This is a fabulous hidden gem! It is so well maintained and the lady running it was so…read moreinformative. Bonus there's a Lefty Frizzell museum here as my father in law used to play guitar with him back in the day! Lots of buildings to look in and explore and we spent an easy hour here. My 11 year old son was entertained the whole time and learned a lot. Definitely a fun stop if passing through or head over to the fruitcake factory and planetarium at Navarro College and make a whole day of it!

Totally worth checking out if you're in the area! My kids and I loved it! So much well preserved…read morehistory and we loved that you can actually touch some stuff unlike most other places. The only downside was the bathroom. They do have a bathroom, but it's more like a big outhouse and the toilet wasn't very clean, so my 3yr old had to just hold it which was hard. Otherwise, this place was great! I'd just recommend using the bathroom before arriving.

I appreciate the work being done by TPWD. the facility is nice, clean, and not too big. Short…read morepresentation and fish feeding at the aquarium was good. Lots of smaller aquariums showcasing various native fish. Ride the tram and take the short walk back on the "wetlands trail" (not wet) and enjoy the birds and the scenery. Be prepared for lots of kids if the school busses are present.

If you enjoy seeing native Texas fish and enjoy learning about them, I'm sure you've already been…read morehere, right? If you haven't, you need to make the trip! This is a really cool place! Lots to see! Bring the kids! Seriously, bring the kids! Besides learning about and seeing the hatcheries, you and THE KIDS can fish their well stocked tanks. There are multiple tours and a very educational walking path in between a few ponds with cascading stream with slow creeks full of turtles, frogs, birds and fish! HUGE parking lot, very cheap, and be prepared to spend a few hours here. While there is a snack bar, there are some fantastic near by restaurants.

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.

Little museum that's definitely worth your time to go see :-) they have some neat objects.read more

The museum is set up in a huge one story home. So it's a bit underwhelming when you get there…read more Don't expect a building like the museums downtown. After the disappointment of the outside appearance you will be pleased to find the inside is packed with culture! They've covered A LOT of culture from around the world and done it in a well organized manner that's easy to follow. Lots of authentic items as well. If you're lucky they may have an event or two going on as well. Overall I liked the experience and would definitely recommend. They're not as known so I hope they get more recognition for their work.

My wife and I went there yesterday. Be sure and call ahead to schedule your tour, because that's…read morehow it's done (and it is very easy and owner very accommodating). This museum is a great little (hidden) gem not far from courthouse. It will especially appeal to people, say, 60 and older, but there's memorabilia in it that kids will love too. Saw lots of things in there that I hadn't seen since my childhood, so I was constantly flooded with memories. We give it two thumbs up!

Fun Time. The owner, Carol, doesn't post hours, he's old…read moreschool just call his number to schedule or get in. He had a super collection of 60's of memorabilia.

I don't know how I ended up at Webb Gallery during a time when it was actually open. When my wife…read moreand I rolled into Waxahachie late one Saturday afternoon and found nearly everything closed, we had no idea that we were walking into Webb Gallery during one of the only times all week when it isn't. The first thing you're likely to notice here is the dog. I hope you like playing with dogs, because the little black Boston terrier in this place is going to bring you toys and expect you to throw them. His little black body is going to blast and shake his way back and forth across the room the entire time you're there. He cares not for art. He cares for play. If you're at all like me, once you managed to lure the hyper little dog close enough to a wall to actually look at the art, you're going to be delighted. I've gone to contemporary art museums, trying to make myself a better person in some way, and spent the whole time trying to understand... anything... really. I read information about the artists and what they're trying to portray, and my brain makes a noise like "buh" and shuts down. Here, though, the art is simply delightful. When we went, there were sideshow posters and paintings like old tattoos. There were small pieces based on elaborate displays of bad puns and large moving displays made of toothpicks. There was cute jewelry like the silver necklace my wife bought with the pendant that just says "blah blah blah." Everything is fun and whimsical and punctuated by the excited grunts of a tiny dog dropping a Gumby toy at your feet. The owners seemed very happy to discuss any of the pieces with us, and knew all about the artists who had created the art. I think they stayed open longer just because we walked in when we did, and at no point did we seem rushed to get out. We felt very welcome and enjoyed every minute of our visit to Webb Gallery. If I ever find myself in the area on a slow weekend afternoon again, I will certainly be stopping in to see what's in their gallery next.

How I wish there were more than five stars…read more In town visiting family from Wisconsin, Julie graciously allowed me to come into their gallery/shop Monday afternoon to look around. I have very rarely had such a good experience. She was insanely knowledgable about every item in the room, made me feel 100% welcomed, and had me not wanting to leave. I cannot wait to visit again.

This place is super cool and it's free! An awesome way to kill a couple of hours on a Saturday…read moremorning with the kiddos. When you pull up it's literally just a house with a sign outside with the name on it. When you walk in the place you are hit with an instant animal stench. Not complaining...I mean I get it. To the left was a small souvenir store and the right was an room with a cash register and a table. This room lead into a kitchen where food is prepared for the animals/reptiles. There is also a bird in a cage that lives in there. He is loud and loves attention. Down the hall there is a gender neutral restroom and then the room that holds all the animals/reptiles. The room was small and had many habitats inside. I must say the selection of things to see was awesome! And the presentation of feeding the dragons, lizards, snakes and everything else was totally cool. My three year old loved it!! She was able to help feed and pet many of the reptiles. Just a tip...bring a bug catcher and you could walk away with a walking stick bug! We were bummed when we couldn't take one home. Happy Yelping!

From the owner: Backyard Wildlife Resource Center is an educational family resource that focuses on the wildlife…read morearound us with live exhibits, private animal encounters, real wildlife specimens, free classes, birthday parties, campus presentations, community events, and more!

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!

We were thoroughly surprised by the Mayborn Museum. It looks small but it offers so much for kids…read more The first floor is the museum and the second floor is interactive and mainly for kids. We spent the whole day here except going out for lunch as they offer re-entry. Check out the Design Lab and Lights and Sounds areas. We had the most fun there. Also, there are scavenger hunts all over the museum so keep your eyes open for those.

We visited Scarborough's Hollow Fall Fantasy Festival on opening weekend, and this was such a fun…read moreway to kick off fall! If you know Scarborough Renaissance Festival from the spring, this is a completely different experience. The grounds are transformed for fall with costumed characters, live entertainment, food, vendors, fantasy elements, and plenty of spooky surprises. Do NOT skip the Mythical Museum! We absolutely loved it. There are so many exhibits about mystical creatures to look at and read about, and our kids had a blast exploring everything. Blackthorn Haunted Castle was another highlight. It has live actors throughout, so this is a true haunted-house experience rather than just a decorated walkthrough. So much fun and very well done! There's a lot more to experience than we expected, so definitely allow yourself several hours. Scarborough's Hollow runs Saturdays through October 31, 2026, and I highly recommend checking it out if you're looking for something different to do this fall around DFW.

People have been attending SCREAMS for 3 decades. SCREAMS was a multi-generational tradition that…read moremany of us looked forward to all year. SCREAMS WAS HALLOWEEN for a lot of us. Walking up to the entrance just as the sun had dropped, and being met with fire bursts from the castle walls. Scare actors roaming amongst the waiting patrons. Catching the freakshows and bands between haunts. Hanging around until after midnight as the park died down and people vacated. That was the best time of the night! Just walking amongst the trees and reveling in the Halloween atmosphere. Taking it all in. Those were collective memories for thousands. THEN, you big Ren Fair nerds come in with yet another "Pumpkin Patch", family friendly, smelly nerd hippie-fest that shuts down@9pm and absolutely destroys it all. I wish your venture and your personal lives the worst for ruining this.

Waco Mammoth National Monument was such an incredible experience! Seeing the mammoth fossils right…read morewhere they were discovered was fascinating. It's amazing to think about these enormous animals roaming Texas thousands of years ago. The site is beautifully preserved, and there's so much interesting history to learn. Such a unique and memorable stop in Waco. I absolutely loved it and would highly recommend visiting!

As a National Park enthusiast, I was really excited to learn this site wasn't too far from my…read morefriend's house and so I was ecstatic to visit Waco Mammoth National Monument while in Texas. I'm also glad I happened to bring my National Park passport (you just never know!) Anyway, Waco Mammoth is definitely one of the more unusual units of the National Park System I've visited but also worth the visit!!! The history behind the site is fascinating. After two men discovered bones in 1978, researchers from Baylor University and other institutions began excavating the area and quickly realized they had uncovered something incredible! More and more fossils were found and in 2015 my guy President Obama established the site as an official unit of the National Park System. Though, one thing visitors should know ahead of time is that even though this is a National Park Service site, our America the Beautiful passes do NOT work here. General entry to the park grounds is free, but there is a separate fee to enter the dig shelter because it is operated in partnership with the City of Waco to help support preservation efforts. The actual dig shelter is absolutely the highlight of the experience, though you'll need to join a guided tour led by a docent. Hopefully you end up with one who is especially knowledgeable and enthusiastic because that really makes the experience come alive. I loved seeing the nation's first and only recorded evidence of a nursery herd of Colombian Mammoths from the Ice Age! So neat. At least 19 mammoths were discovered and the jury (err, scientists) are still out on how exactly these mammoths came to be trapped at this site/the reasoning for their passing. Anyway, this is a fascinating stop and absolutely worth visiting if you're in the Waco area, especially if you enjoy history, science, paleontology, or just visiting National Park units. It's not a full-day destination by any means, but it's definitely educational, memorable, and offers something very different from the typical national park experience!