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Waco

Just 90 miles from Dallas and Austin, Waco is a diverse, bustling city with a university, two colleges, more than 40 hotels, and 300-plus restaurants. It is a popular destination with fans of hometown celebrities Chip and Joanna Gaines. Annual events include Spring at the Silos, Margarita and Salsa Festival, and Heart O’ Texas Fair & Rodeo.

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