Think this is a newer location. Some of the streets are closed in Waco due to construction and…read morepossibly upcoming Silobration. You can see everything here in a day. Currently featuring the work of Kermit Oliver. Only American designer of Hermes scarves. Few scarves in there along with some of his other work.

Kiddo went to an Art Camp here in the summer. Absolutely awesome and highly recommended. Staff is…read moreknowledgeable and friendly. Facilities are just fine - shaded outside courtyard a perk! We plan on checking out some of their other activities and events soon! :)

Can I give more than 5 stars!? This museum is amazing. If you have children, drop everything and…read moreGO. If you don't have children, also go! It's immersive, interactive, tactile. One of the best museums I've been to (and I've been to a lot). Budget at least two hours and bring food (there's a designated eating area upstairs). KIDS: Before visiting, I didn't know much, only that it was a science museum with some stuff for kids. Well, the amount of children's activities blew me away. The entire top floor is children's exhibits -- a large variety of rooms. You have music and light, engineering (building), space, bubbles, a craft room for older kids. For younger kids, there is a tea party room and a homestead room (all super hands-on, with lots to play with). I'm sure I'm forgetting something. Ultimately, there was a lot to do upstairs and it appealed to a variety of ages. That's just the upstairs! In addition to the kids' top floor, there was a children's play area (under 5) downstairs with a mini grocery store, a fire station, and more. There was also a water play area and a live animal exhibit (snakes, spiders, lizards) plus a little book nook (all downstairs). As if that wasn't enough, there was a traveling exhibit on mosquitos that had a ton of interactive children's content. Like I said, the amount of kids' content blew me away. Needless to say, my kids had a blast. ADULTS: I thought that the adult exhibits were super well done. Everything is very thoughtfully designed. The layout is so pleasant, with color scheme and formatting done just right for the subject. As a lifelong museum-goer and a museum studies major, I just would not shut up about it (sympathies to my husband). Additionally, each exhibit was so interactive and tactile. This is fantastic for adults but also amazing for adults with kids. So hard to go to museums with kids because they get bored when they can't touch stuff. We were actually able to walk around and experience the exhibits while our kids touched any interactive elements. In the history/culture of the local region room, I loved being able to go inside the indigenous housing and touch the wood. Also, the gospel room felt like being inside a tiny church (simple but powerful with a lot of songs to listen to). The other rooms were also really immersive -- the caves, the flora/fauna room (with taxidermied animals), the mammoth excavation underneath the transparent floor, the ability to see an actual paleontologist in the lab cleaning a mammoth bone, the cabinet of curiosities. I loved the design of the cabinet of curiosities and my kids enjoyed opening all the drawers. One tiny complaint -- all the info had to be obtained via their website (very easy with the QR code). However, maybe for some less tech savvy (older?) folks or people who just want to put their phone away, I wished for a bare minimum label just to explain what the objects were. This would allow for a quick glance understanding while also offering the ability to obtain more info via QR code. HISTORIC VILLAGE: On top of all the amazing stuff inside, there is a historic village behind the museum. Unlike many other similar villages which block access inside the buildings entirely, this one actually allowed you to enter several of them. We were able to explore the church, the schoolhouse, and some of the housing (the actual rooms were behind glass in some of the housing). Some fun photo opportunities here. Both adults and kids enjoyed this part! Don't miss it. FEE: For what you get, the admission fee is very reasonable. I've paid more for less. Adults are $12. Kids 2-15 are $10. Under 2 are free. ACCESSIBILITY: This museum seems very committed to maximizing their accessibility. Everything seems to be wheelchair-accessible. They also offer sensory accommodations -- according to their website, they offer sensory backpacks (noise-reducing headphones and fidget tools). STAFF: I found the staff to be very friendly and helpful. Ultimately, this place is wonderful. It's not a huge museum but it felt huge given all they've done with it. Couldn't recommend it more. Honestly, whoever designed this museum, KUDOS to you!

We have been here twice and have loved it both times! There is SO much to do. So many floors and…read morethemed rooms of fun for all ages (bubble room, craft room, trains, grocery store, sound and light, tea room, etc). This is also a great value! Admission was affordable and was part of our "GetOut" austin passes. The only tricky thing may be parking. There are a lot of spaces, but each time we've gone it's been a full lot. Would definitely recommend this place for kiddos!

This place has a lot history and fact that most people don't know. It is well laid out. There is a…read morefew interactive things to do. So Big and Small children don't get bored.

Having watched the CW's "Walker" featuring Jared Padalecki, I've been itching to check out the…read moreTexas Ranger Museum! If you're thinking it's a museum for the baseball team like Tracy P. thought, uhm, it's not. Haha. Texas Rangers have an illustrious history. Surprisingly, not all TR's were good, but for the most part they were lawmen. Do watch the 45-minute film before touring the museum which helped me appreciate the exhibits as it ties the TRs with almost every aspect of Texas history. There are interactive exhibits so you can pick up and feel the weight of a TR gun. And there are somber reminders of the most famous Waco incident. Expect to spend a decent couple of hours here and stop by the gift shop for a memorabilia. Only $10.50 per adult admission. Enjoyed it! Closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas and NY.

This was a neat experience. It was highly recommended and I had no idea about the history of Dr…read more Pepper. Overall, it was really cool to learn more not only about the soda, but the city of Waco, and the overall history of soda too! I like how the areas of the museum were split up and there was a lot to see and learn. I thought it was going to be a little less historical, more fun, with all kinds of products to try. At the end of the tour you can get a hand crafted soda from one of the soda jerks and I don't know if it was the Texas heat, the fact that it was so freshly made, or that I just hadn't had a full sugar soda in a while but oh my goodness!!!!! I still think about how sweet and refreshing the root beer and Dr Pepper we had were. When in Waco, get a Dr Pepper.

This was such a fun experience. We took a speed tour as we got there 40 minutes before closing and…read morewere truly there for the gift shop and drink at the end. This is your usual gimmicky side of the road stop that feels very old yet interesting to experience. Bonus Points for the "Lil Sweet" Funko Pop i got to purchase Also shout out to the employees all of them were wonderful, informative and kind. I'll be suggesting this to anyone I know who comes through town.

great bridge to walk over the river. the wooden walking paths on the side are nice and there was no…read moretrash on the bridge.

Its beauty is to aesthetically entice and attract the eyes visiting the Waco Convention Center…read more Unfortunately, it lacks servicing the close proximity of the EAST WACO Citizenry and Community's needs. The Bledsoe Miller Park has an overdue tribute statue of Doris Miller-but the city has erased Moore High School, Jefferson Moore High School, the late Indian Springs Middle School-leaving no where for the black community to access, heritage.., and the be active, and be a part integral to Waco pride. The Bledsoe Miller park located on Bridge Street-Elm/Washington Avenue was where black families had Easter Egg Hunts, played baseball and softball. It was where my dad pushed me high in the swing where I tried to touch the trees that grew upward seemingly enabling me to touch the sky. There are fewer park benches-no pits to roast hotdogs, grill burgers, or heat s'mores 'till the marshmallows almost melted away and burned ! .., There are the no public outdoor swimming pools on the East Side of the mighty Brazos-part of the Red River and the -Colorado River. Our Brazos River has 7 tributaries.. home of the historic Chisholm Trail, the route used in the post-Civil War era to drive cattle overland from ranches in southern Texas, across the Red River into Indian Territory, and ending at Kansas rail stops. A little further south was the great Cotton Palace that was erased also. The Cotton Palace was an exhibition ground in the area of Clay Avenue, Dutton Avenue and South Sixteenth Street in Waco, Texas, from 1895 to 1930. Waco was central to amazing history with Waco Connally Airforce Base has only remnants that still exist today. Along with the Waco Veteran's Hospital that has diminished where as the Olin E. Teague Veteran's Medical Center located in Temple,Texas; 40-45 miles south of WACO has grown and is basically replaced the Waco VA as an essential government based medical facility. Walker's Auditorium where WACO, Texas (a report done by FOX 44 NEWS) - When looking back at East Waco there are few things more iconic than Walker's Auditorium. However, the venue has been forgotten - there is not one picture of the famed building that seems to exist. On a street in East Waco stands the daughter of a trailblazer. Charlotte Floyd-Love, the only child of Herbert Walker - the legendary Black -Waco businessman who opened up the iconic Walker's Auditorium in 1945. Even though there are no pictures of it, remnants of the famed building is like time has passed on and remains only in the mind's eye of their grandchildren born in the late 1940's and 50's.. Behind the old bricks echoed the music of legends. "Ike and Tina" and "Little Stevie" rocked East Waco with their immense talent, but Charlotte shares there were so many more. *My mother, who worked for Mr. Charlie DeVall at the best restaurant in Waco-the Chicken Shack favored Walker's Auditorium, was fortunate to go there and swoon over her favorite, the incomparable Billy Eckstein. "B.B. King was one of my very special ones..." she gushes. "Bobby Blue Bland. I enjoyed all....love them. Gladys Knight. James Brown..." ***I am sad that the city of Waco is disappearing. WE NEED MORE WALKING PATHS LIKE THE MCC OUTDOOR WALKING TRACK- and the nice and adequate Baylor University Outdoor track named for the recently passed great Track Coach -Coach Clyde Heart whom I met and engaged with twice in the last year. He Coached my classmates Michael Beck, and Larry M. Davis-as well as several Gold Medalist Olympians, including Dallas,Texas native Michael Johnson, along with Jeremy Wariner, and Darold Williamson. We need a weatherized-cushioned walking path for all Wacoans: Extending from the Highway 77L and MLK Jr. Boulevard along to pass magnificent Baylor's McLane Stadium to extend pass Franklin Avenue near Indian Spring Park to down along the Brazos River Walk winding down past the Herring Bridge to Brazos Park East!! Make us all a safe, pertinent, durable walking path/ track to walk, build health, hope, and dream for the future, execute the present, and reminisce and improve upon the past. Why Not ? Because we surely do need it.., ...Why, because there is no insulated mapped out walking trail for us like the awesome McLennan Community College outdoor walking track located at 1400 College Drive 76708. Indian Spring Park seems to be only a place for a few people to picnic.

Had a blast with my daughters! Kelvin and Travis were engaged and helpful...and FUN! Top notch…read moreplace with great axes, quality boards, and fun staff! Locally owned by a veteran too! I love supporting local businesses AND our veterans!

Drew was super nice ! And apparently we are really good at axe throwing (who knew I would be?) we…read moreplayed a couple games, then got to throw some more challenging items (damn you, shovel). One of the games involved giant jenga and it was fun! Nice atmosphere, friendly folk, pretty decently priced. Definitely going back.

Waco is one of my favorite places to visit and I do so quite often…read more So much history and so much to do there. Dr. Pepper Museum Mount Carmel Center (that's an eery visit) Baylor University Magnolia Market/Silos (Chip & Joanna Gaines) Waco Mammoth National Monument Texas Ranger Hall of Fame Cameron Park Cameron Park Zoo Spice Village (over 60 vendors) Suspension Bridge The Castle ...& so much more...

Waco, TX, home on Baylor university, is quite the hidden gem of Texas cities. It is known for its…read moretop three top tourist attractions: 1) Waco Mammoth National Monument 2) Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum, and 3) Dr. Pepper Museum. Waco is also known for the Waco Suspension Bridge, zoo and parks. However, most notably Waco amassed large media presence from the David Koresh standoff. David Koresh was the cult leader of the Branch Davidians, a religious sect based at the Mount Carmel Center near Waco, Texas. The group believed in apocalyptic prophecies and Koresh claimed to be the messiah. Allegations of child abuse and illegal weapons stockpiling drew federal attention. For 51 days, there was a standoff between the Branch Davidians and the US Bureau of Alcohol, Tabacco and Firearms (ATF) and later including the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The FBI deployed tear gas, and, in the process, a fire started that took the lives of adults and children. Looking at this very pristine city now, you could not imagine such an horrific event happening.

I could spend hours here. Day trip in Waco and read tips to stop here for all the small retail…read morevendors to shop from, where you can find pretty much anything. From clothes to jewelry, home decor, memorable, food, and more. Staff was friendly and cute set up that's easy to get lost in. I loved the jewelry selection and picked up some pieces. It's located on the 2nd floor and get ready to shop for all the gifts you need.

Absolutely adore Spice Village. It's a great way to support local shops away from the hub-bub of…read morethe Magnolia compound frenzy. It's located on a second floor (stair and elevator access) and there are so many good things as far as the eye can see. It's a collective of local shops and proprietors selling their wares. Anything and everything you can think of can be bought here: Menswear Ladies wear Kids wear Baby wear Accessories Jewelry Antiques Housewares Candles Makeup Toys Perfume Crafts Texas-themed merch Bath bombs Bath salts Body spray Towels Lotions Wellness products Facial products Hair products Wine Candy Cards Spices Kitschy things Lawn decor Dried flowers Furniture Dishes Essential oils Magnets Stickers Drinkware Need I go on? Seriously SO MUCH good stuff. Great place to get lost in for an hour or two.

Yummy coffee with a Wonderful mission of sharing their profits! Great people, too! Owner was super…read morefriendly and helpful.

We were in town and changed plans to come through this place. We came by at 8:00am and the empty…read moredrive through line was a bit long of a wait for food pre-made breakfast burrito. Not good. BAD coffee & latte. Wonder what coffee beans they use here. It's not good. Take the chocolate banana bread if you need to get something good. Disappointed.