Lots of things to do in Waco - Stay with us and enjoy!

The Waco/McLennan County, Texas neighborhood is full of fun and interesting things to see and do. The Hampton Inn & Suites Waco South is conveniently located within a comfortable drive of many neighborhood museums, parks, and other attractions.

Nearby Attractions include

• Mayborn Museum  2 mi. Located on the campus of  Baylor University, the Mayborn Museum complex is an ideal spot for a family visit. Kids will enjoy Waco’s famous mammoth site, plus a list of other attractions including 16 themed Discovery Rooms, the Communication Room, the Health Room and the Invertebrate room. Youngsters will be entertained, and just might learn something too. www.maybornmuseum.com  254-710-1110
• River Bend Park 2.3 mi. Top-notch baseball and softball can be enjoyed at this eight-field complex maintained by the City of Waco’s Recreation Department. www.riverbendpark.com. 254-750-5875
• Homestead Heritage 8 mi. A 510-acre attraction that celebrates the traditions of homesteading in Texas at Brazo de Dios, just a short drive from Waco, Homestead Heritage is a must-see. Attractions include a visitor’s center, Thanksgiving Craft & Children’s Fair, Homestead Heritage Furniture, School of Woodworking and much more. Walking tours are available. www.homesteadheritage.com  254-754-9600
• Armstrong Browning Museum 3.6 mi. Another attraction of Baylor University, The library houses the art collection of its founder, one-time chairman of the English Department at Baylor, Dr. Andrew Joseph Armstrong. Paintings, drawings, sculptures and decorative arts are on display in beautiful surroundings. www.browninglibrary.org (254) 710-3566
• Waco Regional Tennis Center 3.5 mi. Featuring 18 outdoor tennis courts, tennis professionals on staff, and a tournament pavilion, this is Waco’s spot for tennis buffs. The center hosts tournaments and social events and has youth and adult tennis programs. www.wacotennis.com  254-753-7675
• Texas Ranger Museum 1.2 mi. The Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum is a rich historical resource of Texas history. Everything you ever wanted to know about the legendary Texas Rangers, then and now, is to be seen and experienced in the museum and library dedicated to the history of the most famous law-enforcement agency with roots in the Old West. www.texasranger.org  254-750-8631
• Texas Sports Hall of Fame 3.1 mi. The list of sports legends who have hailed from the Lone Star state would be too long to write out here. But come, see and celebrate their achievements in northeast Texas signature sports museum. www.tshof.org  254-756-1633
• Heart O’ Texas Fair & Rodeo Complex  2.4 mi. The Heart O’ Texas Fair Complex is home to the annual Heart O’ Texas Fair & Rodeo.  It also hosts many other events throughout the year including home and car shows, circuses, ice shows, industrial exhibitions and a lot more.  www.hotfair.com 254-776-1660
• Cameron Park Zoo  3.4 mi. In the heart of lovely Cameron Park near the Brazos River, this world-class zoo is a great place to take the family.  When you visit, also enjoy the park’s new Brazos River Country exhibit. www.cameronparkzoo.com 254-750-8400
• Cottonwood Creek Golf Course 1.1 mi. This public course, with its pristine greens and landscaping, is only five minutes from Hampton Inn Waco South. It includes a pro shop, full service grill and bar, junior golf course and practice facility. www.waco-texas.com 254-745-6009