You’ll find a lot of people really pride themselves on living in what they(we) hilariously refer to as “Waco Waco”, and we can totally understand why! The old-world charm, mature trees, hip vibes, and convenient distance to downtown would all be considerations in the “pros” category. This “as urban as small town, central Texas gets” area offers not just diverse home-styles, but a community full of different walks of life and experiences like what you might be more used to when coming from a bigger city.
VIBRANT CULTURE MEETS SMALL TOWN TEXAS
There is also the prestige of the Ridgewood Country club and Lake Shore Drive areas where the select few get to enjoy a stunning lake view. Boutique shopping and eating out is easy over here – and when cooking at home Waco happens to have 3+ of our famed Texas based grocery stores HEB. While Waco ISD schools are not currently the highest rated, the community as a whole has been experiencing a major polishing and refurbishment with many distinguished Waco Alumni pouring back into what could be so great again. There are also many private school options throughout Waco that tend to be much more affordable than in bigger cities. If this sounds like a set up that fits your happening lifestyle – Castle & Sanger Heights, Mountainview, Ridgewood area, Wooded Acres, or the Lake Streets could be the place for you!
Neighborhoods
Castle Heights
Sanger Heights
Mountainview
Ridgewood/Lake Waco
Wooded Acres
Lake Streets
Cameron Park
Beverly Hills
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Transportation
Everything is within a short driving distance. Lots of life happens along I-35, but also Waco Drive, Franklin, Austin Avenue, and Valley Mills to name a few major commercial roads. For ride share options there are Uber, eScooters for Rent, a downtown Trolley, Greyhound.
Grocery Stores
HEB
Target
Drug Emporium
Saturday Farmer’s Market
School System & Childcare
Waco ISD
St. Paul’s Epsicopal
St. Louis Bishop Reicher
Waco Montessori
Vanguard
Live Oak Classical School
Health Services
Baylor Scott & White
Providence
Premier ER & Urgent Care
Favorite Restaurants
Milo
Magnolia Table
Alpha & Omega
Union Hall
Yaki
Huaco Lounge
Maria Mezaleria
Revival East Side Eatery
The Mix
Sironia
Guess BBQ
Schmaltez
Chuys
George’s
The Brazos Landing
Jake’s Texas Tea Bar
Harvest on 25th
Clay Pot
Pivovar
Hecho en Waco
Olive Branch Cafe
Libraries, Museums & Indoor Play Areas
Mayborn
Dr. Pepper Museum
Waco Library
Texas Ranger Museum
Texas Sports Hall of Fame
Parks & Playground
Cameron Park
Waco Surf
Camp Fimfo
Kendrick Park
Jacob’s Ladder
Lions Park
Religious Organizations
Antioch
Highland Baptist
Columbus Avenue Baptist
Lake Shore Baptist
Crestview Church of Christ
Holy Spirit Episcopal
St. Mary’s Catholic
St. Paul’s Episcopal
Glory Bell
First United Methodist – Austin Avenue
Grace Church
First Methodist Waco
First Baptist Waco
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