Area Attractions

Enjoy giant burritos and New Mexico-style “stacked enchiladas” at this lively Mexican chain, which spices up many of its dishes with Hatch green chile sauce.

Stop by for all-day breakfast and pick up a croque madame, custom crepe, or espresso at this charming bakery, which offers delicious pastries and baguettes as well.

Dig into a mesquite, wood-grilled steak, a towering burger with Roadhouse BBQ sauce, or zesty chili-lime salmon at this classic roadhouse chain.

Meaty sandwiches on French Parisian bread are a specialty at this casual chain, which also serves up fresh salads and specialty pizzas.

Bring the family to this 52-acre zoo by the Brazos River, whose grounds are home to more than 1,731 animals, including Komodo dragons and orangutans.

Vintage advertisements, signs, and a preserved 1940s delivery truck tell the story of Dr. Pepper products inside this century-old bottling plant. The soft drink was created in Waco, Texas in 1885.

Head to this charming two-block market to shop home goods, get lunch at one of a dozen food trucks, tour the garden and garden store, or pick up treats at an on-site bakery. Live music and events are common in the summer.

Located on the banks of the Brazos River, this museum preserves the history of the Texas Rangers, collecting Lipan Apache arrows alongside badges, uniforms, and case files. Regularly scheduled talks by Rangers are a highlight.