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National Travel & Tourism Week – Waco, Texas
Dining Out in Waco on Christmas Eve & Christmas Day 2021
Spending Christmas in Waco this year? Here’s a list of restaurants open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day in Waco. Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill 614 N. Valley Mills Dr. | 254.751.9084 Open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day from 12 p.m. to 11 p.m. The Backyard 511 S. Eighth St. | 254.235.1151 Open Christmas Eve from…
Read MoreThanksgiving 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…
Read MoreReuters – 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…
Read MoreDining out on Christmas Eve & Christmas Day 2019
Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill – 614 North Valley Mills Drive – (254) 751-9084. Open Christmas Day, open from 10:30 AM- 9 PM. Cracker Barrel – 4275 N. I-35 – (254) 799-4729. Open on Christmas Eve from 6AM – 2PM. Closed Christmas Day. Cracker Barrel – 221 Enterprise Blvd – (254) 420-3505. Open on Christmas…
Read MoreWaco 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…
Read MoreNew Map Available – Historical Markers of McLennan County
The Waco Convention & Visitors Bureau has released a new map called “Historical Markers of McLennan County.” This map includes six new historical markers from the Texas Historical Commission’s database. The map is free, and is available at the Waco Tourist Information Center, 106 Texas Ranger Trail, next to the Texas Ranger Museum. The map…
Read MoreNew 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…
Read MoreThere’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…
Read More4th on the Brazos Details
SCHEDULE Here’s the schedule for this year’s Fourth on the Brazos, presented by H-E-B and the City of Waco. The free, riverside event will take place at Touchdown Alley, next to McLane Stadium. 5 p.m. – Gates Open 6 p.m. – Smooth Jazz Generation 7:15 p.m. – The 5th Annual Corndog Classic 7:30 p.m. –…
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