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Waco, Texas Entertainment/Recreation

Waco's restored Warehouse District offers many restaurants and bars - and a whole host of shops - to choose from.

Shop, Play, Hike or Bike

RECREATION
We won't say our weather is perfect all year long, but it's pretty close to it. With an annual average temperature of 67

The Great Zoo Stampede at Cameron Park Zoo
The Great Zoo Stampede at Cameron Park Zoo
degrees, we're never out of season. And with thirty-five parks, two rivers and 60 miles of Lake Waco shoreline, our recreational opportunities are endless. If you're into golf, take a swing at Waco's Cottonwood Creek Golf Course. For other forms of recreation, consider Cameron Park. Not only is it one of the best mountain bike parks in the state, nationally it ranks in the top 10 for disc golf.

On any given day, you'll see hikers, cyclists, joggers, fishermen, boaters and disc throwers enjoying our city treasure. For the less energetic, there's plenty to watch when the MCC Highlanders or Big 12 Baylor Bears compete.

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DINING
From Tex-Mex tamales to Korean kimchee, Waco's cuisine is a daily celebration of our colorful culture. From plain to fancy, family-style to date-style; on the river, by the river, we serve up American, Mexican, Greek, French, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Thai, Italian, Cajun and good ol' Texas bar-b-que that can't be beat!

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SHOPPING
Shopping is definitely a form of recreation in Waco! Scattered throughout the city you can find everything from unusual gifts and fine antiques to cowboy boots and hats. Located in historic downtown is our Entertainment District where world savvy shoppers will delight in finding treasures unique to our area.

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ENTERTAINMENT
The Entertainment District comes alive at night with restaurants, trendy cafes, coffee houses, and performing arts. In June on Friday nights, free outdoor concerts in Indian Spring Park draw hundreds of locals and tourists toting blankets and coolers for evenings of music.

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The Arts

  • Art Center Waco
    Art Center Waco
    ART CENTER WACO

    1300 College Dr., MCC Campus, (254) 752-4371
    In its beautiful Mediterranean style home, Art Center Waco showcases the work of new and established artists from across Texas in frequent exhibitions.
    Tuesday - Saturday 10 am - 5 pm;
    Sun. 1 pm - 5 pm. Sculpture garden open daily.
  • BOSQUE RIVER STAGE
    1400 College Dr., MCC Campus, (254) 299-8200, www.bosqueriverstage.com
    The Bosque River Stage hosts a wide variety of musical and theatrical events in a beautiful, modern amphitheatre on the banks of the Bosque River.
  • MARTIN MUSEUM OF ART
    Hooper-Schaeffer Fine Arts Center, 60 Baylor Ave. (254) 710-1867
    Exhibit art by national and international artists. Permanent collection of African art, Etruscan glass, Imperial pottery and sixteenth century manuscripts.
    Tues. - Fri. 10 am - 5 pm; Sat. 12 pm - 5 pm
  • JUBILEE THEATRE
    1319 N. 15th Street
    For performance schedule, call: (254) 753-4900
    Exciting venue of plays, dance, concerts and activities for children, youth and adults.
  • WACO CIVIC THEATRE
    1517 Lake Air Dr.
    (254) 776-1591 www.wacocivictheatre.org
    Community theatre with five main productions and a variety of special events.
  • WACO SYMPHONY
    (254) 754-0851 www.wacosymphony.com
    World renowned, classical artists, concerts in the park, pops concerts, ballet and chamber music concerts.
  • WACO COMMUNITY BAND
    1400 College Drive
    (254) 299-8220 www.wacocommunityband.org

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Waco, Texas 76702
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254-750-8696

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