Waco Travel Information
Like Dallas, Waco has a restored warehouse district and revitalized
downtown, but lacks Dallas’ hustle and bustle. Once you get away from
the highway, Waco's natural beauty is immediately at hand. Large trees
line the rivers and the leaves turn a variety of colors in the fall.
Waco is home to Baylor University, which gives Waco a college-town
feel, and a definite prestige; Baylor University is the largest
Baptist university in the world and the oldest university in Texas
that still holds its original name. The soft drinks Dr. Pepper and Big
Red were born here, as was comedian Steve Martin. Stroll down
the picturesque River Walk along the Brazos River, and cross the
pedestrian suspension bridge from east to west Waco. The bridge is
beautifully lit at night. Lake Waco offers fishing, canoeing, kayaking
and other water sports. Waco is about 90 miles south of Dallas
on I-35.
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