Visit East Riverside
Popular places to visit
Magnolia Market at the Silos
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Magnolia Market at the Silos during your trip to Waco. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Baylor University
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit Baylor University during your travels in Waco. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Waco Convention Center
Learn about the events happening in Waco Convention Center during your trip to Waco. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Cameron Park Zoo
Why not visit the native and exotic animals who live at Cameron Park Zoo during your holiday in Waco? You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Dr. Pepper Museum
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Dr. Pepper Museum during your travels in Waco. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Waco Mammoth National Monument
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Waco Mammoth National Monument during your trip to Waco. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Top hotels in East Riverside
Cambria Hotel Waco Univ Riverfront
Very clean room and clean hotel overall. The staff were very nice and the room amenities were amazing. The bed was incredibly comfortable.
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
EVEN Hotel Waco - University Area by IHG
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Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waco Downtown by IHG
Easy check in, super attentive and friendly staff, great room! Will definitely be my choice hotel when staying in Waco.
Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025
OYO Hotel Waco University Area/ I-35
I would give them negative stars if that were an option, and recommend that Expedia make that an option. There were bed bugs and a dirty rooms when my guys arrived, and when we they went to front desk they were not offered another room or refund which either would have been great, but again they ...
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025
Rodeway Inn
Check in was quick, the staff was friendly. The room was okay, but mainly because the bad was comfortable and I was exhausted. Otherwise, regular maintenance is clearly not done. The toilet paper holder wouldn’t hold a roll. Towel rack was barely attached and the place hasn’t been painted in decades. ...
Reviewed on 2 Jul 2025
OYO Hotel Waco University Area/ I-35
No one would answer the door so we could check in
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around East Riverside
Baylor
If you're spending some time in Baylor, Texas Sports Hall of Fame and Ferrell Center are top sights worth seeing.
Brazos
While visiting Brazos, you might make a stop by sights like Magnolia Market at the Silos and Dr. Pepper Museum.
Carver
While Carver isn't home to many top sights, Cameron Park Zoo and Brazos Park East are some notable places to visit nearby.
Brooks Oaks
Brooks Oaks might not have many top sights, but Cameron Park Zoo and Dr. Pepper Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Bellmead
Shopping and restaurants are notable features of Bellmead. You might consider stopping by Marlin Branch while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Oakwood
Though Oakwood may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Ferrell Center and Texas Sports Hall of Fame.
