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Joanna curates every collection at Magnolia Market, from apparel and jewelry to kitchen and decor items. Each season welcomes a new collection of products and a visual installation, so you leave with inspiration and a renewed vision for your home.
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Magnolia Market Silos
601 Webster AveJoanna curates every collection at Magnolia Market, from apparel and jewelry to kitchen and decor items. Each season welcomes a new collection of products and a visual installation, so you leave with inspiration and a renewed vision for your home.
A museum dedicated to the nation's oldest major soft drink - Dr Pepper! We offer three floors of exhibits featuring information about many different soft drinks, as well as a carefully curated selection of our massive soft drink memorabilia collection. Exhibits change regularly! You can visit our soda fountain and gift shop any time without paying admission. Photo ops outside the Museum include a Dr Pepper Green 1940s delivery truck, one of three original neon signs from the Mockingbird Plant in Dallas, and a hand-painted advertising sign original to the site. Of course the front of the Museum building itself is visitors' favorite photo location. We are a two block walk from Magnolia Market and the famous silos, and about half a mile from the newest restaurants including Torchy's Tacos and In-N-Out Burger.
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Dr Pepper Museum & Free Enterprise Institute
300 S 5th StA museum dedicated to the nation's oldest major soft drink - Dr Pepper! We offer three floors of exhibits featuring information about many different soft drinks, as well as a carefully curated selection of our massive soft drink memorabilia collection. Exhibits change regularly! You can visit our soda fountain and gift shop any time without paying admission. Photo ops outside the Museum include a Dr Pepper Green 1940s delivery truck, one of three original neon signs from the Mockingbird Plant in Dallas, and a hand-painted advertising sign original to the site. Of course the front of the Museum building itself is visitors' favorite photo location. We are a two block walk from Magnolia Market and the famous silos, and about half a mile from the newest restaurants including Torchy's Tacos and In-N-Out Burger.
At Valley Mills Vineyards, we make fine wines from 100% Texas-grown grapes. A great love for viticulture underlies all that we do, and we are meticulous in caring for the multiple vineyards we farm. With fantastic support from our Wine Club members, our production has multiplied many times since our start in 2006. You can visit us every day from 12-6 PM at our Estate Winery in Valley Mills, TX. When you enjoy one of our wines, you are supporting Texas agriculture and a family-run business dedicated to delivering a superior product for years to come.
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Valley Mills Vineyards
1686 FM1637At Valley Mills Vineyards, we make fine wines from 100% Texas-grown grapes. A great love for viticulture underlies all that we do, and we are meticulous in caring for the multiple vineyards we farm. With fantastic support from our Wine Club members, our production has multiplied many times since our start in 2006. You can visit us every day from 12-6 PM at our Estate Winery in Valley Mills, TX. When you enjoy one of our wines, you are supporting Texas agriculture and a family-run business dedicated to delivering a superior product for years to come.
Locally owned winery and tasting room featuring Texas wine, local art, and local music. A relaxing venue with a beautiful rooftop view of historical downtown Waco. Located 3 blocks from Magnolia and many other local shops and restaurants.
Waco Winery & Vineyards
Locally owned winery and tasting room featuring Texas wine, local art, and local music. A relaxing venue with a beautiful rooftop view of historical downtown Waco. Located 3 blocks from Magnolia and many other local shops and restaurants.
The Market is open every Saturday from 9:00am to 1:00pm featuring the best local agricultural producers and artisan vendors within 150-miles of Waco. Summer Hours in June, July, and August are 9:00am to 12:00pm. Come visit us!
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Waco Downtown Farmer’s Market
500 Washington AveThe Market is open every Saturday from 9:00am to 1:00pm featuring the best local agricultural producers and artisan vendors within 150-miles of Waco. Summer Hours in June, July, and August are 9:00am to 12:00pm. Come visit us!
Bare Arms Brewing is Waco’s 1st craft brewery and has been voted #1 by Locals.
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Bare Arms Brewing
2515 La Salle AveBare Arms Brewing is Waco’s 1st craft brewery and has been voted #1 by Locals.
Serving Chicken Fried Steak and Big O Beer in a laid back atmosphere to Central Texas since 1930!
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George’s Restaurant Bar & Catering
1925 Speight AveServing Chicken Fried Steak and Big O Beer in a laid back atmosphere to Central Texas since 1930!
Common Grounds is a charming coffee house that sits on the edge of Baylor campus, perfectly off I-35. Whether you're a Baylor student, a Wacoan, a visitor, or a passerby on 35, stop by and grab their signature Cowboy Coffee.
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Common Grounds Waco
1123 S 8th StCommon Grounds is a charming coffee house that sits on the edge of Baylor campus, perfectly off I-35. Whether you're a Baylor student, a Wacoan, a visitor, or a passerby on 35, stop by and grab their signature Cowboy Coffee.
Magnolia Table is a breakfast and lunch restaurant that specializes in fresh ingredients and features both new recipes and family favorites.
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Magnolia Table
2132 S Valley Mills DrMagnolia Table is a breakfast and lunch restaurant that specializes in fresh ingredients and features both new recipes and family favorites.
Laid back eatery with an enclosed deck, an open deck and a newly constructed deck right on top of the Brazos river. Serving Cajun and American fare in a riverside setting.
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Buzzard Billy's
100 N Interstate 35 Frontage RdLaid back eatery with an enclosed deck, an open deck and a newly constructed deck right on top of the Brazos river. Serving Cajun and American fare in a riverside setting.
This an old establishment; rustic building with a game or beer garden with stone benches and old tables and chairs inside. Good place to see a piece of old Texas.
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Schoepf's Bbq
702 E Central AveThis an old establishment; rustic building with a game or beer garden with stone benches and old tables and chairs inside. Good place to see a piece of old Texas.
Great BBQ, nich menu, great smoked meats and sauce. Small business close to a tourist location. Had a wonderful meal, generous portions and Great Texas BBQ. You have to try the Hobo Plate and the Brisket.....definitely a favorite!
Coach's Bar-B-Que
925 W McGregor DrGreat BBQ, nich menu, great smoked meats and sauce. Small business close to a tourist location. Had a wonderful meal, generous portions and Great Texas BBQ. You have to try the Hobo Plate and the Brisket.....definitely a favorite!
We would like to recommend this lovely Winery to anyone looking for wine and/or just a beautiful place to learn about wine and relax. The owner Mary is the Sweetest lady and everyone else there are awesome. The views are beautiful and the wine is delicious.
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Country Spring Vineyard And Wine Garden
1685 Country Spring RdWe would like to recommend this lovely Winery to anyone looking for wine and/or just a beautiful place to learn about wine and relax. The owner Mary is the Sweetest lady and everyone else there are awesome. The views are beautiful and the wine is delicious.
Sightseeing
The Waco Suspension Bridge is the oldest Suspension Bridge still standing in Texas. Built it 1870, it was the first bridge across the Brazos River. This stunning bridge was built with cables supplied from John Roebling's firm, which built the Brooklyn Bridge. Today, it is a pedestrian-only bridge and is a wonderful place to watch the river roll by.
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Waco Suspension Bridge
101 N University Parks DrThe Waco Suspension Bridge is the oldest Suspension Bridge still standing in Texas. Built it 1870, it was the first bridge across the Brazos River. This stunning bridge was built with cables supplied from John Roebling's firm, which built the Brooklyn Bridge. Today, it is a pedestrian-only bridge and is a wonderful place to watch the river roll by.
Explore the picturesque Baylor Campus and learn about our state-of-the-art facilities that blend historic beauty with innovative function.
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Baylor University
1401 S University Parks DrExplore the picturesque Baylor Campus and learn about our state-of-the-art facilities that blend historic beauty with innovative function.
90 minute guided tours of McLane Stadium, home to the Baylor Bears and also Central Texas ‘state-of-the-art entertainment and sports venue.
Sic em Bears!
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McLane Stadium
1001 S M.L.K. Jr Blvd90 minute guided tours of McLane Stadium, home to the Baylor Bears and also Central Texas ‘state-of-the-art entertainment and sports venue.
Sic em Bears!
Standing as tall as 14 feet and weighing 20,000 pounds, Columbian mammoths roamed across what is present-day Texas thousands of years ago. Today, the fossil specimens represent the nation's first and only recorded evidence of a nursery herd of ice age Columbian mammoths!
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Waco Mammoth National Monument
6220 Steinbeck Bend DrStanding as tall as 14 feet and weighing 20,000 pounds, Columbian mammoths roamed across what is present-day Texas thousands of years ago. Today, the fossil specimens represent the nation's first and only recorded evidence of a nursery herd of ice age Columbian mammoths!
The Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum is located on the banks of the Brazos River, proudly sponsored by the City of Waco and sanctioned by the State of Texas. The museum preserves the history and inspires appreciation of the Texas Rangers, a legendary symbol of Texas and the American West.
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Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum
100 Texas Ranger TrailThe Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum is located on the banks of the Brazos River, proudly sponsored by the City of Waco and sanctioned by the State of Texas. The museum preserves the history and inspires appreciation of the Texas Rangers, a legendary symbol of Texas and the American West.
This place is beautiful and has a zoo within the park. Rolling hills and lots of trees and green space make this an amazing place to kick back and relax, or go for a great bike ride.
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Cameron Park
2601 N University Parks DrThis place is beautiful and has a zoo within the park. Rolling hills and lots of trees and green space make this an amazing place to kick back and relax, or go for a great bike ride.
The Mayborn Museum Complex brings together, in one location, the resources of hands-on discovery rooms and interactive natural science and cultural history galleries, including outdoor exhibits. This rich combination provides a wide spectrum of engaging learning opportunities for learners and visitors of all ages.
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Mayborn Museum Complex
1300 S University Parks DrThe Mayborn Museum Complex brings together, in one location, the resources of hands-on discovery rooms and interactive natural science and cultural history galleries, including outdoor exhibits. This rich combination provides a wide spectrum of engaging learning opportunities for learners and visitors of all ages.
This place has it all: concessions with good food and the smells of racing. Don't know when but someday, we be back. Tickets are cheap and people are friendly. Monster truck wars! Great fun!
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Heart O' Texas Speedway
784 North Mc Lennan DriveThis place has it all: concessions with good food and the smells of racing. Don't know when but someday, we be back. Tickets are cheap and people are friendly. Monster truck wars! Great fun!
Shop the Shoppes! 45+ vendors (and growing), 8 unique showrooms filled with ever changing merchandise. We are one of the most unique, original, and soon to be one of the largest malls in Central Texas
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LaSalle Shoppes
1800 La Salle AveShop the Shoppes! 45+ vendors (and growing), 8 unique showrooms filled with ever changing merchandise. We are one of the most unique, original, and soon to be one of the largest malls in Central Texas
Along a scenic stretch of the Leon River southwest of Waco lies Mother Neff State Park, one of Texas’ earliest state parks. Isabella Neff donated the original six acres for the park in 1921. Since then, many folks have discovered what Mother Neff knew: This is a very special place.
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Mother Neff State Park
1921 State Park Rd 14Along a scenic stretch of the Leon River southwest of Waco lies Mother Neff State Park, one of Texas’ earliest state parks. Isabella Neff donated the original six acres for the park in 1921. Since then, many folks have discovered what Mother Neff knew: This is a very special place.
This is an awesome place to go for a walk. Nice concrete pathway, walking bridge under the highway, plenty of parking and busy enough to feel safe. Path is long enough to make it worth while. Nice scenery, you will meet cyclists, joggers, and walkers.
Don't recommend summer, unless you are an early bird. Obvious reasons. We live in central Texas.
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Cotton Belt Trail
Cotton Belt TrailThis is an awesome place to go for a walk. Nice concrete pathway, walking bridge under the highway, plenty of parking and busy enough to feel safe. Path is long enough to make it worth while. Nice scenery, you will meet cyclists, joggers, and walkers.
Don't recommend summer, unless you are an early bird. Obvious reasons. We live in central Texas.
SpaceX's Rocket Development and Test Facility in McGregor, Texas is used for research and development of new rocket engines and thrusters as well as for testing final manufactured engines, various components, and engines during development.
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SpaceX Rocket Development Facility
1 Rocket RdSpaceX's Rocket Development and Test Facility in McGregor, Texas is used for research and development of new rocket engines and thrusters as well as for testing final manufactured engines, various components, and engines during development.
City/town information
Situated between Austin and Dallas in the heart of Texas, Waco is one of the Lone Star State’s charming smaller cities. Quirky local diversions range from Waco Mammoth National Monument and the Dr Pepper Museum to bustling Magnolia Market.
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Waco
Situated between Austin and Dallas in the heart of Texas, Waco is one of the Lone Star State’s charming smaller cities. Quirky local diversions range from Waco Mammoth National Monument and the Dr Pepper Museum to bustling Magnolia Market.
McGregor
Explore McGregor, Tx, and discover that charm is at the heart of the city.
Hewitt is located in the heart of Texas among rolling plains, wooded hills, rivers and lakes. Belton has a rich history and radiates the romance of the Old West.
Hewitt
Hewitt is located in the heart of Texas among rolling plains, wooded hills, rivers and lakes. Belton has a rich history and radiates the romance of the Old West.
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Definitely have to own or rent a car
Definitely have to own or rent a car, Uber doesnt work so well in the country side.
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Magnolia Silos
The Magnolia Market at the Silos is a popular tourist destination in Waco, Texas. Thousands of Fixer Upper fans visit this attraction every day; several others have it on their bucket list.
Enjoy!
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Boots
Leave the open toe sandals, sneakers, and those weird five-toe minimalist shoe things at home. Your in Texas on a ranch, grab a pair of western boots to enjoy the land and the sights!
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Texas talk
Y’all: Y’all when referring to a single person. All y’all when referring to a group of people.
Coke: Coke refers to any soda or pop. If you ask for coke, you’ll be asked which one.
Fixin’ To: Fixin’ To does not even remotely mean fixing something. It is just like I am going to….
Do wut?: Do wut? is like excuse me or pardon me.
Bowed up: Bowed up means that someone is very angry.
Tea: Tea is always sweetened ice tea in Texas. In case you want something else, tell it beforehand.
Not plum but pert near: Not plum but pert near means that the situation is not ideal, but workable.