10 Fun Spring Break Ideas In Waco
Stuck in Waco for spring break? There’s still a lot to do here! And since the days are starting to get a bit longer and the weather is warming up after some cold days in January, spring break is the perfect time to get outside and explore some parts of Waco that you maybe haven’t seen before. Here are some fun spring break ideas in Waco.
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10 Fun Spring Break Ideas In Waco
1. Visit Some Waco Wineries
There are a handful of Texas wineries near Waco, and spring break is the perfect time to check a few of them off your bucket list. March is probably the best patio weather in Texas, so it’s the ideal time of year to drive out to a winery, take a tour, and stop by the tasting room for a flight. Check out Valley Mills Vineyards, Waco Winery and Vineyards, or Country Spring Vineyard and Wine Garden. {Photo: Valley Mills Vineyard}
2. Lake Waco Wetlands
Lake Waco Wetlands is a gorgeous spot that’s totally FREE to visit. It’s a place that was developed when the city of Waco decided to build a dam and raise Lake Waco by 7 feet, thus harming some of the Lake’s natural critters. The wetlands provide a habitat for them, while also playing an important role in Waco’s water quality. You can learn a lot when you visit, or just stop by for some hiking and bird watching. Again, totally FREE.
3. Visit Some New Restaurants
March is typically GORGEOUS in Waco, so take advantage of the weather and go explore some new restaurants you might even be able to dine outdoors on the patio! Here are the best restaurants in Waco right now. Go read through that guide and pick a few to visit during spring break in Waco.
4. Go On A Glow Kayak Adventure
You could do a normal kayaking trip…or you could get inside a glowing kayak that lights up the lake underneath you. Sunshine Paddle Adventures offers nightly kayak trips with these awesome rainbow light-up kayaks. It’s a really fun, memorable group experience and the perfect thing to fit into your spring break itinerary. {Photo: Sunshine Paddle Adventures}
5. Camp Fimfo
If you’re ready for a full-on spring break adventure in Waco, you’ve got to book an overnight stay at Camp Fimfo! They have awesome cabins, RV hookups, and an entire property full of fun activities for the full family. They’ll have the water playground up and running for spring break, as well as a pool, mini golf, tennis, pickleball, basketball, volleyball, yard games, and more! It’s an awesome place to stay overnight for a few days of spring break in Waco. {Photo: Camp Fimfo}
6. Spring At The Silos
Magnolia Market hosts an annual spring event called Spring At The Silos. The entire market will be decked out with gorgeous blooms and exciting events. The central lawn will be full of lawn games, special pop-up vendors will make an appearance, and they’ll even have live music. Spring At The Silos happens every weekend in March and April. {Photo: Spring at the Silos}
7. Go Camping At A Nearby Texas State Park
A spring break camping trip is an easy, low-cost thing to do if you want to escape Waco without travelling too far. Texas has some amazing state parks that are fun to visit for camping, swimming, hiking, fishing, or just low-key hanging out with your buddies. Mother Neff State Park is the closest to Waco, but you could also check out Fort Parker State Park, Meridian State Park, or Lake Whitney State Park.
8. Baylor Bears Baseball Games
It’s spring so it’s BASEBALL SEASON! If you haven’t been to a Baylor Bears baseball game yet, you can purchase single game tickets here. Baseball just feels like spring!
9. Go Hiking in Cameron Park
Cameron Park is the crown jewel of Waco, yet there are so many local Waco residents who don’t take advantage of that. Let’s change that during spring break! It’s the perfect weather to get outside and go on a hike through this 416-acre park in the heart of Waco. If you want some more fun things to do in Cameron Park, check out Cameron Park Zoo or go to the incredible lookout point called Lovers’ Leap.
10. Visit A Museum You Haven’t Tried Yet
There are a few really great museums in Waco! And unless you’ve been to literally every single museum on this list, there’s something new for you to see. So pick a museum and spend an hour or two learning about something new to you! Three options to get your started: The Mayborn Museum (really fun for both kids and adults), the Armstrong Browning Library and Museum (FREE and very impressive), or the Texas Sports Hall of Fame and Museum for all you Texas sports nerds. Click on any of those links to read some honest thoughts of each museum.
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