9. Waco, Texas USA
Why
For most, when they hear the word “Waco” they think of one thing; David Koresh and the Branch Dividians; a religious sect. However that chapter is long over with and there is a new Waco. Plus, I’m told that the ranch was not even in Waco proper. By the way, its pronounced “Wayco.”
Waco, Texas USA
Where
Waco is located in Central Texas and home to one of the nation’s top medical schools, Baylor. It sits around I-35 just south of Forth Worth, Texas.
Waco, Texas USA – Baylor University
How To Get Here
No trains to Waco, but there are three other ways to get there:
Bus
The town is served by Greyhound buses.
Car
Interstate 35 runs through Waco, so its easily accessible from the U.S. highway system.
Waco, Texas USA – Highway I-35
Plane
Waco has its own airport; Waco Regional Airport (ACT) which is served by one airline at the moment; American Airlines (AA). You do have to rent a car once you get there though to get into town which is not far away.
Waco, Texas USA – Waco Regional Airport
Where To Stay
As its a college town, there are several places to stay including the Hilton Hotel that sits across from the iconic Waco suspension bridge.
You can find a list of hotels from TripAdvisor here.
Where To Eat
It’s Texas, so you have to have some barbecue. Just walk around the downtown area and you will find lots of bars and restaurants.
What To Do
Waco actually has a few things to do and see:
- See the Waco Suspension Bridge; this thing is pretty amazing; no cars are allowed and you can walk across it as many times as you like.
- Waco River Walk; an area around the Brazos River and he Waco Suspension Bridge
- Visit Mammoth National Monument (US National Park Service)
- Visit Hawaiian Falls Waterpark
Waco, Texas USA – Hawaiian Falls
- View the Brazos River which runs through the city; this is my favorite part.
Waco, Texas USA – Brazos River
- Visit the Park Ranger Museum
- Visit The Terrace Museum
Waco, Texas USA – East Terrace Museum
==>> Here is a list of things to do from Trip Advisor.
==>> Here is a list of Tour offered by Viator.
Additional Information
Language Spoken: English
Currency: USD
