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Along the trail to Waco for no. 19 BYU Football at Baylor

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NCAA Football: Texas Southern at Baylor Scott Wachter-USA TODAY Sports

Headed to Texas for BYU at Baylor? Cougar fan Jesi Fiso has suggestions on things to do, see, and eat around Waco. As always, if you have additional recommendations, or try out anything from the article, let us know in the comments! And maybe bookmark this one to refer back to as you visit Waco for games against our future Big 12 conference foe!

Things to do:

Baylor Campus:

Baylor bears — On campus they have a bear habitat.

Armstrong Browning Library — If you’re into really beautiful architecture and incredible stained glass windows

Random:

Dr. Pepper Museum — Low cost and fun 20th century memorabilia with the most delicious freshly mixed Dr. Pepper

Silos Magnolia Market and Bakery — Delicious cookies and cupcakes

Driving along the Brazos River

Texas Ranger Museum

Driving from AustinLouie Mueller Barbecue in Taylor, TX — worth the drive and on the way if flying into Austin airport, Buc-ee’s is a must see Texas attraction. Don’t miss out on the Beaver Nuggets, their kolaches and Buc-ee’s candy.

Driving from DallasPappasito’s — great Tex-Mex cuisine

Places to eat:

Magnolia Table Restaurant — Good food for breakfast lunch or dinner

Torchy’s Tacos — “Damn good tacos” is right. Get the chips and queso. Thank me later.

H.E.B. - Buy Blue Bell ice cream and if you have a kitchen where you’re staying get their brisket queso.