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Waco, One Stop at a Time

Dr Pepper Museum

Take a tour of the Dr Pepper Museum in Waco, Texas where it was founded in 1885. Learn all about the history and creation of Dr Pepper, taste test, and even create your own special soda concoction in the Liquid Lab!

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Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum

Packed with memorabilia from real life rangers and fictional characters, the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum showcases artifacts, collections and objects the Rangers recovered from robberies and train heists. Take a look at these rare pieces of history from the past 200 years!

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Waco Mammoth National Monument

Did you know mammoths once lived and walked in Waco, Texas? Visit the dig site at the Waco Mammoth National Monument and view mammoth fossils ranging from 65,000 - 72,000 years old.

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Waco Suspension Bridge

The Waco Suspension Bridge was the first suspension bridge in Texas. It's over 150 years old and was used as a way for cattle drivers to cross the Brazos River. It took around 3 million bricks to build the bridge!

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Cameron Park Zoo

The Cameron Park Zoo is a family favorite stop for travelers and locals in Waco, Texas. They have over 1,700 animals and 52 acres of animal habitats and experiences!

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Doris Miller Memorial

Visit the Doris Miller Memorial and learn about the history of World War II hero, Doris Miller. He was the first African American to be awarded the Navy Cross, which he earned for his bravery during the attack on Pearl Harbor.

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Waco Downtown Cultural District

Spend a day exploring the Waco Downtown Cultural District. Here you'll find the Dr Pepper Museum, the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum, murals and sculptures (even a scuplture zoo!), riverside parks, the Waco Suspension Bridge and so much more.

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Waco's live concerts by the river, festivals, theaters, rodeos, art galleries, symphony orchestra, zoo, and unique museums turn many a day trip into an overnight or two.

Aloft Hotel
900 South 11th Street,
Waco, TX, 76706
Element Waco
2200 Robinson Drive,
Waco, TX 76706

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