Ring in the New Year’s in Waco!
It’s time to plan your New Year’s Eve now! Here’s a list of events we know of as of 12/2/2019. Did we miss yours? Email info to Carla Pendergraft at carlap@wacotx.gov. New Year’s Eve Barkin’ Ball: Winter Wonderland Fuzzy Friends Rescue welcomes your attendance to the charity event voted “Best in Waco” for 12 consecutive…
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Waco is a Wonderland for the Holidays!
Let it be known: Waco is wonderful. Located in the heart of Texas, Waco is famous for Baylor University, Cameron Park and the Brazos River, and many museums and attractions, as well as the hip shopping mecca Magnolia Market, created by Chip and Joanna Gaines of Fixer Upper fame. But Waco’s appeal includes a rich…
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Dining out in Waco on Thanksgiving Day 2019
Spending Thanksgiving in Waco this year? Here’s a list of restaurants open Thanksgiving Day in Waco. Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill – 614 North Valley Mills Drive – (254) 751-9084. Open 10:30 – 2pm Cracker Barrel – 4275 N. I-35 – (254) 799-4729. Open 6am to 10pm Cracker Barrel – 221 Enterprise Blvd – (254) 420-3505. Open…
Read MoreWaco Restaurant Week – Sept. 6-14, 2019
Waco Restaurant Week is a one-week, city-wide event taking place at local restaurants, coffee shops and bars across Waco. Restaurant weeks are held across the country to introduce people to restaurants and places they haven’t had a chance to visit. All menu items sold under the Waco Restaurant Week menu specials will donate 10% to…
Read MoreWelcome to the Grand Assembly of Texas, International Order of the Rainbow for Girls!
We are pleased to welcome the Grand Assembly of Texas, International Order of the Rainbow for Girls to Waco for their 96th Annual Session. This group is comprised of 1,100 young ladies from Rainbow Girl chapters all over Texas. They learn good strong American values through their work in this organization. The theme this year…
Read MoreNew Hotels Coming to Waco – Updated, June 2019
With Waco’s explosive tourism growth for the past three years, and high hotel occupancy rate, developers have stepped forward to build an abundance of new hotels. The destination as a whole generated 2.6 million visitors in 2018, as measured through attendance figures at major attractions. Waco’s hotel occupancy continues to exceed nearly every other city…
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The Growing Waco Music Scene
Keeping up with Waco’s evolving music scene is challenging in a good way. There are several websites that promote live music, musicians and musical groups, and venues that feature live music. More and more musicians are finding work in the Waco area. It’s all part of Waco’s natural development toward becoming a place that supports…
Read MoreNew “Cycling in Waco” Map!
Several months ago, Dave Morrow and representatives of the Waco Bicycling Club approached us about producing a new “Cycling in Waco” map. This would be a map of the best roads and routes for road bikes. We loved the idea because visitors to Waco often come here to bike the trails of Cameron Park, and…
Read MoreJob Openings at the Waco Convention Center & Visitors Bureau
Interested in working for the Waco Convention Center and Visitors Bureau? To see our current job openings, please visit: http://www.workforwaco.com
Read More7 Reasons to Choose Waco for your Next Convention
Waco has been hosting meetings and conventions since its founding in 1849. Situated on the Brazos River in the “Heart of Texas,” there are some great reasons to make it your next choice for a convention or meeting. 1. Central Location in Texas Located just 100 miles from both Dallas and Austin, on I-35, its…
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