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National Travel & Tourism Week – Waco, Texas
Use the social media links in the footer below to follow our National Travel & Tourism Week activities all week long! National Travel & Tourism Week (NTTW) is an annual tradition to celebrate the U.S. travel community and travel’s essential role in stimulating economic growth, cultivating vibrant communities, creating quality job opportunities, inspiring new businesses,…
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 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. –…
Read More6/10/2016 – Brazos Nights
Mark the calendar . . . Free concert, food trucks and family fun in Downtown Waco on June 10! The Old 97s and Shinyribs are up on the stage! For 30 years, the free, award-winning concerts have provided good times and great music along the riverfront with outstanding musicians, food trucks and family fun. The…
Read More6/5/2016 – 18th Annual Bowen Music Fest
The 18th Annual Bowen Music Fest Jun 5, 2016 | Indian Spring Park (Downtown Waco) A day of concerts including .38 Special, Pat Green, Stoney LaRue and many more. 3 pm. In the past four years the Bowen Classic has raised over a million dollars for charities that help children. See web site for ticket…
Read More6/2/2016 – Riversounds Concert Series Featuring Asleep at the Wheel
Riversounds Concert Series Jun 2, 2016 | Bosque River Stage at MCC (1400 College Dr.) Free concert series through June. Asleep at the Wheel performs at 8 pm at the beautiful Bosque River Stage at McLennan Community College. More Information: View Event Website
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