East Riverside Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Photo by Hannah Jurgens
Photo by Hannah Jurgens

Popular places to visit

Magnolia Market at the Silos

Magnolia Market at the Silos

With a visit to Magnolia Market at the Silos, a favourite shopping spot in Waco, you can search for that perfect souvenir. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

Magnolia Market at the Silos
Baylor University

Baylor University

Enjoy the student vibe when you visit Baylor University during your travels in Waco. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

Baylor University
Waco Convention Center

Waco Convention Center

Learn about the events happening in Waco Convention Center during your trip to Waco. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

Waco Convention Center
Cameron Park Zoo

Cameron Park Zoo

Why not visit the native and exotic animals who live at Cameron Park Zoo during your holiday in Waco? You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

Cameron Park Zoo
Dr. Pepper Museum

Dr. Pepper Museum

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Dr. Pepper Museum during your travels in Waco. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

Dr. Pepper Museum
Waco Mammoth National Monument

Waco Mammoth National Monument

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Waco Mammoth National Monument during your trip to Waco. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

Waco Mammoth National Monument

Activities

Luxurious River Cruise on the Brazos River in Waco

Sunset River Cruise: #1 in the US

AU$141
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Sunset River Cruise: #1 in the US
Waco: Haunts and Legends of Waco Guided Tour by Bus

Waco: Haunts and Legends of Waco Guided Tour by Bus

AU$59
per adult
Waco: Haunts and Legends of Waco Guided Tour by Bus
Waco: Horseback Riding Tour with Cowboy Guide

Waco: Horseback Riding Tour with Cowboy Guide

AU$172
per adult
Waco: Horseback Riding Tour with Cowboy Guide
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Our pick of the best East Riverside Hotel Deals

Cambria Hotel Waco Univ Riverfront

Cambria Hotel Waco Univ Riverfront

3 out of 5
110 S MLK JR BLVD BLDG A, Waco, TX
The price is AU$224 per night from 27 July to 28 July
AU$224
27 July - 28 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Waco. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (241 reviews)
"beautiful rooms!"

Reviewed on 21 Jul. 2025

Cambria Hotel Waco Univ Riverfront
EVEN Hotel Waco - University Area by IHG

EVEN Hotel Waco - University Area by IHG

3.5 out of 5
110 SOUTH M.L.K. JR BLVD, BUILDING B, Waco, TX
The price is AU$218 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
AU$218
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Waco. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Popular attractions Magnolia Market at the Silos and Bledsoe-Miller ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (204 reviews)
"We were very happy with our experience. Will stay there again!"

Reviewed on 21 Jul. 2025

EVEN Hotel Waco - University Area by IHG
Holiday Inn Express And Suites Waco Downtown by IHG

Holiday Inn Express And Suites Waco Downtown by IHG

2.5 out of 5
101 Taylor Street, Waco, TX
The price is AU$188 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
AU$188
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Waco. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Magnolia Market at the Silos and Bledsoe-Miller Park are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (176 reviews)
"The service was excellent and room was clean."

Reviewed on 19 Jul. 2025

Holiday Inn Express And Suites Waco Downtown by IHG
OYO Hotel Waco University Area/ I-35

OYO Hotel Waco University Area/ I-35

2.5 out of 5
500 N Interstate 35 Frontage Rd, Waco, TX
The price is AU$91 per night from 26 July to 27 July
AU$91
26 July - 27 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Waco. Enjoy free parking, daily housekeeping, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Magnolia Market at the Silos and McLane Stadium ...
3.4/10 (436 reviews)
"Very comforting and convient..very pricey for this area."

Reviewed on 9 Apr. 2025

OYO Hotel Waco University Area/ I-35
Rodeway Inn

Rodeway Inn

2 out of 5
720 S Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Waco, TX
The price is AU$114 per night from 29 July to 30 July
AU$114
29 July - 30 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Waco. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Magnolia Market at the Silos and McLane Stadium are ...
6.6/10 (228 reviews)
Basic but clean.
"Room was clean. Easy and fast check in. Great location and close to food and shopping. Refrigerator was nice and cold. Will stay again. Only 2 pillows for each bed. We did not ask if more were available."

Reviewed on 15 Apr. 2025

Rodeway Inn
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Waco Downtown - Baylor

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Waco Downtown - Baylor

3 out of 5
911 S 10th St, Waco, TX
The price is AU$168 per night from 7 Aug to 8 Aug
AU$168
7 Aug - 8 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Waco. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,318 reviews)
"The hotel is nice and very clean. The lobby, amenities and rokms are well maintained. The staffs, especially Alyssa (front desk), are kind yet professional. Glad that we chose to stay here"

Reviewed on 20 Jul. 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Waco Downtown - Baylor
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Other neighbourhoods around East Riverside

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Elm Avenue District

While there might not be top attractions in Elm Avenue District, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Magnolia Market at the Silos and McLane Stadium.

Elm Avenue District
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Baylor

If you're spending some time in Baylor, Ferrell Center and Texas Ranger Hall of Fame are top sights worth seeing.

Baylor
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Brazos

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

While visiting Brazos, you might make a stop by sights like Magnolia Market at the Silos and Dr. Pepper Museum.

Brazos
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Carver

While Carver isn't home to many top sights, Cameron Park Zoo and Brazos Park East are some notable places to visit nearby.

Carver
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Brooks Oaks

Brooks Oaks might not have many top sights, but Magnolia Market at the Silos and Cameron Park Zoo are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Brooks Oaks
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Bellmead

Shopping and restaurants are notable features of Bellmead. You might consider stopping by Marlin Branch while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Bellmead

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