First Day Trip to Waco 🐻 (FULL EPISODE) S1 E1
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- čas přidán 2. 07. 2024
- THROWBACK EPISODE - This episode originally aired on PBS on October 7, 2009. Some of the locations may have changed. Check thedaytripper.com for the most up-to-date information.
To most, Waco is a highway and nothing more. Just a pass-through, not a destination. But there is way more to this town than meets the eye, and to those who are willing to look a little deeper, Waco is much, much more.
While you’re in town, you gotta go to the Dr Pepper Museum to learn how the oldest major soft drink on the market was invented in 1885. You’ll see original bottling equipment, old Dr Pepper ads and you can even grab a Dr Pepper Float at the old-fashioned soda fountain at the end! Soon enough, you’ll be a “Pepper,” too!
Head to the Texas Rangers Museum to learn all about the brave men who have been devoting their lives to keeping Texans safe since the first group of rangers protected the Texas frontier from Indians in the 1830s. You’ll see how the roles of the Texas Rangers have changed over time, and you can even pay homage to 30 Rangers who made significant impacts on Texas at the Hall of Fame.
Calling all sports fanatics: this is the museum of your dreams. Explore dozens of exhibits showcasing Texas’s top players in football, basketball, tennis and more. One of the coolest exhibits is the Southwest Conference Gallery and Cotton Bowl Exhibit, where you’ll learn the history of the Cotton Bowl and see the jerseys of some of the greatest college football athletes in one room.
Waco is full of history and a great place to brush up on all the details is at the Mayborn Museum on the Baylor University campus. You’ll find exhibits about Waco’s history as a Mammoth hangout to the various sea animal fossils found in the area. And if you’re more into experiments than history lessons, check out the hands-on science exhibits on everything from weather to simple machines.
Don’t miss taking a stroll around Texas’s oldest university, Baylor University which was started in 1845. Take a stroll on Baylor’s campus, check out Baylor’s Bear Habitat where they keep the mascots “Joy” and “Lady” and stop by the famous Pat Neff Hall.
Kick your day off with a caffeine jolt to the mouth at Common Grounds, a locally-owned coffee shop. Common Grounds has all forms of caffeine to fuel your day trip from classics like cold brewed coffee and espresso to specialties like iced coffees with peanut butter and chocolate. YUM!
If it’s soy burgers and salads you want…you won’t find them at this 60-year old burger joint. At Health Camp, the three main food groups are Burger, Cheeseburger and Bacon Cheese Burger. Of course, you must get some greasy fries on the side and for a definitely-not-healthy dessert, try their frozen custard that comes in amazing flavors like Chocolate Chip Cheesecake, Toasted Marshmallow, Peach and more!
George’s is a Waco classic that’s been serving massive burgers and chicken fried steaks to Baylor bears since 1930. Stop in to relax like a local after a day of trippin’ with an 18 oz. frosty beer (called a “Big O”) and a plate of chicken wings wrapped in bacon.
If you want pizza and secret hideouts, look no further than Poppa Rollos. You can try one of their specialty pizzas or create your own (I like mine topped with jalapenos!) And while the pizza’s delicious, the secret hideouts at the original location are epic…check the secret door near the phone booth and you might just find a bar!
Enjoy some of the best mountain biking Texas has to offer at Cameron Park. Hike to the top of Lover’s Leap or Emmons Cliff to see breathtaking panoramic views of the Brazos and Bosque Rivers. While you’re at the park, check out the Cameron Park Zoo to say “hello” to the bears, giraffes and elephants. They even have Komodo Dragons!
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Thinking about how different it was in the intro then I realized this was before they painted lines on the circle. In a way I kinda miss this Waco. Born and raised circa 1984-2019.
When I think of Waco I think of The Texas Rangers Law enforcment museum
Yes. I wish he would have gone there instead of the mountain biking trip
The Rangers Museum, the cemetery next to it and the Masonic Grand Lodge Temple on Columbus Avenue.
I wish the DR pepper museum was still like this, it was soo cool back then
Whsts it like now?
Hi Chet, Thanks for releasing the back catalog on CZcams. Been watching you and your team explore Texas on PBS the last 5 years and great to see the old stuff I have never seen. Thanks.
Wow! This is so fun to go back and see!! So fun Chet!
Sorry when I think of Waco (whacko) I think of the siege. But I've visited a few times.
Wonderful burger’s and shakes
Your first episode of Daytrippers with out BBQ!!! 😮 just burgers and pizza? I never imagine that. But I really love your show. Thank you!!!! 👍
Haha. Good point. We didn't actually eat much BBQ until Season 2 and that's when we found our niche.
@@TheDaytripperI really thank you for your show!!! I confess that you inspire me to do something like you. I’m from Baytown,Tx but originally from Puerto Rico. And Puerto Rico have a lot to explore. Thank you again and …”valla con Dios Amigo “ 👍
They the mammoth site there ran by the USGS. pretty neat site they have.
I worked in Ivy Square at the Baskin-Robbins next to the Cinema. I worked my way through college scooping ice cream back in 1976-1978. That ice cream shop was on the Baylor campus.
Every town needs a joint like Health Camp.
It’s good
I was born here and raised. You got ALL the iconic spots!!! My only comment is why you didn’t get ranch at rollos with your pizza? Thanks for the video and great job!
Chet, you invented the prototype of the GoPro!!! 😮
I should have stopped Daytripping and gone all in! haha.
Balcones Whiskey is from there. Magnolia Market is cool.
When you come to Temple, be sure to visit the Bella Blue Cafe.
After living in Waco for the last 3 years one day won't show you behind the curtain the stuff they don't want you to see. High crime beggars everywhere and it's unsafe to walk in most neighborhoods. Outside of Baylor and Magnolia there are a lot of problems in this city. Stay for a day or two but don't move here totally not worth it honestly
I lived in waco for 12 years, the crime rate is high, the crime started to lower over the years.
Bye
I love me a double meat and cheese with bacon and chili. A chili cheese dog, onion rings and fries. A big red and a cherry malt to wash it all down. That's my usual at health camp
I lived there two years 1974-1976 while going to TSTI ( what it was called then) now TSTC!
I lived there in 1976-1978 and I also went to TSTI.
You should check us out next time!
My favorite place to eat in Waco is Jakes Tea House by the Hippodrome
Anyone who loves bbq has to go to GUEST BBQ!
Their brisket melt is amazing!
And for Mexican food Los Compadres Mexican Restaurant
Off of I-35
Both are very flavorful.
And for American food slightly bland but delicious
Jake's Teahouse.
What no Magnolia 😂😂
This was filmed in 2009 and it didn't exist yet. Haha.
WHEN I THINK OF WACO I THINK OF DAVID KEREISH...AND THE PEOPLE THAT PERISHED R.I.P. ✌
😂 if you come to Waco you'd know that didn't happen in Waco. Folks who don't know anything just know the closest interstate is through Waco. You won't even go near the site if you're a local. It's not even in a suburban. Sorry to burst ya bubble.
It’d be cooler if you added a “active duty/veterans discount” to the places you visited.
Waco...High Crime.
Ag Reruns
I work in Waco.. it’s not that cool 😬
5:05 RC Cola in Waco, oh the shame…This is Dr. Pepper country, that's like having Tillamook Ice Cream in Brenham. Repent, Chet, repent…🥴
@@fellikexitiscming-dj9hqHeathen…I cast thee out! 🥴 That said and it kills my Texas soul to admit this, the variety of flavors outclasses BB by a country mile. The boys in Brenham need to fix this, even that Vermont ‘Commie Cream’ Ben-n-Jerrys is doing a number on BB. Still, rootin’ for the home team…BB and Dr. Pepper…🥳
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