Dallas - February 23, 2006

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Sorry, Dorothy. No lions or tigers here. Just Baylor’s Bears. After all, there’s no place like Waco.

DO
Dr Pepper Museum
What: Rent the place that commemorates where it all began.
Why: Wouldn’t you like to be a Pepper, too?
When: Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m.
Where: 300 S. 5th St., Waco (254-757-1025).

EAT
Czech Stop
What: Gas station and bakery featuring delicious kolaches.
Why: Cold war, schmold war.
When: All day, every day.
Where: I-35, at exit 353, West (254-826-4170).

BUY
The Shops of River Square Center
What: More than 30,000 square feet of clothing, gifts, and home goods.
Why: Go with the flow.
When: Mon.-Thurs., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Fri. & Sat., 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m.
Where: 2nd St., at Franklin Ave., Waco (254-757-0921).

Style Station Vintage Clothing
What: An old filling station with one-of-a-kind and reconstructed vintage apparel.
Why: Get pumped up.
When: Mon.-Sun., noon-7 p.m.
Where: 17265 N. I-35, b/t exits 347 & 349, West (254-829-0447).

SEE
Armstrong Browning Library
What: Largest collection of Robert and Elizabeth Browning books, manuscripts, and memorabilia.
Why: Let us count the ways.
When: Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m.-noon.
Where: 8th St., at Speight Ave., Waco (254-710-3566).