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Drop by Oakley’s Texas Bar and Grill for an impressive taste of some of the best that Waco has to offer at this Iconic "Continental Cowboy."  Whether it's for an evening of pool, Giant Jenga or Cornhole, Oakley's is proud to be the city's only rustic Texas Country Bar and Grill, gracing the area for over 25 years. Their full menu is impressive and satisfying to a variety of taste buds. Choose from a full inventory of beers, domestic, imports and specialty brands. Wine Down Wednesdays and notable top shelf selections away you and your party. Grab a bite to eat and relax on their brand new patio.

Prepare yourself for a remarkable experience when you enter Design House Studio. You will find a distinctive collection of exquisite custom fine jewelry, filled with rings, pendants (necklaces) and earrings. All unique jewelry pieces are to be worn & treasured as well as make a personal statement crafted in silver, platinum, and 14kt and 18kt gold.  A unique combination of bold, dramatic gemstones such as Sonoran Sunrise, Pink Sapphire and stunning Tahitian pearls along with two innovative jewelry lines, Dian Malouf and Pyrrha, both equally stunning await you. In case you wish to design a custom piece, you will encounter a vast collection of fine gemstones in a rich palette of colors to get you started.

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.

It's a little known fact, but the popular soft drink Dr. Pepper was born in Waco. That unique taste took the soda world by storm and carved a niche for the brand that led to its worldwide success. The Dr. Pepper Museum is an attraction that traces the genesis of this concoction, how it came to be, how it was marketed and the eventual memorabilia and lore that followed in its wake. See the world's most extensive collection of vintage ads, bottles, items, and interactive exhibits that tell the story of how everyone became a Pepper!