Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
( 254-757-2957;
www.cgwaco.com
; 1123 S 8th St; snacks from $3; 7am-midnight, from 1pm Sun; )
Tucked across from the Baylor University campus, this feel-good coffeehouse packs in
students, professors and everyone else with live music and a killer outdoor patio. We dig
the rustic-cabin feel and the 'sleep is overrated' espresso drinks. The baked goods and
breakfast burritos are tasty.
Cricket's Grill
( 254-754-4677; 221 Mary Ave; mains $6-12; 11am-2am)
A cavernous beer hall with fine pizzas,
lots of beers on tap and tons of games, including darts, pool and shuffleboard.
BAR
Information
Waco Tourist Information Center
( 254-750-8696, 800-922-6386;
www.wacocvb.com
;
University Parks Dr, off
I-35, exit 335B; 8am-5pm Mon-Sat, 10am-5pm Sun)
At the western end of Fort Fisher Park. It has
free coffee and friendly staff who will help with hotel reservations and offer advice.
Getting There & Around
Waco is easy to reach by car: it's right on I-35, halfway between Dallas-Fort Worth and
Austin, about two hours from either.
Greyhound buses
( 254-753-4534;
www.greyhound.com
; 301 S 8th St)
run between Waco and Dallas
($27, 2½-3 hours, six daily) and Waco and Austin ($24, 1¾ hours, six daily).
Local buses are run by
Waco Transit
(
254-753-0113;
www.waco-texas.com/transit
/; single ride $1.50)
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