Baylor University, Waco

Name: Baylor University
Address: 110 Baylor Ave, Waco, United States

#29 among attractions in Waco

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Baylor University is a private research university in Waco, Texas. Baylor was chartered in 1845 by the last Congress of the Republic of Texas. Baylor is the oldest continuously operating university in Texas and one of the first educational institutions west of the Mississippi River in the United States. Located on the banks of the Brazos River next to I-35, between the Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex and Austin, the university's 1,000-acre campus is the largest Baptist university in the world. As of fall, 2021, Baylor had a total enrollment of 20,626. It is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very High Research Activity". The university grants undergraduate and graduate degrees, including doctoral and professional degrees. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1845 (179 years ago)Coordinates: 31°32'52"N, 97°6'51"W

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Baylor University – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Magnolia Market, McLane Stadium, Ferrell Center, Texas Sports Hall of Fame.

1 miW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Magnolia Market, Waco
25 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.
0.7 miN
Sport venue, Sport, Private tours
McLane Stadium, Waco
19 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...
0.5 miE
Sport venue, Sport, Concerts and shows
Ferrell Center, Waco
13 min walk • The Paul J. Meyer Arena, which is part of the Ferrell Center, is an arena in Waco, Texas. Built in 1988 and located adjacent to the Brazos River, it is home to the Baylor University Bears basketball and volleyball teams. It is named for Charles R.
0.4 miNW
Museum, Specialty museum
Texas Sports Hall of Fame, Waco
10 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.
0.6 miNW
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum, Waco
16 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".
1.2 miNW
Bridge
Waco Suspension Bridge, Waco
31 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.
~1410 ftN
Museum, Science museum, History museum
Mayborn Museum Complex, Waco
7 min walk • The Mayborn Museum Complex is a 142,000-square-foot facility that opened in May 2004 at Baylor University in Waco, Texas. It features a natural history museum focusing on Central Texas with walk-in dioramas including one on the Waco Mammoth Site, and exploration stations for geology, paleontology, archeology, and natural history.
0.5 miSW
Art museum, Library, Museum
Armstrong Browning Library, Waco
13 min walk • The Armstrong Browning Library is located on the campus of Baylor University in Waco, Texas, USA and is the home of the largest collections of English poets Robert Browning and Elizabeth Barrett Browning.
1 miNW
31°33'18"N • 97°7'45"W
Dr Pepper Museum, Waco
26 min walk • Museum, Specialty museum, Historical place
1.3 miNW
Bridge
Washington Avenue Bridge, Waco
32 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.
1.2 miNW
Coworking space
ALICO Building, Waco
32 min walk • The ALICO Building is a 22-story office building in downtown Waco, Texas, United States, located at the intersection of Austin and 5th Street. The building is currently owned and operated by the American-Amicable Life Insurance Company of Texas. At 282 feet tall, it is currently the tallest building in Waco.

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Which popular attractions are close to Baylor University?

Nearby attractions include Jesse H. Jones Library, Waco (5 min walk), Moody Memorial Library, Waco (6 min walk), Mayborn Museum Complex, Waco (7 min walk), The Texas Collection, Waco (9 min walk).