Waco Convention & Visitors Bureau

05/25/2024

We’re wrapping up National Travel & Tourism Week at the Waco Downtown Farmers Market! 🎉🛍️

Come by for a free sticker as you shop - we’re still here til 1 p.m.! ✨

05/24/2024

We’re excited to be at the Texas Travel Information Center - Waskom today celebrating National Travel & Tourism Week - stop by and let’s plan your perfect trip to Waco! 🎉✨

05/23/2024

Looking for a hotel and having trouble finding a room? 🛎🛏 Some area hotels are nearing or are at capacity due to storm damage south of Waco.

Feel free to give the Waco Welcome Center a call at 254.750.8696! 📞 Or, you can also visit destinationwaco.org/lodging and use the "Book Your Stay" feature to book your room directly. 🧳️

05/23/2024

Today’s pop-up location is canceled due to the inclement weather, but we hope you’ll make plans to join us in celebrating National Travel & Tourism week on Saturday at the Waco Downtown Farmers Market! 🎉✨

05/22/2024

Today we’re celebrating National Travel & Tourism Week from one of the wildest spots in Waco - Cameron Park Zoo! 🦧🐯🦒

Come by for a free sticker on the way in to see some of your favorite critters - we’re still here til 3 p.m.! 🐢🤗🐘

05/21/2024

This weekend, the Mayborn Museum Complex celebrated 20 years of sparking curiosity in our community with an unforgettable masquerade gala and the BIG reveal of Waco’s new life-size mammoth sculptures - come see these gentle giants at their new home in front of the museum! 🦣✨

05/21/2024

This week is National Travel & Tourism Week, and we’re excited to celebrate the value of travel and tourism to local businesses, the economy and the well-being of our community! 🧳✨

We hope you’ll come by our special pop-up locations each day as we celebrate Waco all week long! 🎉 Details: ➡️ bit.ly/nttw24waco

05/11/2024

This week, we celebrated Carla Pendergraft and her incredible 34 years of service to the City of Waco with a special retirement reception at the Waco Convention Center! 🎉

We’re grateful for everything Carla has done for both our community and the CVB since beginning her career in 1990, and we wish her all the best in her very well-deserved retirement. ❤️

Congratulations and best wishes, Carla - we will miss you! ✨

05/01/2024

Looking for some adventures in Waco? Get ready to taste, sip, and explore your way through Waco's hidden gems on one of our many tours available. Read our latest blog to learn more!

Step into Waco’s history, sample the city’s best beer, or go behind the scenes of Fixer Upper with these Waco-area tours. All you have to do is enjoy.

04/30/2024

One of the visitors at Eclipse Over Texas: Live from Waco was Kyle Adler, of Kyle Adler Photography. He shared this beautiful photo of the eclipse over Waco! Notice the solar prominence at the 5:30 position.

04/25/2024

We can’t wait to Silobrate with you! 🤩

📆 Thursday, Oct. 10 • Saturday, Oct. 12

📍 Visit Magnolia | 601 Webster Ave.

➡️ magnolia.com/visit/events/silobration

04/17/2024

Mandy Spikes marked her 20th anniversary of working for the City of Waco by graduating from the LeadershipPlenty Institute tonight. Please join us in congratulating her on this momentous accomplishment. Way to go, Mandy!

04/12/2024

WACO FILM LOCATION - 🎥 A Baylor student is looking for a 1970s or '80s yellow house with a porch, and a tree in the backyard for a film project. He needs this by April 27. Please reply with a photo if you have something that meets the bill! 🎬🏡🌳

04/12/2024

🌟👕🧢 For those interested in capturing memories of the solar eclipse, Waco eclipse posters, stickers, t-shirts, and caps can be a great keepsake. 🌒🛍️

We have Waco eclipse posters and a limited number of eclipse stickers for sale at https://mywacoshop.com. We are taking pre-orders for t-shirts and caps at https://eclipseovertexas2024.com.

This is official merchandise from the Eclipse Over Texas: Live from Waco event of April 8, 2024. 🌟👕🧢

Official online shop for the City of Waco. Shop Waco gifts, souvenirs, clothing, drinkware, and more. Waco Welcome Center.

04/11/2024

Calling all foodies! 🍕✨🌮 Head downtown THIS Saturday for a day of food and fun at The Texas Food Truck Showdown as food trucks from across the state compete for Texas Food Truck Champion. 🥙

Enjoy the Pop Up Market, Kids Zone, Beer & Wine Garden, live entertainment and, of course, over 30 delicious food trucks! 🍔🍩

📆 Saturday, April 13
⏰ 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
📍 Heritage Square | 311 Austin Ave.
➡️ More info: thetexasfoodtruckshowdown.com

04/09/2024

The eclipse may have come and gone, but we still have eclipse-related merch, and it’s going fast! ☀️🌙

✨ Kids’ tees! ✨ Cosmic jewelry! ✨ Bandanas! ✨ Stickers! ✨

Get your faves in person at the Waco Welcome Center (106 Texas Ranger Trail) or buy online at mywacoshop.com! 🛍️

04/06/2024

📢 Attention Visitors to Baylor! 📢 Sign up to receive Baylor Alert* text messages while you are at McLane Stadium for Eclipse Over Texas: Live from Waco!

Text Baylor1845 to 226787 to receive Baylor Alerts in the event of an emergency.
*Note: Subscriptions automatically expire after 3 days.

04/04/2024

🌟 ECLIPSE VOLUNTEER NEEDS 🌟

Exciting news! 🌞🌙 We’re seeking enthusiastic volunteers to be part of the Eclipse Over Texas: Live from Waco event on Monday, April 8. As a volunteer, you’ll play a crucial role in sharing the rare astronomical spectacle of a total solar eclipse with attendees. Free event admission, t-shirt, and more! Choose from the following:

1) Parking Shift 1, 5:30am-9:30am, 8 of 20 filled
2) Parking Shift 2, 9:30a-1:15p, 2 of 20 filled
3) Crowd Support Shift 2, 10:30am-1:15pm, 5 0f 30 filled
4) Main Gate Greeter Shift 2, 10:30am-1:15pm, 14 of 20 filled
5) Crowd Support Shift 3, 2p-4p, 3 of 15 filled
6) Event Breakdown, 4p-8p, 13 of 30 filled

Signup at this link: https://signup.com/go/NuzJAbt - and THANK YOU!

04/02/2024

🌞If you’re coming to Waco to view the Solar Eclipse, we’ve got you covered with the free Waco Attractions Shuttle. It’s a great way to explore our town while enjoying the celestial spectacle. Here are the details:

Shuttle 1:
Stops: Dr Pepper Museum, Mayborn Museum, Texas Sports Hall of Fame, and Texas Ranger Hall of Fame & Museum.
Feel free to hop on and off at these attractions.
Shuttle 2:
Stops: Dr Pepper Museum, STEAMClipse, Cameron Park Zoo, and Waco Mammoth National Monument.
Explore these fascinating places at your own pace. Look for the "FREE SHUTTLE" flag banners!

More info: https://destinationwaco.org/special-event-shuttle/

Enjoy the eclipse and your time in Waco! 🌞🚌🌟

04/02/2024

The Eclipse Over Texas: Live from Waco event will go on, rain or shine! There are plenty of activities on the grounds to keep you busy, including science craft projects, scientific talks, vendors, food trucks, and more! Weather forecasts continue to change for that day, so keep the faith!

03/29/2024

Make your own lantern for the Eclipse lantern parade!

Light up the night with us on Sunday, April 7 as the City of Waco hosts a walking lantern parade across the iconic Waco Suspension Bridge!

Bring your family and friends and join us at Indian Spring Park for this unique experience, which includes a free riverfront concert by Dwight Yoakam, Kaitlin Butts and Ty Myers.

Gates open at 4 p.m. (free admission), with music starting at 5 p.m. The parade will begin at 9 p.m., followed by a cosmic, 300-drone aerial display.

Our friends at the Waco-McLennan County Library and Art Center Waco are even partnering with us to offer FREE lantern-making workshops, so you can be part of the parade!

DIY lantern workshops:
✨ April 1 (10AM-6PM): West Waco Library
✨ April 2 (10AM-6PM) South Waco Library
✨ April 3 (10AM-6PM): Central Library
✨ April 4 (10AM-6PM): East Waco Library
✨ April 6 (10AM-2PM): Art Center Waco

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03/28/2024

Telescope host registration deadline is March 31 for Eclipse Over Texas: Live from Waco. Please click on the link below to register.
FINAL deadline for equipment pre-registration is April 4. For more info: https://eclipseovertexas2024.com/register-your-telescope/

03/28/2024

THE ECLIPSE IS NEARLY HERE!

03/28/2024

THE ECLIPSE IS NEARLY HERE!

03/28/2024

Looking for a hotel room in Waco for the total eclipse? The AC Hotel is now open for booking for April 5 and beyond. This stunning hotel is located next door to Magnolia Market at the Silos in downtown Waco. Visit this link to find out more! https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/actac-ac-hotel-waco-downtown/overview/

03/28/2024

Announcing a special feature at the Eclipse Over Texas: Live from Waco event! For the blind and low vision community, Lowell Observatory will have a LightSound device for you to "listen" to the eclipse. The device uses a technique called sonification which is the process of converting data (or light intensity in this case) to sound. Please stop by to experience this for yourself! Tickets still available at https://eclipseovertexas2024.com.

03/28/2024

Tickets are still available for Eclipse Over Texas: Live from Waco! 🌟 Check out our illustrious list of Astronomers and Scientists from Lowell Observatory, Baylor University, and NASA! The list of science talks is on the website. Some of the greatest minds of our time will be at this event. It’s a great opportunity to introduce young ones to science. Maybe one child there will become excited about science, and become the next great mind to solve the questions of space and time! 🚀🌌🔭

To secure your spot, visit https://eclipseovertexas2024.com and click on tickets. 🎟️

03/27/2024

Waco is going all in on the weekend eclipse activities!