Dr. Pepper Museum Mammoth Foundation Richland Mall Fort Fisher

Waco, Texas Things to Do

Our affordable hotel not only offers budget-friendly accommodations and excellent customer services, but also a convenient location near a wide variety of local sites and attractions.

Families will love exploring Cameron Park Zoo, Fort Fisher, the Dr. Pepper Museum and many others.

Dr. Pepper Museum.

Discover this “native Texan” soft drink, created in Morrison’s Old Corner Drug Store by pharmacist Charles Alderton. In commemoration of the world’s oldest major soft drink company, the Dr. Pepper Museum in downtown Waco, features three floors of exhibits, a variety of Dr. Pepper memorabilia, and of course an old fashioned soda fountain.www.drpeppermuseum.com.  [Top]

Waco Mammoth Foundation.

About 68,000 years ago a herd of Colombian mammoths perished while roaming Central Texas. Their deaths are believed to have been caused by a natural disaster, most likely a mudslide. Now this Waco, Texas archeological site holds the record for the highest collection of prehistoric mammoths. Development of the site is in progress and when completed, will provide public access to this large collection of prehistoric artifacts. For more information visit www.wacomammoth.org.  [Top]

Richland Mall.

The Richland Mall is a shopper’s haven. Located at the intersection of TX Highway 6 and US Highway 84, the Richland Mall is within walking distance of our Waco, Texas hotel.

The Richland Mall features over 100 shops, department stores and food stalls. www.richlandmall.com.  [Top]
 

Fort Fisher.

Located on the west bank of the Brazos River, Fort Fisher has preserved and memorialized the famed Texas rangers, the oldest law enforcement agency in the U.S. Fort Fisher features the Texas Ranger Museum, Hall of Fame, library and research center. A unique weapons and gun collection as well as contemporary art by Western artists are also on display. www.forttours.com.  [Top]