Arts, Parks & Attractions

GreaterHewitt and Waco are home to a variety of museums, galleries, theatres, venues and attractions. Sports fans can catch a game at Baylor University’s McLane Stadium and check out the Texas Sports Hall of Fame, while history buffs will appreciate Baylor University’s Mayborn Museum Complex, the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum, and the Dr Pepper Museum.

For live music and theater, there are many shows throughout the year hosted by the Waco Civic Theater, McLennan Community College and Baylor's Drama Department, as well as the Waco Symphony Orchestra, Baylor School of Music, Extraco Events Center and Waco Hall.

On beautiful days with crystal-clear Texas skies, people gravitate to the outdoors, including Hewitt Park and Warren Park. Hewitt Park, located at 801 S. Hewitt Drive, is situated on Castleman Creek and has a picnic area, ball diamond, soccer/football field, two covered shelters, a 0.5-mile walking track and a covered pavilion. The Adventure Playground provides a safe and fun place for children to climb and play, while children and adults alike can enjoy the Disc Golf Course. Offering 18 holes of fun for casual players or competitive enthusiasts, the course was made possible by sponsors who are recognized on each hole. The Hewitt course is designed for PDGA rules of play.

Warren Park, located just off of Old Temple Road, is also nestled on the banks of Castleman Creek, and was named after Homer Warren, a long-time resident and community leader of Hewitt. Warren Park has picnic areas, a ball diamond, a soccer field, playgrounds, a covered pavilion and the Creekside Amphitheater (pictured at left), which hosts several community events, including the Chamber's car show each spring.

Other outside activities including fishing, boating, camping, water sports, biking and hiking that are available throughout the year at Lake Waco (the largest urban lake in Texas), Cameron Park and BSR Cable Park. All are only minutes from Hewitt, and offer plenty of opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts and families alike.

When visitors stay at Hewitt’s Sleep Inn & Suites or Ramada, they are only minutes away from everything the greater Waco area has to offer! Both hotels are conveniently located just off I-35 and offer comfortable rooms and friendly, knowledgeable staff. Call Sleep Inn at (254) 420-3200 or Ramada at (254) 732-9823.

Hewitt and Warren Parks have space available for weddings, reunions, corporate events, birthdays, anniversaries and more! Call (254) 666-6173 for rates and availability.

For more Greater Hewitt and Waco attractions, visit HewittChamber.com.

Armstrong Browning Library

BrowningLibrary.org

Art Center Waco

ArtCenterWaco.org

Brazos Theatre Group

BrazosTheatre.com

BSR Cable Park

BSRcablepark.com

Cameron Park Zoo

CameronParkZoo.com

Dr Pepper Museum

DrPepperMuseum.com

Hawaiian Falls

HFalls.com/Waco

Historic Waco Home Tours

HistoricWaco.org

Magnolia Market

MagnoliaMarket.com

Mayborn Museum Complex

Baylor.edu/Mayborn

McLane Stadium, Home of the Baylor Bears

McLaneStadium.com

Texas Ranger Hall of Fame & Museum

TexasRanger.org

Texas Sports Hall of Fame

TSHOF.org

Top Golf Topgolf.com

Waco Hippodrome

WacoHippodromeTheatre.com

Waco Mammoth National Monument

NPS.gov/Waco