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Road trip from The Woodlands to Waco

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ITINERARY

3h 8m160 miles26 stops
1
Escape Now
13243 Jones Rd, Houston, TX 77070-4439
Escape Now is an interactive, real-life group gaming experience for people of all ages and skill sets. You do not need to have any special knowledge to solve the puzzles and have a good time. Just be creative and curious! 2 to 10 players are locked in a room and must work together using logic and teamwork to escape in under 60 minutes, so move fast!
2
11 Below Brewing Company
6820 Bourgeois Rd, Houston, TX 77066-3107
3
Klaus Brewing
10142 Jones Rd, Houston, TX 77065-5680
4
Escape Artist Kingwood
2628 Chestnut Ridge Dr, Houston, TX 77339-2022
Escape Artist Texas invites you to enter a world of your choosing. Be prepared for an exciting and challenging adventure of solving puzzles, cracking codes, and unraveling mysteries from within. Enjoy an escape from reality with 4-10 friends in 60 minutes while testing your wits. Book now to see if you have what it takes to become and Escape Artist or are you just another chump?!
5
Jersey Meadow Golf Course
8502 Rio Grande St, Houston, TX 77040-1100
6
Houston Police Stables
5005 Little York Rd, Houston, TX 77016-2547
7
Great Heights Brewing Company
938 Wakefield Dr, Houston, TX 77018-6204
8
The Nice Winery
10520 Westview Dr, Houston, TX 77043-5042
9
Commemorative Air Force - Houston Wing
18000 Groeschke Rd Hangar B-5 West Houston Airport, Houston, TX 77084-5675
10
Eleanor Tinsley Park
18-3600 Allen Pkwy, Houston, TX 77019
11
Stages Repertory Theatre
800 Rosine St, Houston, TX 77019-1939
Founded in 1978, Stages Repertory Theatre is a not-for-profit professional theatre with two intimate performance spaces and deep roots in the Houston community. Stages produces year-round, performing a broad scope of new work, popular entertainment and re-imagined classics. Almost all of Stages shows are rehearsed and constructed on-site in Houston, brought to life by an exceptional community of locally-based artists and craftspeople along with occasional guest directors, actors and designers from around the world. With a mission to advance theatre and enliven community, Stages offers a greenhouse for new talent and ideas and a place for art, artists and audiences to thrive.
12
Houston Grand Opera
500 Texas St (Wortham Center), Houston, TX 77002-2737
Opera house in Houston that features opera presentations throughout the year.
13
Toyota Center
1510 Polk St, Houston, TX 77002-7130
14
Proof Rooftop Lounge
2600 Travis St, Houston, TX 77006-3540
15
The Menil Collection
1533 Sul Ross St, Houston, TX 77006-4729
Houston philanthropists and art patrons John and Dominique de Menil established the Menil Foundation in 1954 to foster greater public understanding and appreciation of art, architecture, culture, religion, and philosophy. In 1987, the Menil Collection’s main museum building opened to the public. Today, the Menil Collection consists of a group of five art buildings and green spaces located within a residential neighborhood. The Menil remains committed to its founders’ belief that art is essential to human experience and fosters direct personal encounters with works of art. The museum welcomes all visitors free of charge to its buildings and surrounding green spaces.
16
Contemporary Arts Museum Houston
5216 Montrose Blvd, Houston, TX 77006-6598
The Contemporary Arts Museum Houston is a non-collecting institution dedicated to presenting the best and most exciting international, national, and regional art. Through dynamic exhibitions accompanied by scholarly publications and accessible educational programs, the Museum reaches out to local, regional, national, and international audiences of various ages. CAMH is always fresh, always free.
17
Lillie and Hugh Roy Cullen Sculpture Garden
900 Bissonnet St, Houston, TX 77005
18
Benjamin Knox Gallery & Wine Depot
405 University Dr E, College Station, TX 77840-1731
19
The Texas Collection
1429 S. 5th St., Waco, TX 76798
Established in 1923, The Texas Collection is a special library, archival research center, and the University Archive that collects, preserves, and provides access to materials documenting the history, heritage and culture of Texas for the Baylor community and the public.
20
Martin Museum of Art
60 Baylor Avenue, Waco, TX 76706
21
Waco Hippodrome Theatre
724 Austin Ave, Waco, TX 76701-2020
The Historic Waco Hippodrome Theatre is back! Come enjoy delicious food and refreshing drinks as you sit back, relax, and watch your favorite films, live music, and performing arts. First opening on February 7, 1914, The Waco Hippodrome Theatre is a landmark in entertainment for the Waco community. After some tender-loving renovations, the Waco Hippodrome Theatre is open and busier than ever! Our dining room and bar/lounge area are open Mon-Fri for lunch and dinner, and we open at 10:00 am on Saturdays and Sundays to serve the best brunch in Downtown Waco.
22
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
203 N University Parks Dr, Waco, TX 76701
23
Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park
5701 West Waco Drive, Waco, TX 76710
Urban Air Adventure Park is much more than a trampoline park. If you're looking for the best year-round indoor attractions in the Waco area, Urban Air is the perfect place. With new adventures behind every corner, we are the ultimate indoor playground f
24
Show and Tell Antiques
1525 Morrow Ave, Waco, TX 76707-3062
25
Little Shop on Bosque
3801 Bosque Blvd, Waco, TX 76710-4931
The Little Shop on Bosque is the original home of Magnolia Market and offers last chance and slightly damaged items at a discount. The shop is stocked with everything from florals to vases, apparel to gifts, and so much more. *Please note that all sales at our Little Shop on Bosque are final. You cannot receive a replacement or refund on any sales.
26
Lil Monkey Boutique
2052 N Valley Mills Dr, Waco, TX 76710-2561
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OVERVIEW

The Woodlands to Waco
1
Start:Escape Now
Houston, Texas·
5.0
(754) review
Escape Now is an interactive, real-life group gaming experience for people of all ages and skill sets. You do not need to have any special knowledge to solve the puzzles and have a good time. Just be creative and curious! 2 to 10 players are locked in a room and must work together using logic and teamwork to escape in under 60 minutes, so move fast!
13243 Jones Rd, Houston, TX 77070-4439
2
11 Below Brewing Company
Houston, Texas·
4.5
(8) review
6820 Bourgeois Rd, Houston, TX 77066-3107
3
Klaus Brewing
Houston, Texas·
4.0
(9) review
10142 Jones Rd, Houston, TX 77065-5680
4
Escape Artist Kingwood
Houston, Texas·
5.0
(84) review
Escape Artist Texas invites you to enter a world of your choosing. Be prepared for an exciting and challenging adventure of solving puzzles, cracking codes, and unraveling mysteries from within. Enjoy an escape from reality with 4-10 friends in 60 minutes while testing your wits. Book now to see if you have what it takes to become and Escape Artist or are you just another chump?!
2628 Chestnut Ridge Dr, Houston, TX 77339-2022
5
Jersey Meadow Golf Course
Houston, Texas·
4.0
(8) review
8502 Rio Grande St, Houston, TX 77040-1100
6
Houston Police Stables
Houston, Texas·
5.0
(8) review
5005 Little York Rd, Houston, TX 77016-2547
7
Great Heights Brewing Company
Houston, Texas·
4.0
(9) review
938 Wakefield Dr, Houston, TX 77018-6204
8
The Nice Winery
Houston, Texas·
5.0
(8) review
10520 Westview Dr, Houston, TX 77043-5042
9
Commemorative Air Force - Houston Wing
Houston, Texas·
5.0
(8) review
18000 Groeschke Rd Hangar B-5 West Houston Airport, Houston, TX 77084-5675
10
Eleanor Tinsley Park
Houston, Texas·
4.5
(9) review
18-3600 Allen Pkwy, Houston, TX 77019
11
Stages Repertory Theatre
Houston, Texas·
4.5
(90) review
Founded in 1978, Stages Repertory Theatre is a not-for-profit professional theatre with two intimate performance spaces and deep roots in the Houston community. Stages produces year-round, performing a broad scope of new work, popular entertainment and re-imagined classics. Almost all of Stages shows are rehearsed and constructed on-site in Houston, brought to life by an exceptional community of locally-based artists and craftspeople along with occasional guest directors, actors and designers from around the world. With a mission to advance theatre and enliven community, Stages offers a greenhouse for new talent and ideas and a place for art, artists and audiences to thrive.
800 Rosine St, Houston, TX 77019-1939
12
Houston Grand Opera
Houston, Texas·
4.5
(94) review
Opera house in Houston that features opera presentations throughout the year.
500 Texas St (Wortham Center), Houston, TX 77002-2737
13
Toyota Center
Houston, Texas·
4.5
(913) review
1510 Polk St, Houston, TX 77002-7130
14
Proof Rooftop Lounge
Houston, Texas·
3.5
(9) review
2600 Travis St, Houston, TX 77006-3540
15
The Menil Collection
Houston, Texas·
4.5
(970) review
Houston philanthropists and art patrons John and Dominique de Menil established the Menil Foundation in 1954 to foster greater public understanding and appreciation of art, architecture, culture, religion, and philosophy. In 1987, the Menil Collection’s main museum building opened to the public. Today, the Menil Collection consists of a group of five art buildings and green spaces located within a residential neighborhood. The Menil remains committed to its founders’ belief that art is essential to human experience and fosters direct personal encounters with works of art. The museum welcomes all visitors free of charge to its buildings and surrounding green spaces.
1533 Sul Ross St, Houston, TX 77006-4729
16
Contemporary Arts Museum Houston
Houston, Texas·
3.5
(91) review
The Contemporary Arts Museum Houston is a non-collecting institution dedicated to presenting the best and most exciting international, national, and regional art. Through dynamic exhibitions accompanied by scholarly publications and accessible educational programs, the Museum reaches out to local, regional, national, and international audiences of various ages. CAMH is always fresh, always free.
5216 Montrose Blvd, Houston, TX 77006-6598
17
Lillie and Hugh Roy Cullen Sculpture Garden
Houston, Texas·
4.5
(96) review
900 Bissonnet St, Houston, TX 77005
18
Benjamin Knox Gallery & Wine Depot
College Station, Texas·
4.5
(8) review
405 University Dr E, College Station, TX 77840-1731
19
The Texas Collection
Waco, Texas·
5.0
(9) review
Established in 1923, The Texas Collection is a special library, archival research center, and the University Archive that collects, preserves, and provides access to materials documenting the history, heritage and culture of Texas for the Baylor community and the public.
1429 S. 5th St., Waco, TX 76798
20
Martin Museum of Art
Waco, Texas·
4.0
(8) review
60 Baylor Avenue, Waco, TX 76706
21
Waco Hippodrome Theatre
Waco, Texas·
4.0
(92) review
The Historic Waco Hippodrome Theatre is back! Come enjoy delicious food and refreshing drinks as you sit back, relax, and watch your favorite films, live music, and performing arts. First opening on February 7, 1914, The Waco Hippodrome Theatre is a landmark in entertainment for the Waco community. After some tender-loving renovations, the Waco Hippodrome Theatre is open and busier than ever! Our dining room and bar/lounge area are open Mon-Fri for lunch and dinner, and we open at 10:00 am on Saturdays and Sundays to serve the best brunch in Downtown Waco.
724 Austin Ave, Waco, TX 76701-2020
22
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Waco, Texas·
3.5
(8) review
203 N University Parks Dr, Waco, TX 76701
23
Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park
Waco, Texas·
4.5
(8) review
Urban Air Adventure Park is much more than a trampoline park. If you're looking for the best year-round indoor attractions in the Waco area, Urban Air is the perfect place. With new adventures behind every corner, we are the ultimate indoor playground f
5701 West Waco Drive, Waco, TX 76710
24
Show and Tell Antiques
Waco, Texas·
4.0
(8) review
1525 Morrow Ave, Waco, TX 76707-3062
25
Little Shop on Bosque
Waco, Texas·
3.5
(93) review
The Little Shop on Bosque is the original home of Magnolia Market and offers last chance and slightly damaged items at a discount. The shop is stocked with everything from florals to vases, apparel to gifts, and so much more. *Please note that all sales at our Little Shop on Bosque are final. You cannot receive a replacement or refund on any sales.
3801 Bosque Blvd, Waco, TX 76710-4931
26
Lil Monkey Boutique
Waco, Texas·
5.0
(8) review
2052 N Valley Mills Dr, Waco, TX 76710-2561

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What's the driving distance between The Woodlands and Waco?
The distance is 160 miles
What's the travel time between The Woodlands and Waco?
The driving time can vary depending on traffic conditions, but it is typically 3h 8m mins in normal traffic
What are some of the best cities to visit between The Woodlands and Waco?
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Are there any cool sights or attractions I shouldn't miss on my drive to Waco?
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What’s the weather like in Waco?
The weather in Waco is generally mild year-round, with warm, dry summers and cool, wet winters. See the links below for more information
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