FAQS – About the Area

Where is your Inn located?

The Bed and Breakfast on White Rock Creek sits on the north edge of Waco, Texas city limits due North of downtown Wacos. We are located 2.5 miles West of I-35.

How far is the B&B from Downtown Waco?

Our inn is 5 miles from downtown Waco.

How far is the Inn from The Silos- Magnolia Market?

Our B&B is located 6 miles from the Silos at Magnolia Market.

How far is the Bed & Breakfast On White Rock Creek from Homestead Heritage Artisan Craft Village?

We are located 3.5 miles from Homestead Heritage and Artisan Craft Village. The inn is right in between Homestead Heritage an Artisan Craft Village and The Silos- Magnolia Market.

How far is the B&B from Baylor University?

We are located 5.2 miles from Baylor University

How far is the inn from the Mammoth National Monument?

We are located 5.5 miles from the Mammoth National Monument Site.

Is your bed-and-breakfast available for food delivery from restaurants?

Yes! Many guests have had dinners delivered by Uber eats or local pizza locations.

Are there any wineries close to you?

Yes! Valley Mills Vineyard and Winery is about 25 miles from the Bed and Breakfast. The Waco winery and Vineyard is about 11 miles away from the inn. See the Wineries, Distilleries, Craft Breweries section on our Things to Do page for more information.

How far is it from the Bed and Breakfast on White Rock Creek to Cameron Park and the Cameron Park Zoo?

Camera Park and the Camera Park Zoo are 5 miles from the bed and breakfast.

What is the closest locally owned restaurant that is both good and affordable?

The two restaurants that we recommend for an evening meal that are the closest to the Bed and Breakfast on White Rock Creek is Heitmiller’s Steakhouse. Heitmiller’s is 2.4 miles from the Bed and Breakfast. The next closest is Cafe Homestead and it’s 4.3 miles from the Bed and Breakfast on White Rock Creek. Other than these two, there are several chain restaurants, restaurants, and fast food restaurants near Heitmiller’s. See our things to do page for a more comprehensive list.

What are the restaurants that you would consider for special locations like birthdays or anniversaries?

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We like authentic Mexican restaurants. Would Waco have any that you would consider authentic Mexican restaurants?

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Are there places close by to the inn where we can purchase wine and other beverages?

There are two package stores within 2.5 miles. There are also two grocery stores and a Sam’s Club that has a fairly good wine selection.

How far away is the nearest convenience store for gas, snacks, drinks and possibly a six pack of beer?

There is a large new convenience store 1.5 miles from the Bed and Breakfast on White Rock Creek.

Our child is playing in a tennis tournament at the Waco Regional Tennis and Fitness Center in Waco. How far is it to the center from the inn?

From the Bed and Breakfast on White Rock Creek to the Waco Regional Tennis and Fitness Center is 4.5 miles

My wife and I’d like to have a cocktail and a glass of wine before dinner. Can you recommend a couple of places that would have a nice atmosphere and good cocktails?

The two that I think have a really cool atmosphere and great drinks are Z’s at Curry and The Blue Dog Wine and Martini Bar. Z’s at Curry is in the downtown Waco, Texas area. The Blue Dog Wine and Martini Bar is on N Valley Mills Drive. For more suggestions, see our things to do page.

We plan on attending the Baylor Bears Football Game At McLean Stadium on the Baylor University campus. How far away would we have to travel and would it be difficult to find parking from your location?

Some of the best parking is near the Main North Gate of Baylor Bear Football at McLean Stadium on the Baylor University Campus is 5.2 miles from the Bed and Breakfast on White Rock Creek. Our inn is situated to give you a hassle free, traffic free, jam free pathway to the stadium.

What is the closest airport to the inn?

The Waco Regional Airport is the closest airport at 8.3 miles to the inn. You would have to make a transfer at DFW InternationalAirport. The DFW international airport is 107 miles from the inn. We are located 121 miles from Austin’s Bergstrom airport.

What is the weather like in winter, spring, summer and fall?

Waco, Texas is typically moderate in the winter. You may have an Arctic freeze one day followed by spring like weather the next. It’s unpredictable. Spring and fall are my favorite times of year. The summer can be uncomfortable to some, but Retha and I have grown up here are used to it and accept it.

What is the typical dress code for the area?

For the most part, Waco, Texas is casual. If you’re visiting Waco, I would expect you to bring nice clean clothes. There are a couple of restaurants that you need a membership to dine in, and those would expect you to wear business attire.

Is there public transportation available? Uber, Lyft, trains, buses, trolleys, etc.?

Waco, Texas is not known for great public transportation. Uber and Lyft are everywhere. The nearest Amtrak station is 25 minutes west of Waco in McGregor, Texas. The city of Waco does provide a shuttle from the Silos at Magnolia Market over to Magnolia Table, stopping at some little shops along the way.

Is there parking downtown? Do I have to pay for parking?

There is free parking in downtown Waco, Texas and around Magnolia Market. Magnolia Market is across the street from First Baptist Church and with a $10 contribution to the church’s city ministry, you may park right at the entrance of Magnolia Market.

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