Baylor University
- Local Atmosphere

Local Atmosphere

The local atmosphere is uneventful. Major sites of attraction are the local park and zoo as well as the Dr Pepper Museum and the Mayborn Museum. Not much nightlife going on. The waco community is very connected with Baylor. Waco is a city that needs a lot of development and attention as it is impoverished. Baylor does a lot to develop and sustain the town by giving back to the community. Waco is tightly knit with Baylor as well. The main festivals are all Baylor events like Homecoming, Dia Del Oso , Christmas on the 5th etc. Don't expect much in Waco to keep you occupied but time flies when your at Baylor.

Waco Is a Town of Its Own.

Waco has long been seen as a town that people just pass through. While this may be true in part, there is a lot more under the surface. For one, there are A LOT of places to eat at whether you like chains or local places. There is also Cameron Park, the biggest city park in the US except for Central Park in New York City. It is really fun to explore. There's a movie theater that has 5$ tickets! Common Grounds, a cool, little coffee shop also has concerts at least once a week. Don't forget that Waco is an hour/hour and a half from both Austin and Dallas, so you can always hop on over to one of those cities for big events. Baylor campus also has a lot to do from sports events, to the marina, to theater productions, and even a student film festival.

Small Can Be Better

Waco, where Baylor is located happens to be a small but nature filled city. It is a homey place where one could really focus on their academics and future goals. It also is a campus and city filled with school pride and plenty of friendly people.