Waco offers all the warmth of a small town with the rich cultural scene and vast entertainment options of a much larger city. There is always something to do, no matter what interests you. Art aficionados will revel in the Croft's exhibits and won't want to miss lectures from critics and artists alike at Baylor's outstanding Martin Museum of Arts.

For music lovers, season tickets to performances by the Waco Symphony Orchestra and guest musicians couldn't be a more perfect gift, whether it's for someone else or for you. Local art and music festivals provide entertainment for everyone at some of Waco's most scenic outdoor venues. Literature lovers will spend days discovering the treasures housed within beautiful Armstrong Browning Library.

Baylor Theatre puts on classic plays and cutting-edge, modern dramatic performances, open to the public. For those who never stop learning, downtown Waco's wealth of musicians will absorb your attention. Whether your interest is sports, history, science, industry or the more creative side of things, there is a perfect museum for you that will offer plenty to explore. Tons of races, parks and even a skate park downtown offer recreational opportunities for people who love to play outside.

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