Thanksgiving Day 2023 – Dining Out in Waco

  Spending Thanksgiving in Waco this year? Here’s a list of restaurants open on Thanksgiving Day in Waco. Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill  614 N. Valley Mills Dr.  |  254.751.9084  |  Open 11am to midnight The Backyard  511 S. Eighth St.  |  254.235.1151  |  Open 2:30pm to 2am Bar is open, but not restaurant. Buffet available for…

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Thanksgiving Day 2022 – Dining Out in Waco

  Spending Thanksgiving in Waco this year? Here’s a list of restaurants open on Thanksgiving Day in Waco. Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill  614 N. Valley Mills Dr.  |  254.751.9084  |  Open 11am to 8pm Thanksgiving meals available to pre-order for pickup – deadline: Monday, Nov. 22. The Backyard  511 S. Eighth St.  |  254.235.1151  |  Open…

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Reuters – USAA Best Spot for Military Retirees

In 2010, Waco, Texas was ranked No. 1 for military retirees to maximize their benefits, raise families and start second careers. It was followed by Oklahoma City and Austin, Texas, according to the survey by USAA, a financial services company for military families, and Military.com, a military and veterans’ membership organization. Overall, the research weighed 20…

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Condé Nast Traveler

Condé Nast Traveler included Baylor University in their list of the 20 most beautiful college campuses in America. Click here to see the article. BACK TO THE MEDIA PAGE

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The Texas Bucket List

Our friends at the Texas Bucket List have made several stops in Waco. Here are few samples for you to enjoy. Tru Jamaica Sascee’s Southern Eatery Cocoamoda Chocolates Captain Billy Whizzbang’s Dubl-R Burgers Health Camp Waco Mammoth National Monument You’ll find even more by clicking here. BACK TO THE MEDIA PAGE

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New Paddle, Kayak, Canoe Rental Companies on the Brazos

Two new companies opened recently in Waco. Waco Paddle Company rents stand-up paddle boards, kayaks, and canoes for you to enjoy the Brazos River.  You can visit their trailer near the food trucks located at University Parks Drive and Franklin Avenue.  From there, you can paddle under Waco’s historic Suspension Bridge, through the picturesque bluffs of Cameron…

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There’s an App for That!

Introducing the new official Waco visitor app. It’s free to download at the Play Store and Apple Store.  Once you’ve downloaded it, you will have a handy guide during your visit to Waco. It includes much of the information found on our website. Information is updated instantly as we add or change it, so it…

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