarita, George's is the place to go! Grab a plate of their crazy wings!

Lula Jane's

406 Elm Avenue, Waco, TX 76704
, (254) 366-0862

I LOVE their breakfast pie (quiche) and baked oatmeal for breakfast! Highly recommend for a place to eat while in town! They are only open for breakfast and lunch, they also have baked goods too if you're looking for a snack. Lindsay got Gabe a delicious coconut cream pie for his birthday from here!

MOD Pizza

1015 South Jack Kultgen Expressway, Waco, TX 76706
, (254) 255-1455

Located close to Downtown Waco, they make the individual sized pizzas that are delicious and you can make them however you want! Would recommend over 900 degree pizza which is located in Downtown Waco.

Jake's Texas Tea House

613 Austin Avenue, Waco, TX 76701
, (254) 756-2522

I LOVE this diner! Its old school 50s style diner and they’re not known for their fast service but the food is delicious and you HAVE to try one of their homemade desserts! Jake's is also located in Downtown Waco.

Fuego Tortilla Grill

1524 North Interstate 35 Frontage Road, Waco, TX 76706
, (254) 235-2740

Delicious and HUGE tacos for a great price! Also they're open 24/7! Their tacos are served at Freight Bar as well which is just across the street!

Pokey O's Waco

113 South University Parks Drive, Waco, TX 76701
, (254) 339-1428

Grab my favorite ice cream and cookie sandwiches! They post their location on their Facebook and Instagram pages, if you're curious Lindsay usually knows where they're at or can find out!

Bangkok Royal

215 South University Parks Drive, Waco, TX 76701
, (254) 757-2741

This is a local Thai restaurant located in Downtown Waco! Their food is delicious but prepare for a longer dinner time (lunch is pretty quick). The service is slower but worth the wait!

Olive Branch Bakery & Cafe

215 South 2nd Street, Waco, TX 76701
, (254) 757-0885

This is a cafe next to Cricket’s in Downtown Waco and they have delicious breakfast and lunch items! They are in the same building as Cricket's so I'm not sure if they were effected by the pipes bursting during the winter storm.

Billy Bob's Burgers Bar & Grill

300 South 2nd Street, Waco, TX 76701
, (254) 424-9262

Looking for burgers? This place has some delicious ones and quite the combination of toppings! This is nestled in a building behind Bicycle World in Downtown Waco! This is a brick and mortar version of a food truck we used to love!

Twisted Root Burger Co. Waco

801 South 2nd Street, Waco, TX 76706
, (254) 366-2888

Gourmet burgers, delicious milkshakes and they give you a celebrity name to assign your order! They have a bar for drinks and lights on the walls made out of kegs! Super cool atmosphere!

Xristo's Cafe

810 La Salle Avenue, Waco, TX 76706
, (254) 235-1833

This place is amazing for Greek food! Try their original Xristo’s gyro!

Alpha Omega Grill & Bakery

929 Franklin Avenue, Waco, TX 76701
, (254) 732-7506

This is the other Greek place in Waco which is really good as well! This is near Downtown Waco and Waco Bao is right next door if you're looking for bubble tea!

J-Petal & Poke’ Waco

315 South University Parks Drive, Waco, TX 76701
, (254) 230-2244

Poke bowls and delicious food located in Downtown Waco!

Cricket's Grill & Drafthouse

221 Mary Avenue, Waco, TX 76701
, (254) 754-4677

Looking for somewhere to play pool, shuffleboard, arcade games, giant jenga, etc? This is your place! They also have over 100 beers on tap! They had some pipes burst during our winter storm so I'm not sure if they'll be back up and running by the wedding! Stay tuned!

Shorty's Pizza Shack

1712 South 12th Street, Waco, TX 76706
, (254) 235-2646

Cheap beer (think $5 pitchers) and pizza, this is a local favorite for Baylor students so its tough to get a table here on the weekends! They also do take out pizza!

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