3 Best Places To See in Waco, TX

My daughter has been a Dr Pepper fan her entire life, so while we were on vacation, we finally had the opportunity to visit the Dr Pepper Museum. It was a fun experience and much busier than we expected. We really didn’t know what to expect going in, but the museum focuses more on the history of Dr Pepper and the soft drink industry than on interactive exhibits. One interesting thing we learned is that the museum is actually a nonprofit organization and is not operated by the Dr Pepper company. We also did the “Make Your Own Soda” experience. It was fun and unique, although it seemed to be geared more toward younger kids. Your general admission ticket also includes a free drink, which was a nice bonus. The gift shop was well stocked with some unique Dr Pepper merchandise that we hadn’t seen anywhere else, although it was a little small and could get crowded. Parking was easy and conveniently located across the street for $10. Overall, we had a great time and enjoyed the experience. If you’re already visiting Waco, I definitely recommend stopping by. However, I probably wouldn’t make the trip to Waco just for the museum alone.

Fun with the kids at the museum. Had a 12, 8,and 7 year old and looking for summer adventures to keep them busy. The museum is very well organized with lots of nostalgic pieces and fun advertisements to see. Interesting to see the changes in design over the years. After the museum we got the floats and they were tasty and a perfect treat especially in the TX heat. They have some fun flavors of Dr. Pepper items you can also purchase like popcorn and cases of pop. Nice family time and place to escape the heat. Spent about 2.5 hours. Tip- $10 parking right across the street for easy access.

We had such a wonderful time at the Dr Pepper Museum! It was the perfect family outing with a great mix of history, interactive exhibits, and fun activities for both kids and adults. Everything was clean, well organized, and the staff was friendly and welcoming. The highlight was getting to enjoy a fresh Dr Pepper at the old-fashioned soda fountain it was such a fun and unique experience! We learned so much about the history of Dr Pepper while making great memories together. If you’re visiting Waco, this is definitely a must-see attraction. We can’t wait to go back!.

Our visit to the Waco Mammoth National Monument and digging site was a worthwhile experience! It was fascinating to see the actual fossil remains in their original resting place. Our park ranger/guide was fantastic – she was incredibly knowledgeable and shared a wealth of information, making the history and significance of the site truly come alive. It's clear they're passionate about the site, and that made a big difference. The price of admission felt justified for the unique opportunity to witness these Ice Age giants firsthand. My only minor quibble, and it's a small one, was noticing that the fridge magnets in the gift shop featured woolly mammoths. While still cool, it would have been neat to see merchandise specifically featuring the Columbian mammoths that were actually discovered at the Waco site. Overall though, this is a must-see if you're in the area and have any interest in paleontology or natural history.

We got there a little late we had just missed the next tour and couldn't stay for the next one but ..... They have such a fun outside area to enjoy while your waiting. They have a table set up where you can enjoy some artifacts and little boxes with brushes to find rocks and bones. Then around the corner they have a large sand/ dirt box with large bones that you have to dig up and brush off it was so cool I wanted to jump in there. I'll definitely put up a update review when we go back for the tour.

We were in Waco and decided to visit the Mammoth exhibit. I'm so glad we did. We bought tickets for the tour and after a short walk down a paved path (wheelchair accessible) we reached the actual dig site, located in a building along the creek. We learned so much and enjoyed thinking about these huge creatures in a time long ago. On the way back, we took a side nature walk back up to the visiter center. Highly recommend going. Nice little break on a road trip.