Magnuson Hotel Waco About Us and Area Attractions

March 16, 2012 - PRLog -- Welcome to Magnuson Hotel Waco, a Waco, TX hotel near Baylor University.

Located off Interstate 35 and 14th St, the Magnuson Hotel Waco is convenient to almost anything in the Waco area. This Waco hotel is centrally located near Baylor University and downtown Waco with easy access to attractions including the Dr Pepper Museum, Texas Sports Hall of Fame, Texas Ranger Hall of Fame, Waco Mammoth Site and Cameron Park Zoo. Magnuson Hotel Waco is a great location for those looking for hotels near the Waco Convention Center and the Heart Of Texas Fair Complex.

Additional nearby points of interest include:

     Waco Water Park
     Riverbend Park
     Waco Regional Airport
     Floyd Casey Stadium
     Ferrell Center
     Waco ISD Athletic Complex

Our friendly, knowledgeable staff will help you become familiar with the hotel and can recommend great Waco restaurants, bars and shopping districts. Once unpacked, enjoy in-room amenities in every room. A coffeemaker is provided for you so you can enjoy a piping hot cup any time. A hair-dryer and iron will keep you looking sharp for the occasion. A microwave and refrigerator (in most rooms), will let you eat and drink at your convenience.

Catch some sun or go for a swim at our outdoor pool. Stay productive or stay in touch with friends and family through the hotel's free high-speed internet access. If you aren't traveling with a laptop, we've still got your covered with free use of our business center workstation in the lobby.

After a busy day, enjoy a restful night on our Serta beds topped with plenty of fluffy pillows.  Wake up each morning to the smell and taste of delicious Belgian waffles, pastries, juices, cereals and fresh fruit as a hearty part of our complimentary breakfast buffet.  So whether you're traveling with your family, here on business or looking for great rates for long-term stays, rest easy that at the newly renovated Magnuson Hotel Waco, you'll sleep like a baby

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.            
         
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.
           
         
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.            
         
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.            
         
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.            
         
         
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.            
         
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.