Things to See and Do in Wacotown.

Riley (Rye) And Dana
Riley (Rye) And Dana
Things to See and Do in Wacotown.

Sightseeing & Shopping

Great places to see and shop.
The tasting room is wonderful. And Rye crafted much of the furniture in there, too, from his Harp Design Co days.
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Balcones Distilling
225 S 11th St
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The tasting room is wonderful. And Rye crafted much of the furniture in there, too, from his Harp Design Co days.
A must- go in Waco. So many cool shops! Open Sundays.
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Spice Village
213 Mary Ave
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A must- go in Waco. So many cool shops! Open Sundays.
A great antique spot with unique items!
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Junque in the Trunk
910 La Salle Ave
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A great antique spot with unique items!
Great spot for quaint shopping and a lovely little bistro, too!
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Sironia
1509 Austin Ave
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Great spot for quaint shopping and a lovely little bistro, too!
Of course!
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Magnolia Market Silos
601 Webster Ave
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Of course!
The most adorable boutique to find one-of-a-kind apparel and goodies for the littles.
Cottontail Jones
1025 Austin Ave
The most adorable boutique to find one-of-a-kind apparel and goodies for the littles.
Seriously the most amazing collection of unique furniture, apparel and knick knacks. And the good news? It's right around the corner on our block!
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The Findery
910 S 8th St
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Seriously the most amazing collection of unique furniture, apparel and knick knacks. And the good news? It's right around the corner on our block!
Seriously one of our favorite places -- right in downtown Waco. This shop has so many interesting finds, and open Sundays, too!
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Simply Irresistible
1018 Austin Ave
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Seriously one of our favorite places -- right in downtown Waco. This shop has so many interesting finds, and open Sundays, too!
Such a fun spot to putter, shop and snag some historic finds! (Run down to Junque in the Trunk while you're on LaSalle!)
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The Junky Monkey
1715 La Salle Ave
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Such a fun spot to putter, shop and snag some historic finds! (Run down to Junque in the Trunk while you're on LaSalle!)
Cameron Park Zoo is a 52-acre natural habitat zoo located within Cameron Park. Tons of family fun!
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Cameron Park Zoo
1701 N 4th St
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Cameron Park Zoo is a 52-acre natural habitat zoo located within Cameron Park. Tons of family fun!
A fun way to enjoy the Brazos and a gorgeous view of Waco from the water. (And keep the fun, fun! Make sure you wear your life vest.) #theLVproject
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Waco Paddle Company
200 S University Parks Dr
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A fun way to enjoy the Brazos and a gorgeous view of Waco from the water. (And keep the fun, fun! Make sure you wear your life vest.) #theLVproject
Such a beautiful fun spot -- about 20 minutes outside of Waco. Gorgeous tasting room and the tour is so interesting!
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Valley Mills Vineyards
1686 FM1637
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Such a beautiful fun spot -- about 20 minutes outside of Waco. Gorgeous tasting room and the tour is so interesting!
Sic 'em Bears! Take a walk by beautiful McLane Stadium... the pride of the Baylor campus!
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McLane Stadium
1001 S M.L.K. Jr Blvd
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Sic 'em Bears! Take a walk by beautiful McLane Stadium... the pride of the Baylor campus!
Instagram-worthy! It's the bridge you see in all the classic Waco tourism photos! Walk across the same bridge as the Texas settlers (with their cattle).
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Waco Suspension Bridge
101 N University Parks Dr
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Instagram-worthy! It's the bridge you see in all the classic Waco tourism photos! Walk across the same bridge as the Texas settlers (with their cattle).
Waco is the birthplace of Dr Pepper... go check out all things 10 - 2 and 4 (if you know you know) with a museum tour! (Walkable from Poppy & Rye -- just a few blocks away!)
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Dr Pepper Museum & Free Enterprise Institute
300 S 5th St
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Waco is the birthplace of Dr Pepper... go check out all things 10 - 2 and 4 (if you know you know) with a museum tour! (Walkable from Poppy & Rye -- just a few blocks away!)
Take a drive down Austin Avenue to see all the gorgeous historic homes in Waco -- and stop at Chip and Jo's latest fixer upper... the Cottonland Castle.
Cottonland Castle
3300 Austin Ave
Take a drive down Austin Avenue to see all the gorgeous historic homes in Waco -- and stop at Chip and Jo's latest fixer upper... the Cottonland Castle.

Food & Fun

Great places to eat and drink.
Yummy Greek food in a cool, historic venue.
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Alpha Omega
929 Franklin Ave
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Yummy Greek food in a cool, historic venue.
A classic, beautiful spot to gather with friends for a great cocktail and an appetizer. The historic mahogany bar is a beautiful, classic work of art!
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Z's at the Curry
611 Washington Ave
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A classic, beautiful spot to gather with friends for a great cocktail and an appetizer. The historic mahogany bar is a beautiful, classic work of art!
A Waco tradition -- get the gut pack!
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Vitek's BBQ
1600 Speight Ave
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A Waco tradition -- get the gut pack!
Absolutely one of our very faves! Yummy pizza and wine. About a five minute drive from the house.
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MOROSO Wood Fired Pizzeria
4700 Bosque Blvd
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Absolutely one of our very faves! Yummy pizza and wine. About a five minute drive from the house.
One of Waco's best in fine dining. Delicious steaks and elegant environment.
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DiamondBack's
217 Mary Ave
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One of Waco's best in fine dining. Delicious steaks and elegant environment.
Trendy spot to gather with friends to try Chef Corey's latest creations. Just a couple of blocks from Poppy & Rye. (Stop at Splendid Oaks Chocolates after your dinner!)
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Milo
1020 Franklin Ave
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Trendy spot to gather with friends to try Chef Corey's latest creations. Just a couple of blocks from Poppy & Rye. (Stop at Splendid Oaks Chocolates after your dinner!)
The best breakfast spot in Waco. Right across from the Farmers Market (on Saturdays).
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Cafe Cappuccino
100 N 6th St
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The best breakfast spot in Waco. Right across from the Farmers Market (on Saturdays).
So many great eating spots under one roof. We're big fans of Koko Ramen, Zuke's Tea Bar and Sam's Bar.
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Union Hall
720 Franklin Ave
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So many great eating spots under one roof. We're big fans of Koko Ramen, Zuke's Tea Bar and Sam's Bar.
Where everybody knows your name... the most comfortable laid-back bar in Waco. And the biggest selection of whiskey in Texas!
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Barnett's Public House
420 Franklin Ave
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Where everybody knows your name... the most comfortable laid-back bar in Waco. And the biggest selection of whiskey in Texas!
Vegans & vegetarians love this local lunch spot -- all food is locally sourced, and delicious!
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Harvest on 25th
112 N 25th St
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Vegans & vegetarians love this local lunch spot -- all food is locally sourced, and delicious!
Great Tex Mex with oh-so-fresh cocktails! Literally steps from the Silos and walkable from Poppy & Rye.
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Hecho En Waco Mexican Cuisine
300 S 6th St
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Great Tex Mex with oh-so-fresh cocktails! Literally steps from the Silos and walkable from Poppy & Rye.
Super chill place to grab a drink. Trendy and fun.
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One Day Bar
618 Columbus Ave
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Super chill place to grab a drink. Trendy and fun.
The most gorgeous and tasty chocolates you'll ever eat. Try the PB&J chocolate! (Yum yum.)
Splendid Oaks Chocolates
1020 Franklin Ave
The most gorgeous and tasty chocolates you'll ever eat. Try the PB&J chocolate! (Yum yum.)
Fun spot to grab a brew and visit with your pals.
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Waco Axe Company
1526 Washington Ave
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Fun spot to grab a brew and visit with your pals.
Great venue with locally-brewed beer. They have live music on weekends; and a fun outdoor market on Sundays!
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Brotherwell Brewing
400 E Bridge St
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Great venue with locally-brewed beer. They have live music on weekends; and a fun outdoor market on Sundays!
Work out your troubles and toss an axe!
Stumpy's Hatchet House - Coming Soon
924 Austin Ave
Work out your troubles and toss an axe!
A Waco tradition -- go check out the historic steps that all the locals climb. On the banks of the Brazos in beautiful Cameron Park.
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Jacob's Ladder
2500 Cameron Park Dr
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A Waco tradition -- go check out the historic steps that all the locals climb. On the banks of the Brazos in beautiful Cameron Park.
Seriously the best thing to do on a Saturday morning... so many interesting vendors and great food!
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Waco Downtown Farmer's Market
500 Washington Ave
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Seriously the best thing to do on a Saturday morning... so many interesting vendors and great food!
Fun karaoke (check their schedule!) and a local staple.
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True Love Bar
414 Franklin Ave
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Fun karaoke (check their schedule!) and a local staple.
This place is delicious Tex Mex! Right next to Spice Village.
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Ninfa's Mexican Restaurant
220 S 3rd St
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This place is delicious Tex Mex! Right next to Spice Village.
A fun way to kill a a sunny afternoon -- beautiful course and frisbee golf. What's not to love?!
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Cameron Park West Disc Golf Course
2300 Cameron Park Dr
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A fun way to kill a a sunny afternoon -- beautiful course and frisbee golf. What's not to love?!
Need a massage? This is your spot!
Pura Vida Day Spa & Salon
115 Franklin Ave
Need a massage? This is your spot!
The best pizza in Waco -- that's why all the Baylor kids order from here. (They deliver, too!)
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Shorty's Pizza Shack
1712 S 12th St
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The best pizza in Waco -- that's why all the Baylor kids order from here. (They deliver, too!)
A staple for local wine lovers. Great spot!
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The Grape Wine Bar and Bistro
2006 N Valley Mills Dr
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A staple for local wine lovers. Great spot!
Long live the bookshop. This chill spot has quickly become a Waco favorite. Grab a glass of wine, read a book. Walkable from Poppy & Rye -- just a few blocks away downtown.
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Fabled Bookshop & Cafe
215 S 4th St
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Long live the bookshop. This chill spot has quickly become a Waco favorite. Grab a glass of wine, read a book. Walkable from Poppy & Rye -- just a few blocks away downtown.
Grab a delish cookie -- right next to Milo's!
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milk bottle cookies
218 South 11th Street
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Grab a delish cookie -- right next to Milo's!
Those biscuits! We can't EVEN. Is there anything Chip and Jo can't do... apparently not. This place is worth the wait and so yummy. (Shop the antique spots on LaSalle while you wait!)
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Magnolia Table
2132 S Valley Mills Dr
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Those biscuits! We can't EVEN. Is there anything Chip and Jo can't do... apparently not. This place is worth the wait and so yummy. (Shop the antique spots on LaSalle while you wait!)
Great steak! A local favorite in a lovely environment.
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135 Prime
1201 Hewitt Dr
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Great steak! A local favorite in a lovely environment.
A Waco wine staple... right in the heart of downtown on Austin Avenue. (It's now called "Stay Classy Waco.")
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Klassy Glass Wine Bar
723 Austin Ave
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A Waco wine staple... right in the heart of downtown on Austin Avenue. (It's now called "Stay Classy Waco.")
Beautifully crafted jewelry -- made onsite. Seriously, go check it out. These people are so talented!
Design House Jewelry Studio
319 S 4th St
Beautifully crafted jewelry -- made onsite. Seriously, go check it out. These people are so talented!
Our favorite thing to do on a Saturday morning! Unique vendors, great food.
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Waco Downtown Farmer's Market
500 Washington Ave
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Our favorite thing to do on a Saturday morning! Unique vendors, great food.
Great pizza and a river view, too. One of our favorite places to eat!
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Slow Rise on the Brazos
1620 North Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
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Great pizza and a river view, too. One of our favorite places to eat!
Um... my mouth is watering just writing this; it's the most insane set-up (weird drive up), but the food is out of this WORLD. Our fave is the Spring Roll Box (ask for it!)
Vietnomz Mobile Cuisine
820 East Waco Drive
Um... my mouth is watering just writing this; it's the most insane set-up (weird drive up), but the food is out of this WORLD. Our fave is the Spring Roll Box (ask for it!)
Only one block away — walkable from Poppy & Rye! Czech-inspired food and drink!
Pivovar
Only one block away — walkable from Poppy & Rye! Czech-inspired food and drink!
Take a walk right around the corner from Poppy & Rye! Outdoor games, great food (the sliders are delish and the BBQ is amazing!), with amazing bands playing the outdoor stage every weekend.
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The Backyard Bar Stage and Grill
511 S 8th St
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Take a walk right around the corner from Poppy & Rye! Outdoor games, great food (the sliders are delish and the BBQ is amazing!), with amazing bands playing the outdoor stage every weekend.

Coffee, coffee, coffee!

A local favorite. Great coffee under a huge live oak tree... need we say more?
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Pinewood Coffee Bar
2223 Austin Ave
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A local favorite. Great coffee under a huge live oak tree... need we say more?
Right around the corner from our place. Grab the "1905" and sip on the outdoor patio. Great people-watching spot, too, with all the Magnolia visitors. :-)
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Magnolia Home
418 S 8th St
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Right around the corner from our place. Grab the "1905" and sip on the outdoor patio. Great people-watching spot, too, with all the Magnolia visitors. :-)
It's a drink venue mullet. Coffee in the front. Spirits in the back. Great spot... and the rooftop is very cool with a view of The Alico.
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Dichotomy Coffee & Spirits, LLC; serving coffee drinks & craft cocktails
508 Austin Ave
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It's a drink venue mullet. Coffee in the front. Spirits in the back. Great spot... and the rooftop is very cool with a view of The Alico.
Cute little spot in downtown; close to Fabled Bookstore and the beautiful Mclennan County Courthouse
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Lighthouse Coffee & Wine
624 Washington Ave
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Cute little spot in downtown; close to Fabled Bookstore and the beautiful Mclennan County Courthouse
A Waco staple near the Baylor campus -- check their live music calendar, too. (Grab an ice cream from Heritage Creamery next door!)
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Common Grounds Waco
1123 S 8th St
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A Waco staple near the Baylor campus -- check their live music calendar, too. (Grab an ice cream from Heritage Creamery next door!)

Hole-in-the-wall Faves

Seriously the best Thai food in town; authentic and fresh; get the coconut ice cream after you eat! (mouth watering)
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Bangkok Royal
215 S University Parks Dr
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Seriously the best Thai food in town; authentic and fresh; get the coconut ice cream after you eat! (mouth watering)
Anything better than family-made Tex Mex? We think not. This food is so dang yummy.
El Charro Tapatio
1615 West Waco Drive
Anything better than family-made Tex Mex? We think not. This food is so dang yummy.
Um... my mouth is watering just typing this. It's the weirdest set-up but the food is out of this world! (Get the spring roll box -- not on menu, ask for it... so fresh!)
Vietnomz Mobile Cuisine
820 East Waco Drive
Um... my mouth is watering just typing this. It's the weirdest set-up but the food is out of this world! (Get the spring roll box -- not on menu, ask for it... so fresh!)
Calling all Mexican-food lovers... good LAWD, this place is SO good. Breakfast tacos are yummers. Basically it's ALL yummers. And such nice owners.
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The Ranchito#5 waco
2310 W Waco Dr
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Calling all Mexican-food lovers... good LAWD, this place is SO good. Breakfast tacos are yummers. Basically it's ALL yummers. And such nice owners.