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| Texas Ranger Museum: Displaying an exceptional collection of guns, Indian artifacts and early Texas memorabilia, the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum, located at Fort Fisher on Interstate 35 and University Parks Drive, is dedicated to preserving the history of this legendary law enforcement group. For more information call 254-750-8631. |
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Cameron Park Zoo: One will find a great variety of species co-existing in this state-of-the-art natural zoo complex. Some of the featured exhibits include vultures, African lions, White Handed Gibbons, a herpetarium, Sumatran Tigers, giraffes and the co-inhabitants of their natural native region, elephants, lemurs, Texas barnyard animals, and much more. |
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| Dr. Pepper Museum: The Museum building is listed in the National Register of Historic Places and is an example of a unique style of turn-of-the-century architecture. Students will see the effects of the 1953 Waco tornado in a specially produced video, explore the depths of an abandoned well, and investigate other secret places in the Museum. |
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| Lake Waco: Lake Waco, a man-made lake completed in 1964, covers 7,240 acres with 60 miles of shoreline and is host to six parks. It provides attractions and recreation such as camping, fishing, golf, rowing, sailing and swimming. |
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| Suspension Bridge and Riverwalk: Displaying an exceptional collection of guns, Indian artifacts and early Texas memorabilia, the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum, located at Fort Fisher on Interstate 35 and University Parks Drive, is dedicated to preserving the history of this legendary law enforcement group. For more information call 254-750-8631. |
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| Spirit of the Rivers: A true sternwheeler that provides cruises daily through downtown Waco, Baylor University, Cameron Park, and more of the most scenic parts of Waco. Narrated daily excursions usually last about two hours. They also offer a weekend/brunch cruise and sunset dinner cruises. |
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| Waco Water Park: A state of the art water center with two pools, water-shooting playscapes, a 22-foot slide, zero depth pool, and more. The park offers water aerobics for adults and other fitness activities. It also includes lounge areas, locker rooms, showers, restrooms, and a concession stand. |
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| Governor Bill and Vara Daniel Historic Village: Tour a replicated turn of the century western village located on University Parks Drive off of Interstate 35 behind the Texas Sports Hall of Fame. For more information call 254-710-1160. |
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