Top 10 Things to do in Waco

  There is nothing that speaks more to the roots of Waco, TX than a good old Dr. Pepper. This iconic museum includes the original bottling plant, which opened in 1906 in the historic Kellum-Rotan building. This particular building was constructed in the 1880s which make it one of the oldest buildings that remain in the downtown-Waco area.  The museum includes some of the most exquisite soft drink collections in the world. The drinks are not all Dr. Pepper oriented and include some outside brands such as Pepsi-Cola and Kickapoo Joy Juice. These collections serve as a source of information for all soft-drinks.  Dr. Pepper, which originated in Waco, Texas, is the oldest major soft drink in America. It was made by Dr. Charles Alderton at a Old Corner Drug Store in 1885. A fun fact is that Coca-Cola would start a year later! From Dr. Pepper's unique slogans such as "I'm a Pepper" to "JUst what the Doctor Ordered," have made the brand a universal success in the so...

While many of us Waco natives get a bit tired of all the attention that Magnolia brings, I will admit that it is a pretty cool site to visit. Baylor grads themselves, Chip and Joanna Gaines have brought immense growth to the Waco area. Many tourists are already familiar with the highly-rated HGTV TV Show "Fixer Upper," and the couple has become quite an internet sensation with hundreds of thousands of people descending upon the Silos every year. In fact, last year alone, 825,281 visitors toured the top Waco attraction.  At the Silos, you can find a plethora of things to do while visiting. Magnolia Market is the original store which opened at the Silos and is filled with home decor goods, apparel, kitchen items, and different gardening items. Obviously, the complex is more geared towards those interested in home improvement, which points to the origin of the hit HGTV show.  Magnolia Home targets customers who are specifically interested in room design ideas and features variou...