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Things to do in Waco: 2 local trip ideas

2 ready-made day trips in Waco, Texas: hidden gems and shopping. Each one strings together a handful of stops in order.

Hidden GemsShopping
Hidden Gems trip

Under-the-Radar Waco

5 stops · about 5 hr 30 min of stops · ~$50 per person

Skip the crowded Silos for a curated, hyper-local day of vintage diner eats, East Waco history, hidden-gem art, and ancient natural wonders.

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    Harold Waite's Pancake & Steakhouse

    941 Lake Air Dr, Waco, TX 76710, USA
    Harold Waite's Pancake & Steakhouse, Waco

    Step straight into the 1970s at this cozy, zero-tourist diner; order a scratch-made pancake combo.

    ★ 4.2 on Google · about 1 hr · ~$12 per person · Directions
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    Waco Mammoth National Monument

    6220 Steinbeck Bend Dr, Waco, TX 76708, USA
    Waco Mammoth National Monument, Waco

    See real, massive Ice Age mammoth bones preserved exactly where they were discovered in the ground.

    ★ 4.7 on Google · about 1 hr 30 min · ~$5 per person · Directions
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    Tony DeMaria's BBQ

    1000 Elm Ave, Waco, TX 76704, USA
    Tony DeMaria's BBQ, Waco

    An iconic 4th-generation joint serving legendary sliced brisket; arrive early before they sell out!

    ★ 4.6 on Google · about 45 min · ~$15 per person · Directions
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    Art Center Waco

    701 S 8th St, Waco, TX 76706, USA
    Art Center Waco, Waco

    A stunning, modern gallery nestled in the Silo district featuring curated regional artists for free.

    ★ 4.9 on Google · about 1 hr · Free · Directions
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    Revival Eastside Eatery

    704 Elm Ave, Waco, TX 76704, USA
    Revival Eastside Eatery, Waco

    Dine on superb, Texas-sourced craft burgers inside a beautifully converted 1930s Baptist church.

    ★ 4.8 on Google · about 1 hr 15 min · ~$18 per person · Directions
Shopping trip

Waco Signature Districts

5 stops · about 7 hr 15 min of stops · ~$40 per person

Discover Waco's premier shopping scene, taking a continuous, non-zigzagging path from breakfast in the core of downtown through boutique-filled streets and historic artisan markets, concluding with an elegant dinner.

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    The Olive Branch

    215 S 2nd St, Waco, TX 76701, USA
    The Olive Branch, Waco

    Fuel up with fresh, handmade pastries and savory breakfast classics in downtown Waco.

    ★ 4.3 on Google · about 1 hr · ~$18 per person · Directions
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    Spice Village

    213 Mary Ave entrance located at 2nd &, Franklin Ave, Waco, TX 76701, USA
    Spice Village, Waco

    Walk right upstairs to browse over 60 local shops and independent boutiques housed under one roof.

    ★ 4.6 on Google · about 1 hr 30 min · Directions
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    Silos at Magnolia

    601 Webster Ave, Waco, TX 76706, USA
    Silos at Magnolia, Waco

    An easy walk south down 6th Street to explore home decor, the garden shop, and unique artisan collections.

    ★ 4.6 on Google · about 2 hr · Directions
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    Simply Irresistible

    1018 Austin Ave, Waco, TX 76701, USA
    Simply Irresistible, Waco

    Head slightly west to stroll and shop local storefronts like Simply Irresistible, Sparrow Vintage, and Cottontail Jones.

    ★ 4.4 on Google · about 1 hr 30 min · Directions
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    Sironia Uptown Cafe

    1509 Austin Ave, Waco, TX 76701, USA
    Sironia Uptown Cafe, Waco

    Wind down with an early evening dinner and explore the attached multi-vendor gift and boutique spaces.

    ★ 4.6 on Google · about 1 hr 15 min · ~$22 per person · Directions

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