Transcript Welcome to Waco!

A Student's Guide
to Waco
Steven Newcomb
Student Body External Vice President
(713) 540-0767
[email protected]
Founded in 1837 - Huaco
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Heart of Texas
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Population:
•Waco: ~125,00
•Greater Waco: 250,000
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McLennan Community College
and Texas State Technical
College
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Practical Details
Grocery stores
•HEB, Walmart, Target, Sam’s, and Aldi
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Hospitals
•Hillcrest and Providence
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Things To Do
Recreation
Hawaiian Falls Water Park
●Lions Park Putt-Put
●Golf courses – Cottonwood, Twin Rivers
●BSR Cable Park – Waterskiing, wakeboarding, etc.
●Canoes, Kayaks, and Sunfish on Brazos River (Baylor Marina)
●Baylor Outdoor Recreation! (Rock Climbing, Backpacking, etc)
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Things To Do
Recreation
Hiking and Biking – Cameron Park
●Paint Ball and Laser Tag
●Skeet and Trap Shooting
●Rollerskating
●Bowling and Tennis (at Baylor too!)
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Things To Do
Touring and Learning
Dr. Pepper Museum
●Waco Mammoth Site
●Mayborn Museum
●Texas Ranger Museum
●Texas Sports Hall of Fall
●Waco River Charters
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Things To Do
Movies, Theatre and Arts
Waco Hippodrome
Galaxy 16
Regal 16
Many shows and musicals by Baylor students on campus!
Waco Civic Theatre
Jubiliee Theatre
Multiple Art Studios including Baylor’s own!
Things To Do
Some Local (non-chain) Places to Eat (many more)
Café Homestead
George’s
Schmaltz’s
World Cup Café
Baris’ Pasta and Pizza
Vitek’s
Finer Dining
135 Prime
1424
Diamondback’s
Lake Waco
Hiking and biking opportunity
•Scenic views
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Cameron Park
At 416 acres, Cameron Park is one of the
state’s largest municipal parks. It’s the perfect
place for running or biking difficult trails,
playing disc golf, hammocking, or having a
picnic.
In addition to the athletic opportunities and
scenic views, there’s a large zoo which is home
to a variety of animals.
Waco Downtown Famers Market
Every Saturday from 9am-1pm
•wacodowntownfarmersmarket.com
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Downtown – Shopping and Dining!
Community Events
Tips and Testimonials
“Find your group of friends and go explore Waco together. It’s an awesome
community, but best when shared with friends.” - Casey Meyer
“I love Waco because all of the local businesses and shops bring a special
charm that isn’t present in my hometown.” - Corinne Bruton
“Waco is growing, and it’s so exciting to be here during
such pivotal moments as the city makes strides into the
future.” - Lawren Kinghorn
“The people of Waco are part of what make this city so
great. Everyone is so kind and genuine. Waco has a laidback
atmosphere which makes it so easy to adjust to and
explore.” - Nan Tolson
A Student's Guide
to Waco
Steven Newcomb
Student Body External Vice President
(713) 540-0767
[email protected]