Best places: Tourist attractions in Waco, United States

400-acre park featuring 2 rivers, cliffs & playgrounds, plus hiking, biking & festival areas.

Exhibits exploring science, natural history & communications, plus a 19th-century village.

Paean to famed lawmen features history, artifacts, photos & more, plus programs & a research center.

Historic suspension bridge, the longest of its kind West of the Mississippi when built in 1870.

Verdant, 52-acre zoo featuring numerous wild animals plus a gift shop, cafes & events.

Sprawling city park abutting the Brazos River, with scenic views, boat ramps & horseshoe pits.

👍👍 This is a fun spot to climb. The kids enjoy it too! They go about halfway and come down.

👍👍 This was my first time there. It was a lovely place to walk around. Dog friendly, which was a plus because I brought my dogs with me. Landscaping is inspiring, and the home shops are so much fun to browse. I got my teenage son with me. I think it’s a place more for a girls' afternoon out. They have...

City park featuring a disc-golf course, 2 pavilions with BBQ grills, a playground & lake views.

👍 I have been living in Central Texas for 6 years and it's amazing to see how the Cameron/Pecan Parks have transformed. The parks are well maintained and policed by the locals/law enforcement. Pecan Bottoms Park is at the base of Cameron Zoo and for you fitness freaks give Jacob's Ladder a visit, I pr...

Open-air Saturday market featuring local farm produce, artisan products & handicrafts.

👍👍 Such a beautiful place! I loved it.

👍 Very nice park. Usually clean & well kept. The smaller kids & bigger kids love the splash pad. There is a set of horizontal bars, & a tennis court, that I will be using for badminton 👍

Nonprofit gallery examining the history & memorabilia of soft drinks in a 1906 bottling plant.

Museum showcasing local sports legends through exhibits & multimedia presentations in airy confines.

👍👍 Part of the Cameron Park, this place is awesome. You got a covered area that can be rented and it comes with public restrooms. Several play things will keep the kids entertained and the trail heads just behind it will keep all busy. Lovely place, clean and beautiful.

👍👍 Very nice dog park. Spacious for furry friends to feel comfortable. Picnic area. Bring your own water. Mostly everyone picks up after their dog. Have been going every Saturday for three months now. Positive experience every time. Wouldn't recommend children here, this is the dogs' space.

Museum & library built in 1969, offering event space & filled with freemasonry artifacts & books

👍👍 Small but nice location. Peaceful with swans and ducks.

👍👍 We come to this area periodically and this is the park we always stop at to let the kids burn some energy. It has lots of grass, mature trees with shade and plenty of seating. It features a covered pavilion with a grill, a splash pad, a pretty large kids play set with swings and activities as well a...