TO DO: DOWNTOWN DIRECTORY
Wondering what to do in Downtown Waco? Check out our collection of shops, activities, places to visit, where to eat & fun things to do in the heart of downtown life!
SHOPPING
Weekend Hippie Boutique features western apparel for your hippie soul Stylist, affordable, women's fashion with a boho-western vibe.
Reed's Flowers has been proudly serving Waco since 1930. They are family owned and operated with one location serving the Waco area. Reed’s are committed to offering only the finest floral arrangements and gifts, backed by service that is friendly and prompt. Because their customers are important, a professional staff is dedicated to making your experience a pleasant one. That is why Reed’s always go the extra mile to make your floral gift perfect.
At The Black Daisy we are about so much more than just rad clothes. We are about rad women. We are about YOU. We fully believe in empowering every woman to feel her best and be her best. There is only one you so go out and conquer. We love our Black Daisy girl gang!
Cottontail Jones was born in 2016 out of the desire to open a unique one-of-a-kind business in Waco combined with the owner’s obsession with kids’ clothes. They have carefully curated unique clothing, toys, and accessories from all over the world. Their clothing lines are simple, organic, well-crafted items that can be used for years to come. They also have an online store in addition to their Austin location.
- From traveling to Argentina as a flight attendant and falling in love with floral leather products Cactus Rose owner, Martha, decided to take her passion for women’s clothing and leather goods to the next level. From what started as a traveling booth at horse shows, rodeos, and country fairs across the country has bloomed into a unique, stylish boutique in Waco. Cactus Rose is the perfect combination of boho and western styles that caters to today’s stylish women-regardless of age. Located only blocks away from Magnolia, you can find an array of purses, jackets, shoes, boots, and signature clothing brands handpicked by Martha. Due to popular demand, you can still find Martha taking Cactus Rose on the road to stay involved in the rodeo and livestock community. Come in and we know you will fall in love with this style as much as Martha did.
A locally owned shop featuring gifts & home décor including farmhouse, primitive, industrial, and vintage finds. A wide variety of clothing and jewelry is available
The owner’s love of flamingos and fashion have come together in one of downtown Waco's most charming buildings. The shop is located in the newly renovated Curry Office Supply Building only blocks away from Magnolia. The building survived the tornado in 1953 and two fires and is well loved by Waco residents. When renovating, much of the original charm of the building was attempted to keep. Pretty in Pink Flamingo carries a wide selection of women's apparel from dresses to athletic wear, shoes, jewelry and accessories, as well as children's clothing, home decor, and gifts even for Fido. Stop by and see why this boutique is truly a unique, chic boutique.
Sparrow is a vintage treasure hunt with vendors spaces that are filled with random weirdness. Each vendor shows off personality through unique style, inventory, and products. We specialize in gifts, furniture, handmade goods, local artisan creations.
Waco Bargain Center is a furniture showroom in Waco Their mission is to improve the look and comfort of homes with quality, affordable furniture. Customers can remake every room in their home at prices that fits within budgets. They sell top brands such as Ashley, Millennium, and more. Their showrooms are available for customers to explore bargains for their dining rooms, appliances, bedrooms, and more.
Tecovas is a premium western brand store, producing handmade men’s and women’s cowboy boots and western wear. Visit them and get fitted for a pair of authentic cowboy boots or browse our western accessories. Tecovas takes pride in handcrafting our leather goods from luxurious calfskin as well as exotic full-quill ostrich, suede, alligator, caiman, and lizard skins. If you’re looking for the best boot shopping experience, stop on by and say howdy!”
Mainstream Boutique of Waco is a locally owned franchise boutique. Our Mission: Empower, strengthen, and celebrate the women of our community.
Two floors of antiques, collectibles, vintage, shabby chic, and more.
A boutique with unique and fashion forward wardrobe. Always bringing in new upcoming styles.
Traditional Southern hospitality pottery store that meets a modern aesthetic in the most beautiful way. Gather is a collaboration of their passions: the Art of Hospitality. Gather has a vision to inspire and enjoy the beautiful life. Through partnerships with local artists, they offer carefully curated items for hosting and entertaining at home. Gather hopes their unique selection of functional art will help customers create a space that will be loves--whether that be limited to one room or the entire house.
Waco Running Company is a locally owned specialty run store with a nationwide reach. From competitive to recreation running ware, Waco Running Company is prepared to meet all their customer’s needs.
Clothing store featuring unique, one-of-a-kind items.
In the heart of historic Waco, Roots Boutique has taken a small quiet corner and created a retail experience like no other. Shoppers will delight in the over-sized boutique filled with a California farmhouse, vintage decor. From high-fashion designer denim, affordable trendsetting dresses, shoes, and accessories to an adorable baby boutique, 'Little Root', and seasonal quick pick-up gifts for your home or reading nook.... it’s all at Roots. Expect the unexpected. Take advantage of top on-trend selections. Be inspired by the eclectic, unpredictable displays. Come share the joy of the day at Roots Boutique
We specialize in home and garden accessories, gifts, and seasonal decor, including The Round Top Collection.
ENTERTAINMENT
The Hippodrome is one of the most beautiful buildings in the city and a prime downtown location. We have a cozy cinema setup where you can reserve our comfortable leather recliners. There’s full-service in-theater drinking and dining. We have a ground level restaurant and a rooftop bar on the third floor. Have dinner, drinks, and see a movie all in one convenient location right in the heart of downtown Waco.
Cultivate’s main gallery features art exhibitions that rotate monthly to showcase the work of Waco’s many talented artists. All artwork in the exhibitions is for sale, and 65% of the proceeds return to the artist. Purchasable goods made by local artists and artisans are also featured in our retail space at the front of the gallery. These unique works make perfect gifts for friends and family. If you’re looking to expand your artistic abilities, Cultivate 7Twelve hosts weekly figure drawing, as well as occasional workshops.
Waco Escape Rooms has built rooms around a story or theme and invites customers to test their wits against the challenging clues, perplexing puzzles, and maddening mysteries embedded in the rooms. Customers might get addicted to the thrill of the hunt. Once customers escape a Waco Escape Room, unlocking a door will never feel the same again.
Cameron Park Zoo - the happiest surprise in Texas! Cameron Park Zoo is a 52-acre natural habitat zoo located within Cameron Park in the city of Waco, Texas, United States, next to the Brazos River. Established in July 1993, Cameron Park Zoo has lush native vegetation that surrounds splashing waterfalls, a picturesque lake, and ponds.
Waco Axe Co. is an indoor axe throwing arena in Waco Texas. Come enjoy a friendly competition with family and friends and experience the thrill of axe throwing.
Stumpy’s is an axe throwing venue located in the heart of downtown Waco, walking distance from Fixer Upper’s Magnolia shops and the Silo District. Stumpy’s Hatchet House Waco is “axe”cited to bring a new kind of entertainment to Waco. Get ready for a friendly, invigorating social experience! They offer corporate team building events, kick-axe bachelor/bachelorette parties, birthday celebrations for the big kids, axe-citing adventure dates, a fun night out with friends and a great place to drop in when you are tired of shopping!
Nonprofit gallery examining the history & memorabilia of soft drinks in a 1906 bottling plant.
Come in today to experience casual and competitive gaming, free tabletop play, sponsored Esports teams, feature match streaming, a full deli and snack
FOOD & BEVERAGE
BRÛ Artisan Coffee Works is one of Waco's newest coffee shops. Located in the historic Praetorian Building {in a vintage elevator, BRÛ serves espresso made from locally roasted beans right here in Waco. BRU’s beans come from all over the world {Uganda, Peru, Congo} and are certified Fair Trade and organic. Come to 601 Franklin today to taste our incredible coffee, teas, and delicious treats.
A family restaurant with a unique theme, Jake's features premium food, beer, and entertainment. -Sunday lunch served family style -Texas hand crafted beers, domestic and imported beer.
Sandwich Shop in downtown Waco located in Nexus Esports and focused on gamers.
Waco’s premier coffee, wine, and craft cocktail location, featuring Olympia Coffee, top shelf spirits and wines, and weekly casual fine dining. Lighthouse Coffee & Wine is your destination for excellence no matter the time or day.
Milo All Day is a full-service restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Its culinary concept is novel for a major Waco restaurant, said Blake Batson, a Waco entrepreneur who is a partner in the venture. Visitors to the restaurant comment that it’s the first of its kind — a chef-driven, farm-to-table type restaurant in Waco.
Dichotomy is Waco’s premiere third-wave coffee shop and features a traditional espresso menu of hot and iced coffee drinks. Coffee beans are from local roastery Apex Coffee Roasters. Drinks are embellished using only the highest quality ingredients, including house-made vanilla syrup and local milk. The Dichotomy menu also features unique items such as the “1885” – espresso and Waco’s own Dr Pepper, over ice. Spirits at Dichotomy are approached with the same precision, detail, and individual attention as the coffee drinks. Dichotomy also proudly serves specialty cocktails and flights of whiskey made with Balcones; an international award-winning distillery housed just down the road. Upstairs, patrons can enjoy the rooftop deck in downtown Waco. The interior of the 100-year-old building housing this local favorite feature a mix of modern and traditional elements. Local artisans were utilized in the creation of this community space.
BARS & DESSERTS
One Day is a space that is meant to be consumed all day. Whether it be coffee during the day or a cocktail at night, One Day’s menu is made to educate and inspire its consumers. Many items on the menu are classics, items that can be ordered anywhere, followed by re-imagined versions that can be found exclusively at One Day. With seasonal and rotating menus, One Day ensures a unique and fresh experience with each visit.
Southern Roots Brewery just happens to be lucky enough to be founded in Texas, where they embrace southern hospitality, family, camaraderie, and great craft beer over all else. While officially founded in Waco, in 2018, the story of their beers began before that. Southern Roots began home brewing as a hobby, toying with one of their first recipes, the HOT Blonde. After a few tries, they noticed the neighbors were finding more excuses to swing by and grab a glass of our beer. Then, they brewed beer exclusively for a family members wedding. As they hauled empty kegs home, they figured they had a pretty good recipe. They did another family members wedding, and as they hauled more empty beer vessels home, they wondered if they weren't on to something special. After many more brew sessions and realizing they would soon run out of family weddings to showcase our beers, they decided to go all the way. They began creating, crafting, brewing, and sampling the results until they had our debut line-up in place. And finally, in the Fall of 2018, Southern Roots Brewery bloomed into life.
Balcones is a grain to glass distillery conveniently located in Waco. They craft many unique whiskies and spirits, all of which have received worldwide recognition. Their flagship whisky, '1' Texas Single Malt, is the pride and joy, made using quality Scottish barley and aged in premium oak barrels. Balcones distills all their beloved whiskies inside the historic Texas Fireproof Storage Company building in Waco. At its heart are four copper pot stills built by the best artisans in Scotland.
Milk Bottle Cookies serves up delicious large, homemade cookies of all kinds. After moving to Waco, Milk Bottle Cookies wanted to share their love for desserts and family with others and decided to do so through baking. Milk Bottle Cookies was born in the fall of 2018 and within just 3 years, on August 21, 2021, they opened their first store front in downtown Waco.
Stay Classy Waco is in the heart of Downtown Waco on Austin Avenue right in front of the historic Hippodrome Theater. Featuring wines from near and far, amazing cocktails, and tasty food from our amazing partnership with the phenomenal Nancy’s Cocina, you are sure to have a good time. With live music and events are scheduled throughout the week, make sure to check our event calendar and our weekly specials in the menu to see what we have going on today
Half-time provides a clean family friendly environment that comes alive with Theme Nights, Dj's, Dancing, and drink specials as the lights go down. Its place to watch the game with the guys on our 19 TVs buy your favorite woman a drink on Ladies Night every Thursday's
Hey Sugar Candy Store brings the kid out in you with nostalgic candy, retro sodas, unique popcorn, gourmet chocolate and old-fashioned ice cream.
The atmosphere is very chill and laid back. They have a stage for live music, a dance floor and plenty of seating options. The bar is fully stocked and the bartenders know their drinks!
SERVICES
Tito’s is known for switching up a haircut and color so that customers can leave feeling like a brand-new person. Tito’s salon is a one-stop-shop for all hair needs. Walk-ins are accepted, which allows customers to quickly take care of all their beauty needs.
Embrace the Chaos is a Waco local tattoo parlor. Their mission is to offer a place that not only does tattoos and piercings, but a place to get a little ink therapy. We offer high-quality Tattoos by professionally trained Tattoo Artists.
Located at the heart of downtown Waco, On the Avenue Salon and Blowout Bar is a salon company committed to providing an exceptional salon experience! It is our mission for guests to receive high quality and trending services from trusted hairstylists in a beautiful atmosphere where clients feel comfortless, confidnet and amazing! We offer luxury hair extensions, and specialize in custom highlights, balayage, and coloring services. We also provide eyelash extensions and spray tans!
Champions is a barbershop with the blend of old school barbershop meets the needs of the modern man. Customers will find the same great atmosphere and service that you come to know with Champions Salon & Barber.