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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 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.
 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!
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.
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
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) 299-8283
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, Baylor Campus. (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
- WACO HIPPODROME THEATRE
724 Austin Ave.
For performance schedule, call: (254) 752-9797; 800-701-ARTS (2787)
Renaissance of a classic, Spanish Colonial style, 1914, downtown
theater offering quality performing arts.
- WACO CIVIC THEATRE
1517 Lake Air Dr.
(254) 776-1591
Community theatre with five main productions and a variety of special events.
- WACO SYMPHONY
(254) 754-0851
World renowned, classical artists, concerts in the park, pops
concerts, ballet and chamber music concerts.
- WACO COMMUNITY BAND
(254) 299-8220
- LYRIC OPERA OF WACO
(254) 75-OPERA (67372)
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P.O. Box 2570
Waco, Texas 76702-2570
Phone: (254) 750-8696 or
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