Sports
in Waco, TX (showing 1 - 4 out of 4)

Lace up your bowling shoes, pick your comfortable bowling ball weight and settle in at the AMF Westview Lanes for a few frames. The only strike outs are at the end of the alley when you knock all those pins down, because the service, food and gaming are all sure-fire hits! Make sure to check the website or call ahead to reserve your lane. Enjoy every minute of excitement in this state-of-the-art bowling facility that is a Waco favorite for recreational and team bowling.

Baylor University's presence in Waco goes beyond academics. Known as the Baylor Bears, the college also has built a highly regarded athletic program that includes teams that compete in sports like softball, baseball, basketball and of course, football. The football team has won much-deserved acclaim as a Big 12 team, and football season is welcomed by Waco residents as another opportunity to see the team hit the gridiron and forge their status toward the upper reaches of the weekly college football rankings.

The closest professional sports team to Waco is the Dallas Cowboys. The team led by quarterback Tony Romo, has undergone several dramatic shifts within its personnel, and they continue to strive for another shot at the Superbowl. Playing at the newly remodeled Cowboys Stadium, the team has a rabid legion of followers, not the least of which live in Waco. A short ride up I-35 leads fans to the game, just in time for a tailgate party and then the eventual kickoff.

If you or your kids have real warrior instincts, put them to the test at Powerplay Paintball. The friendly staff will make sure that you suit up safely and will also inform you of the rules to ensure that your recreational warfare on the paintball battlegrounds is as fun as it is safe. Special events are planned several times a month, including an "aliens vs. predators" match up pitting the red-paint aliens against the green-paint predators. It's great fun and exercise, not to mention a healthy adrenaline rush, too!