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6 Places Your Kids Will Enjoy Near Waco
The Central Texas area is family-friendly and full of communities packed with wonderful amenities to explore. Though our offices are based in Waco, our agents love exploring and offering recommendations to each other and their clients that cover the entire Central Texas region! Here are some local favorites where kids can learn, grow, and enjoy all kinds of fun adventures. Our real estate agents will gladly introduce you to some of the terrific places you can go for a weekend or evening outing together or to put on your bucket list for the summer days ahead!
When you choose Waco and surrounding area homes for sale, you are joining a community with a welcoming culture and its own unique flavor. Museums, musical venues, and award-winning restaurants are just a few of the great sights within a few minutes of this community's most desirable homes.
Let's visit six places near Waco that kids love:
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Hawaiian Falls Waterparks – 900 Lake Shore Drive, Waco, TX 76708
You don't have to go all the way to the Big Island for splashy family fun. Hawaiian Falls Waterparks is a highly popular park featuring ten acres of slides, rides, and aquatic adventures for kids of all ages. There are ten rides to choose from, ranging from relaxing to intense. Adults will appreciate the shaded cabanas you can reserve near some of the most beloved attractions. You'll love all of the fun and excitement! You can even purchase season passes and enjoy the fun as long as possible! With free parking, this is a great getaway right in town! -
Carleen Bright Arboretum – 9001 Bosque Boulevard, Woodway, TX 76712
Carleen Bright Arboretum stretches over 16 acres of gorgeous botanical gardens near Woodway homes for sale. You'll get to glimpse native tree, bush, and shrub species while luxuriating in the natural beauty of the koi pond, Todd Willis Nature Trail, and much more. The Massey Meditation Grove features splendid live oaks, while the hiking and biking trails are convenient to the teahouse. Kids love the Monarch Butterfly Waystation! Newly re-opened, 'the arboretum' -as you'll hear locals refer to it- is a great place to explore, even if you have been to it before. Giant chess boards await out in nature, as well as beautiful murals that will serve as the perfect backdrop to your photos. -
Meridian State Park – 173 Park Road #7, Meridian, TX 76665
Meridian State Park bills itself as a "Hill Country Outpost," offering the ideal opportunity to unwind with your loved ones. The park may be small, but it holds memories to last a lifetime! It grants access to Lake Meridian, 72 acres of swimming, fishing, and paddling. Around the shore, you'll discover plenty of hiking trails, bird-watching opportunities, and overnight camping. There are historic structures, too! Make sure to check out the interactive trail map before heading out! All are within a short drive of Meridian homes for sale. -
Cameron Park Zoo – 1701 North 4th Street, Waco, TX 76707
Established in 1993, Cameron Park Zoo is a natural habitat zoo that ensures the most comfortable living experience for famous exotic residents such as tigers, lions, giraffes, barn owls, and others. There's even a plan to bring penguins home to Cameron Park Zoo soon. The park is sectioned into thematic zones that include the Asian Forest, African Savannah, Brazos River Country, and The Meadows. If you'd like to keep the fun going after you've left (or to build up the excitement before you go), make sure to visit the Waco Sculpture Zoo along Cameron Park. A collection of animal-based artworks, they actually lead up to one of the entrances of the zoo! While enjoying your walk through the Waco Sculpture Zoo, make sure to look out for "Trouble" an American Black Bear Cub by Bob Guelich donated by the Waco Association of Realtors. In order to enjoy your walk even more, and gain insight into all the sculptures, make sure to check out this guide by Creative Waco!
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Waco Mammoth National Monument – 6220 Steinbeck Bend Drive, Waco, TX 76708
Waco Mammoth National Monument harkens back to the age of prehistory by lifting the veil of secrecy on Waco's most remote past: A time when mammoths towering 14 feet high and weighing 20,000 pounds roamed the land. The Dig Shelter is the epicenter of local efforts to uncover the legacy of the Ice Age in Waco. After learning about the finds here, you can also go on a family hike along the many trails. -
Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum – 100 Texas Ranger Trail, Waco, TX 76706
The Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum sits on the banks of the Brazos River. It commemorates the law enforcement community that helped forge Texas out of this rough and rugged land. Celebrating the Texas Rangers' official bicentennial in 2023, it is filled with educational programming and exhibits sure to delight younger visitors from tots to teens. Group tours are also available here on a regular basis. Make sure to visit and discover the history of the rangers while also finding out about their current journeys.
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