I am looking for a large place to have a family get together either in the early summer and/or holiday time. Our extended family is around 35-40 adults and children, and we would like to have space for a good meal and plenty of visiting time. We have tried area restraurants but there are just too many of us and time is an issue. Is there someplace we might be able to rent for a 12-24 hour period where we can purchase meals or have them catered?

There are plenty of places to hold your reunion! We have a page on our website that lists lots of venues in this area that could host your event. Some are hotels; some are restaurants; some are meeting halls. Just go to www.wacocvb.com/mfind.asp and you will see a list. If you don't find what you're looking for, call us at 254-750-5810 and ask for Carla, and I will help you. Good luck!

on the fun packages are the prices good for the entire year or do the prices change? on the romantic getaway package does this enclude every thing like the family package? in the first week in nov.of 2009 me and my wife might be coming to waco for our 7th year ann. i am kind of looking at the romantic getaway. if i buy this package when do i need to buy it and do you mail it to me or do i have to pick it up when i arrive in waco?
thanks, dasimmons
1/6/09

Good afternoon David - my name is Patricia Breen with the Clarion Hotel. Carla with the CVB asked me to contact you regarding our Romance Package. You can purchase this package now, and use it in November. You can contact me at the hotel - my number is 254-757-2000 ext. 524. Thank you and have a great day!

Pat

We are looking in relocating this summer. How is the educational system in Waco or the surrounding areas (Special Education in particular). We are planning to visit the area this March. What are the things or places we can go/do to get an idea/feeling about the area.

Hi Raph, This link may be helpful http://www.greatschools.net/cgi-bin/tx/district_profile/1037 . You may also find helpful information at http://www.wacoisd.org/ and http://www.wacochamber.com/relocationguide.php. Our main website, www.wacocvb.com, has links to various attractions - the attractions menu is on the right. I think Waco is a great place to live and work. Please let us know if we can be of further assistance.

We are looking for a nice hotel near Baylor's campus. Thanks!

I see that most of the museums and attractions close at 5pm. What is there to do after 5?

Kimberly, sorry for the late response. There are two lodging establishments close to Baylor: the Best Western Old Main Lodge, and the Judge Baylor House Bed & Breakfast. Visit our Lodging in Waco page for contact information for these establishments.

Suzy, Visit our "Waco After Hours" page for information on places open past five, including coffeehouses with entertainment.

What is the story on the huge metal catfish resting on the old truck on the west bank of the Brazos River in Waco, Texas?

Betty, the catfish sculpture is a work of art by Joe Barrington. It is part of an effort to bring new works by professional and emerging artists into Waco’s downtown to promote art in public places. Here's a link to more information on it: http://www.wacoartsfest.org/sculpture/.

I visited Waco recently and will be returning for business in the future. What can you tell me about the smell and taste of the water? Do you know of any hotels that have a filtration system? I loved the town however, I am dreading my business trip because of the water. :(

Dear Nann, we will poll our lodging facilities and post the result here! I asked them to respond by 5 pm Thursday with the answer. Thanks.

I am planning a 20 year reunion for a local high school for this summer. Do you give any free information out about Waco attractions that we could put in our welcome bags/packets we will be giving out to the attendees?
Thank you!

Hi! I was just wondering if Lake Waco rented out canoes? Thanks!

Hi Jessica,
There is not a place on Lake Waco that I know of; however, a lot of people rent a canoe at Lake Whitney and then paddle down the river to Waco. Here is a link to Dick's Canoes on Lake Whitney that has full information: http://www.dickscanoe.com/

where is a good place to stay near river bend parks?

Billy, if you are traveling on I-35, I would take the Lake Brazos Parkway/Martin Luther King Exit, 335C to get the Riverbend Park. It's a shortcut and a very beautiful drive. At I-35, you have so many lodging options, including the Best Western Old Main Lodge, Americas Best Value, Clarion Hotel, Victorian Inn and so on. For contact info, go to our lodging page at http://www.wacocvb.com/waco-hotels.asp. Good luck!

On the event calender for Fri the 21 there is an event listed "Back-to-school Bash". The link does not work. I need something for Dad and our 6 year old to do while the 2 year old naps at the hotel. This event looked perfect since the little one is not old enough to attend. Any other suggestions would also be welcomed. Thanks

Alison, The Back-to-school Bash will be from noon - 3 pm on at the Dewey Recreation Center on Friday, August 21st. It is for children 5 and up, and it is free. For more details, call 254-750-8677. Some other things you might consider are our award winning Cameron Park Zoo and the Mayborn Museum Complex. Drop by our Tourist Information Center at I-35 and University Parks for directions and discount coupons for some of the attractions. Thanks for letting us know about the broken link - we'll get that fixed!

Susan

I am looking for a place to host a University of Connecticut alumni reunion prior to the UCONN vs. Baylor football game on Saturday, September 19, 2009. The game starts at 4:00pm so I would like to host our event from 1:00-3:30pm. My preference would be someplace in walking distance from Floyd Casey Stadium but I short drive would be o.k. Any suggestions?

Jeff,
Here are a couple of ideas for your reunion:
Golden Corral - Private party room. 618 N Valley Mills Dr. (254)751-9088.
Uncle Dan's BBQ - Private party room. 1001 Lake Air Drive. 254-772-3532
You can also visit our webpage at www.wacocvb.com/mfind.asp to see other ideas for venues. These two are probably the closest to the stadium. Good luck!

A group of ten people plan on attending the Baylor-Nebraska football game. We will be traveling via a motorhome. Three people are unable to walk a long distance. Is there a location or parking lot where we can park a motorhome and get on a shuttle to and from the stadium?

Thanks,

Larry, Floyd Casey stadium does have room to park a motor home, but no hook ups. The parking is first come first serve, and is open the Friday before the game. The cost to park your motor home there is $25. There is a shuttle than runs from the Baylor campus to the game, however there is not a place to park a motorhome near the shuttle stop.

Susan