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BEST WESTERN Old Main Lodge
I-35 @ 4th Street, Waco, Texas 76706Phone: 254/753-0316 | Fax: 254/753-3811
Visit this Waco hotel located mid-way between Dallas and Austin.
The BEST WESTERN Old Main Lodge is the closest lodging to Baylor University and is conveniently located in Waco near key area attractions and business locations including the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame, Texas Sports Hall of Fame, the Ferrell Center and the Convention Center. Hotel guests will appreciate the variety of dining and shopping options at the Ivy Square Shopping Center situated adjacent to the hotel.
Each spacious, well-appointed guest room is equipped with cable television with HBO®, free long distance access and microwaves and refrigerators in select rooms. Start the day with a complimentary Texas size continental breakfast in the breakfast room overlooking the outdoor swimming pool. Other hotel amenities include high-speed Internet access and meeting facilities.
Whether visiting Waco for business or leisure, the friendly and knowledgeable staff is ready to ensure a comfortable and memorable stay. Make an online reservation today at the BEST WESTERN Old Main Lodge!
Local Events Worth Considering:
May 2012
The Bosque Arts Center Tin Building Theatre presents a tribute to the legendary country singer. In Clifton.
A celebration of Americana music featuring exceptional artists of the genre. In Austin.
June 2012
Concert performance at the Bass Concert Hall in Austin.
This production uses Cirque du Soleil creativity to give fans a view into the spirit and heart of the artistic genius. In Austin.
Anything is possible at this Austin extravaganza. At the Long Center for the Performing Arts in Austin.
July 2012
Kick off your family’s celebration in this patriotic event. Your entire family can take part. At the Camp Mabry Military Base in Austin.
Concert performance at the Austin City Limits Live in Austin.
Texas Heat Wave is a custom truck, car and audio event held in Austin Texas.
August 2012
Concert Performance at the Bass Concert Hall in Austin.
The spirit of artists performing in what has become know as The Greatest Show On Earth®. In Austin.
2 million Mexican Free Tail Bats emerging from under the bridge at dusk, 2 stages of live music and arts and crafts. In Austin.
September 2012
Browse second-hand antiques, collectables and vintage merchandise. At the Palmer Events Center in Austin.
It’s the tail end of the big, bad 1980s in Hollywood, and the party has been raging hard. At the Long Center for the Performing Arts in Austin.
Nearby Attractions:
List All TX AttractionsBalcones Distillery
Creator of award winning products, Balcones Distillery is located in Waco, nestled in the heart of Texas Hill Country. Balcones Distillery features handcrafted spirits such as Baby Blue – a corn whisky and the first legal Texas whiskey since the lift of prohibition – and the cask-strength True Blue Whiskey.
Balcones Distillery whiskeys are distributed in big Texas towns such as Austin, Houston, Dallas, and San Antonio. Of course, you can find Baby Blue and True Blue Whiskey in Waco, as well as a Best Western hotel.
Baylor University
Baylor University, located in Waco, was established in 1845, making it one of the oldest Texas higher-education schools. This private Christian-based university encompasses 735 acres, along the Brazos River, in the Hill Country area of Texas. This liberal arts university educates over 14,000 students pursuing bachelors, masters and doctorate degrees, in its ten colleges and schools. Baylor University is the only private university in the Big 12 Athletic Conference and its athletes have the highest graduation rate among the Big 12 members.
Whether cheering on the Baylor Bears during a basketball, baseball, football or soccer game, you'll have a great day on campus. Make time for a campus tour to view the historic buildings and the Statute of Judge Baylor. Be sure to visit the Bill and Eva Williams Bear Habitat, home to the Baylor University mascots, two live American black bears. Stay close to the university as a guest of Best Western hotels and enjoy a wonderful night's rest.
