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Waco, Texas, is located along I-35 between Dallas and Austin. Waco is home to Baylor University, Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Texas Sports Hall of Fame. The city has notable museums, including Dr. Pepper Museum, Red Men Museum and Library, and Mayborn Museum. Cameron Park is the largest recreational park in the city, with three playgrounds and a splash pad. If you enjoy outdoor sports, the park has paddling trails and running trails. The Cameron Park Zoo is also a prominent attraction in the area. The Hawaiian Falls Water Park is located in Waco, where you can take part in a variety of fun water slides, swimming, body surfing and inner tubing.

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The Waco Regional Airport (ACT) services the Waco area. Traveling by car is the most convenient way to get around Waco, and you can find several rental car companies inside the airport. The Waco Transit Center provides fixed bus routes during scheduled times throughout the day. There is a trolley service called Ride the Dash that provides free shuttle rides in the downtown area.

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History buffs will have plenty to do in the area. The Historic Waco Foundation features four prominent historic homes, including East Terrace, Earle-Napier-Kinnard House and McCulloch House. Waco boasts a moderate climate, with temperatures that rarely dip below 35 in the winter months. Summer high temperatures average in the 90s.