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Waco
Magnolia Market, Baylor Bears & Dr Pepper birthplace
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5.0 (309 reviews)Amazing Brazos River Morning or Sunset Boat Adventure
5.0 (218 reviews)Sunset Horseback Ride With Scenic Views
4.9 (198 reviews)Haunts & Legends Tour: Waco’s Stories after Dark
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4.9 (38 reviews)Waco Wine Tours: A Fun Social Tasting Experience
4.7 (9 reviews)Wacky Waco Scavenger Hunt
5.0 (7 reviews)Waco Brewery Tour
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🏨 Hotels & Stays in Waco
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Hotel Indigo WACO - BAYLOR, an IHG Hotel
$144.99/night
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Residence Inn Waco
$127/night
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Aloft Waco Baylor
$119/night
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Hotel Indigo WACO - BAYLOR
$111.99/night
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TownePlace Suites by Marriott Waco South
$109/night
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Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Waco Northwest, an IHG Hotel
$108.8/night
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Staybridge Suites Waco South Woodway, an IHG hotel
$107.1/night
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Courtyard by Marriott Waco
$102.6/night
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About Waco
Waco has been transformed by Chip and Joanna Gaines' Magnolia empire, but also offers Baylor football, Dr Pepper history, and Cameron Park.
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