Scurry out to Richland Mall for a shopping experience with over 50 stores to browse and shop, including Dillard's, Victoria's Secret, JC Penney, Bath & Body Works. Shopping can work up an appetite, so take a break and dig into something delicious at Red Lobster, Olive Garden, Fuji Japanese Steak House and Sushi, Chick-fil-A, BJ's Restaurant, Mandarin Express, Italia Express Pizza, Aunti Anne's, Great American Cookies, or dippin' dots. During various holidays there are themed events like a visit with Santa in the JCPenney Court to get your picture taken. Check their website often to grab their latest deals.
The Waco Cultural Arts Fest is an event designed to celebrate the diverse multicultural influences in the area through artistic expression like music, performance, food and various arts activities. The festival takes place at Indian Spring Park and features free admission, fine arts activities all day and a continuous open mic for aspiring performers. Held in the middle to latter part of September, the event draws visitors from all over the state, especially families with kids interested in art. These young festival-goers get a chance to create art in various forms during the three day event, and will come away from the festival with a deeper appreciation for the state's cultural and artistic influences.
Shop, eat, and be happy when you visit Sironia Shops and Cafe where the food is simply scrumptious and comforting as you are surrounded by fantastic finds and purchases. Here you'll meet some of the most talented artisans and creative vendors anywhere in Waco. This quintessential small business mecca exhibits everything good about life like good food, great prices and the best neighbors. This intimate setting nestled in a quaint, modern facility is open for shopping from 10 am to 6 pm and serves the best simplest of heart warming delights in the cafe from 11 am to 2:30 Tuesday through Saturday for your convenience. The constant giveaways and sales are amazing and the friendly folks there will tell you that what happens at Cupcakes and Cocktails stays right there.
A piece of America's Civil War history is still very much alive at the Earle-Harrison House and Pape Gardens. Here, visitors can visit the only restored antebellum house in Waco that was built by Dr. and Mrs. Baylis Wood Earle, whose brother was a Confederate general. The home has been meticulously recreated and includes fascinating and rare Victorian furniture and artifacts. And once you've taken in the house's inner beauty, enjoy a leisurely walk through the home's adjacent Pape Gardens.