Lake Waco, Waco

Name: Lake Waco
Address: Waco, United States

#31 among attractions in Waco

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Lake Waco is a man-made reservoir located just northwest of Waco, in McLennan County, Texas, which serves as the western border for the city of Waco. This reservoir provides water to several cities in the Waco Metropolitan Statistical Area, including Bellmead, Hewitt, Robinson, Woodway, along with many other cities in the Cross Timbers and Prairies ecoregion of Texas. Lake Waco was formed by a dam built on the Bosque River basin. The lake has 79,000 acre-feet of water and is currently run by the US Army Corps of Engineers. ()

Coordinates: 31°35'1"N, 97°12'2"W

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Lake Waco – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Magnolia Market, Cameron Park Zoo, McLane Stadium, Richland Mall.

4.7 miSE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Magnolia Market, Waco
120 min walk • Magnolia Market at the Silos, commonly called Magnolia Market, is a shopping complex that encompasses two city blocks in downtown Waco, Texas. It is marked by two 120’ high silos, built in 1950 as part of the Brazos Valley Cotton Oil Company.
3.3 miE
Outdoor activities, Park, Zoo
Cameron Park Zoo, Waco
85 min walk • Cameron Park Zoo is a 52-acre natural habitat zoo located within Cameron Park in the city of Waco, Texas, United States, next to the Brazos River.
5.3 miE
Sport venue, Sport, Private tours
McLane Stadium, Waco
135 min walk • McLane Stadium is an American football stadium in Waco, Texas owned and operated by Baylor University. Originally named Baylor Stadium, the facility's name was changed to McLane Stadium in December 2013 to honor Baylor alumnus and business magnate Drayton McLane, Jr. who...
4.7 miS
Shopping, Shopping centre
Richland Mall, Waco
120 min walk • Richland Mall is a 708,249-square-foot regional shopping mall in Waco, Texas owned by CBL & Associates Properties located on 77 acres. The mall opened in 1980. It has 95 stores with five anchors. The anchor stores are JCPenney, Dick's Sporting Goods, 2 Dillard's stores, and Shoe Dept.
3.2 miS
Sport venue, Sport, Concerts and shows
Extraco Events Center, Waco
82 min walk • The Heart O' Texas Fair Complex, now known as the Extraco Events Center, is located in Waco, Texas. It was once the prime basketball facility for Baylor University.
5.3 miSE
Museum, Specialty museum
Texas Sports Hall of Fame, Waco
136 min walk • The Texas Sports Hall of Fame recognizes athletes, coaches, and administrators who have made "lasting fame and honor to Texas sports". It was established in 1951 by the Texas Sports Writers Association. Once it made its first induction in 1951, Texas became the first U.S. state to have a sports hall of fame.
5.2 miE
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum, Waco
133 min walk • The Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum in Waco, Texas, is the state-designated official historical center of the famed Texas Rangers law enforcement agency. It consists of the Homer Garrison Jr. museum gallery, the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame, the Texas Ranger Research Center and the Headquarters of Texas Rangers Company "F".
4.6 miE
Bridge
Waco Suspension Bridge, Waco
117 min walk • The Waco Suspension Bridge crosses the Brazos River in Waco, Texas. It is a single-span suspension bridge, with a main span of 475 ft. Opened on November 20, 1869, it contains nearly 3 million bricks. It is located north of downtown Waco, connecting Indian Spring Park with Doris D. Miller Park.
2.5 miE
Park
Cameron Park, Waco
64 min walk • Cameron Park is a 416-acre urban park located in Waco, Texas. The park was dedicated on May 27, 1910, and named in memory of Waco philanthropist and lumber baron William Cameron. The park also contains Waco's 52-acre zoo, the Cameron Park Zoo.
4.6 miSE
31°33'18"N • 97°7'45"W
Dr Pepper Museum, Waco
119 min walk • Museum, Specialty museum, Historical place
4.5 miE
Bridge
Washington Avenue Bridge, Waco
116 min walk • The Washington Avenue Bridge in Waco, Texas was built in 1902 and was then the longest single-span vehicular truss bridge in Texas. It has a 450-foot span across the Brazos River.

Lake Waco, Waco

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Lake Waco – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)