A Student's Guide to Waco Steven Newcomb Student Body External Vice President (713) 540-0767 Steven_Newcomb@baylor.edu

McLennan Community College and Texas State Technical College Founded in 1837 - Huaco Heart of Texas Population: Waco: ~125,00 Greater Waco: 250,000 McLennan Community College and Texas State Technical College Waco ISD: 2 high schools, 4 middle schools, 15 elementary schools – not relevant to them

Practical Details Grocery stores HEB, Walmart, Target, Sam’s, and Aldi Hospitals Hillcrest and Providence Police station - (254) 750-7500 Fire departments - (254) 750-1740 Transportation - (254) 750-1620 They just need to know BUPD and 911

Things To Do Lake Waco Cameron Park (zoo, running/biking trails) Recreation Hawaiian Falls Water Park Lions Park Putt-Put Golf courses – Cottonwood, Twin Rivers BSR Cable Park – Waterskiing, wakeboarding, etc. Canoes, Kayaks, and Sunfish on Brazos River (Baylor Marina) Baylor Outdoor Recreation! (Rock Climbing, Backpacking, etc) Lake Waco Cameron Park (zoo, running/biking trails) Downtown Farmers Market Golf Course Downtown shopping and entertainment Community events Ex: First Friday, Brazos Nights, Art on Elm All of this is covered in following slides

Things To Do Recreation Hiking and Biking – Cameron Park Paint Ball and Laser Tag Skeet and Trap Shooting Rollerskating Bowling and Tennis (at Baylor too!) Lake Waco Cameron Park (zoo, running/biking trails) Downtown Farmers Market Golf Course Downtown shopping and entertainment Community events Ex: First Friday, Brazos Nights, Art on Elm All of this is covered in following slides

Things To Do Touring and Learning Dr. Pepper Museum Waco Mammoth Site Mayborn Museum Texas Ranger Museum Texas Sports Hall of Fall Waco River Charters Lake Waco Cameron Park (zoo, running/biking trails) Downtown Farmers Market Golf Course Downtown shopping and entertainment Community events Ex: First Friday, Brazos Nights, Art on Elm All of this is covered in following slides

Things To Do Movies, Theatre and Arts Waco Hippodrome Galaxy 16 Regal 16 Many shows and musicals by Baylor students on campus! Waco Civic Theatre Jubiliee Theatre Multiple Art Studios including Baylor’s own! Lake Waco Cameron Park (zoo, running/biking trails) Downtown Farmers Market Golf Course Downtown shopping and entertainment Community events Ex: First Friday, Brazos Nights, Art on Elm All of this is covered in following slides

Things To Do Some Local (non-chain) Places to Eat (many more) Café Homestead George’s Schmaltz’s World Cup Café Baris’ Pasta and Pizza Vitek’s Finer Dining 135 Prime 1424 Diamondback’s Lake Waco Cameron Park (zoo, running/biking trails) Downtown Farmers Market Golf Course Downtown shopping and entertainment Community events Ex: First Friday, Brazos Nights, Art on Elm All of this is covered in following slides

Lake Waco Hiking and biking opportunity Scenic views

Cameron Park At 416 acres, Cameron Park is one of the state’s largest municipal parks. It’s the perfect place for running or biking difficult trails, playing disc golf, hammocking, or having a picnic. In addition to the athletic opportunities and scenic views, there’s a large zoo which is home to a variety of animals.

Waco Downtown Famers Market Every Saturday from 9am-1pm wacodowntownfarmersmarket.com

Downtown – Shopping and Dining!

Community Events

Tips and Testimonials “Find your group of friends and go explore Waco together. It’s an awesome community, but best when shared with friends.” - Casey Meyer “I love Waco because all of the local businesses and shops bring a special charm that isn’t present in my hometown.” - Corinne Bruton “Waco is growing, and it’s so exciting to be here during such pivotal moments as the city makes strides into the future.” - Lawren Kinghorn “The people of Waco are part of what make this city so great. Everyone is so kind and genuine. Waco has a laidback atmosphere which makes it so easy to adjust to and explore.” - Nan Tolson

A Student's Guide to Waco Steven Newcomb Student Body External Vice President (713) 540-0767 Steven_Newcomb@baylor.edu