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Become Wild over Waco
Elite Circle Grill is one of Become Wild over Waco.

1. Elite Circle Grill

2132 S Valley Mills Dr (The Circle), Waco, TX
American Restaurant · University · 30 tips and reviews

Mary!Mary!: Elvis ate here! No, really he did. Eat like a king...or eat like THE King.

Waco Suspension Bridge is one of Become Wild over Waco.

2. Waco Suspension Bridge

(Brazos River), Waco, TX
Bridge · 7 tips and reviews

Mary!Mary!: Once the longest single span bridge in the US and the model for the Brooklyn Bridge. Find out how this bridge made Waco a town once larger than Dallas.

3. Darwin the Gorilla

3429 Austin Ave, Waco, TX
Arts and Entertainment · 1 tip

Mary!Mary!: Darwin's duds change with the seasons. So, be sure to check back regularly.

Dr Pepper Museum is one of Become Wild over Waco.

4. Dr Pepper Museum

7.9
300 S 5th St (at Mary Ave), Waco, TX
Museum · Downtown Waco · 37 tips and reviews

Mary!Mary!: Created right here in Waco at the Old Corner Drug Store. Learn about the history of sodas, DP, and even Waco. Then, get a genuine DP from a soda jerk like they used to do at 10, 2,& 4.

Hart-Patterson Track Complex is one of Become Wild over Waco.

5. Hart-Patterson Track Complex

Waco, TX
College Track · University · 1 tip

Mary!Mary!: See if the track makes you run as fast as gold medal Olympians Michael Johnson and Jeremy Wariner.

Ferrell Center is one of Become Wild over Waco.

6. Ferrell Center

1900 S University Parks Dr (at La Salle (US Hwy 77)), Waco, TX
College Basketball Court · Baylor University · 14 tips and reviews

Mary!Mary!: Home of the National Champion Lady Bears and the Baylor Men's Basketball teams. While there, see how you measure up to Brittney Griner and other players.

Floyd Casey Stadium is one of Become Wild over Waco.

7. Floyd Casey Stadium

3088 Burnett Ave., Waco, TX
College Stadium · University · 15 tips and reviews

Mary!Mary!: See where Heisman Trophy winner Robert Griffin III (RG3) made Baylor football relevant again.

George's Restaurant & Catering is one of Become Wild over Waco.

8. George's Restaurant & Catering

8.3
1925 Speight Ave (at S 20th St), Waco, TX
American Restaurant · University · 49 tips and reviews

Mary!Mary!: Grab a Big O (or two) after watching the Baylor Bears Football team dominate.

Armstrong Browning Library is one of Become Wild over Waco.

9. Armstrong Browning Library

8.6
710 Speight Avenue, Waco, TX
College Library · Baylor · 4 tips and reviews

Mary!Mary!: How do I love thee? Let me count the ways. Elizabeth Browning words move many...some enough to get married here.

Lake Waco is one of Become Wild over Waco.

10. Lake Waco

7.3
Waco, TX
Lake · 1 tip

Mary!Mary!: Pearl Harbor hero Doris Miller lived here...not in the lake, silly. Actually, the place where his childhood home stood is now covered by water.

11. Cottonland Castle

Austin (At 33rd St.), Waco, TX
Historic and Protected Site · 1 tip

Mary!Mary!: Want to feel like a queen or king? The owners of this castle home sure do.

Baris Pasta and Pizza is one of Become Wild over Waco.

12. Baris Pasta and Pizza

8.5
904 N Valley Mills Dr, Waco, TX
Italian Restaurant · 28 tips and reviews

Mary!Mary!: Fantastic Italian, made by real Italians. It's the best known secret of Waco.

D's Mediterranean Grill is one of Become Wild over Waco.

13. D's Mediterranean Grill

8.5
1503 Colcord Ave, Waco, TX
Mediterranean Restaurant · 14 tips and reviews

Mary!Mary!: Hidden treasure. You'll wonder why you've never been before.

Katie's Frozen Custard is one of Become Wild over Waco.

14. Katie's Frozen Custard

9.0
602 S Valley Mills Dr, Waco, TX
Ice Cream Parlor · 23 tips and reviews

Mary!Mary!: OOOOOOMMMMGGGGG! One of the best things that's ever been in my mouth.

Sironia is one of Become Wild over Waco.

15. Sironia

8.6
1509 Austin Ave, Waco, TX
Tea Room · Brazos · 6 tips and reviews

Mary!Mary!: The best desserts and chicken salad in town. Enough said.

Common Grounds is one of Become Wild over Waco.

16. Common Grounds

8.9
1123 S 8th St (at I-35), Waco, TX
Coffee Shop · Baylor · 60 tips and reviews

Mary!Mary!: Catch a mean cup o' joe while studying for finals or catch a live act. Find out why all the Baylor students love this place.

Kitok Restaurant is one of Become Wild over Waco.

17. Kitok Restaurant

7.8
1815 N 18th St (Maple Ave.), Waco, TX
Burger Joint · 13 tips and reviews

Mary!Mary!: Liplocker and oriental fries. You can thank me later!

Health Camp is one of Become Wild over Waco.

18. Health Camp

8.0
2601 Circle Rd, Waco, TX
Burger Joint · University · 23 tips and reviews

Mary!Mary!: Not eponymous. Instead it's known for it's delicious burgers and shakes.

Cameron Park Zoo is one of Become Wild over Waco.

19. Cameron Park Zoo

8.6
1701 N 4th St, Waco, TX
Park · 24 tips and reviews

Mary!Mary!: The biggest draw in town...really. It's an AMAZING zoo for a town this size.

Cameron Park is one of Become Wild over Waco.

20. Cameron Park

8.8
Cameron Park Dr, Waco, TX
Park · North Waco · 16 tips and reviews

Mary!Mary!: One of the biggest and best municipal parks in Texas (416 acres). Kids can play in the water wiggle park or on the playground equipment. Great for bikers and hikers, too.

Slippery Minnow Bar and Grill at Lake Waco is one of Become Wild over Waco.

21. Slippery Minnow Bar and Grill at Lake Waco

7.8
3201 Overflow Rd, Waco, TX
American Restaurant · 5 tips and reviews

Mary!Mary!: Great place to hang, catch live music, or eat the eponymous sandwich...DELISH!!

Mayborn Museum Complex is one of Become Wild over Waco.

22. Mayborn Museum Complex

8.2
1300 S University Parks Dr (btwn I-35 and LaSalle), Waco, TX
Museum · Baylor University · 15 tips and reviews

Mary!Mary!: An amazing learning place for the kiddos. Wonderful on-hands activities.

The Circle: S Valley Mills Dr / Robinson Drive / La Salle Ave is one of Become Wild over Waco.

23. The Circle: S Valley Mills Dr / Robinson Drive / La Salle Ave

Waco, TX
Intersection · Alta Vista · 5 tips and reviews

Mary!Mary!: You may never get out...ha ha!

Cricket's Waco is one of Become Wild over Waco.

24. Cricket's Waco

7.5
211 Mary Ave (at Franklin Ave.), Waco, TX
American Restaurant · Downtown Waco · 34 tips and reviews

Mary!Mary!: Like 100 beers on tap and yumma food, too.

Diamond Back's is one of Become Wild over Waco.

25. Diamond Back's

7.5
217 Mary Ave (Franklin), Waco, TX
Steakhouse · Downtown Waco · 9 tips and reviews

Mary!Mary!: AMAZING service and food.

Vitek's is one of Become Wild over Waco.

26. Vitek's

7.7
1600 Speight Ave (btw 16th & I-35), Waco, TX
BBQ Joint · Baylor · 32 tips and reviews

Mary!Mary!: Gut Pak is the most delicious thing that makes no sense that you might ever love.

La Fiesta Restaurant & Cantina is one of Become Wild over Waco.

27. La Fiesta Restaurant & Cantina

7.1
3815 Franklin Ave (Valley Mills Dr), Waco, TX
Mexican Restaurant · 39 tips and reviews
Cathay House is one of Become Wild over Waco.

28. Cathay House

7.1
825 Wooded Acres Dr (Richland Dr.), Waco, TX
Asian Restaurant · 10 tips and reviews
Bosque River Stage is one of Become Wild over Waco.

29. Bosque River Stage

Waco, TX
Music Venue · McLennan Community College · 1 tip

Mary!Mary!: Especially in the summer, be sure to catch a concert or if you're lucky enough, catch one of MCC's award-winning performances on the beautiful water front.

Gerik's Ole Czech Bakery is one of Become Wild over Waco.

30. Gerik's Ole Czech Bakery

100 Midway Ctr (Hwy 84), Woodway, TX
Bakery · 1 tip

Mary!Mary!: See why Chef Wolfgang Puck thought their pastries were so great. Made fresh daily. YUMMA!!!!!

Shipley Do-Nuts is one of Become Wild over Waco.

31. Shipley Do-Nuts

8.3
8900 W Highway 84 (Hewitt Dr.), Woodway, TX
Donut Shop · 9 tips and reviews

Mary!Mary!: Get the glazed hot....OOOOMMMMGGG!!!