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Ferrell Center

The Ferrell Center is an arena in Waco, Texas. It was built in 1988 and is located adjacent to the Brazos River. It is home to the Baylor University Bears basketball and volleyball teams. It is named for Charles R. Ferrell, a Baylor student and legacy who died in 1967, and whose family's estate was a major benefactor of the arena. The building replaced the Heart O' Texas Coliseum as the school's primary indoor athletic facility.

Located at 31.5479, -97.106 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum

The Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum in Waco, Texas, is the state-designated official historical center of the famed Texas Rangers law enforcement agency. It consists of the Homer Garrison, Jr. museum gallery, the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame, the Texas Ranger Research Center and the Headquarters of Texas Rangers Company "F". The City of Waco serves as the appointed trustee on behalf of the Texas Department of Public Safety and the Texas Legislature.

Located at 31.5558, -97.1186 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Baylor Ballpark

Baylor Ballpark is the baseball stadium at Baylor University in Waco, Texas. The stadium was built on the site of Ferrell Field, Baylor's home from 1977–98, by mid-February in 1999. The Bears have hosted three NCAA regional and two super regional tournaments at Baylor Ballpark, including one of each in their College World Series season of 2005.

Located at 31.5508, -97.1078 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Mayborn Museum Complex

The Mayborn Museum Complex is a 142,000-square-foot facility that opened in May 2004 at Baylor University in Waco, Texas. It features a natural history museum focusing on Central Texas with walk-in dioramas including one on the Waco Mammoth Site, and exploration stations for geology, paleontology, archeology, and natural history. Sixteen themed discovery rooms encourage hands-on learning for all ages.

Located at 31.5517, -97.1152 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Texas Sports Hall of Fame

The Texas Sports Hall of Fame recognizes athletes, coaches, and administrators who have made "lasting fame and honor to Texas sports". It was established in 1951 by the Texas Sports Writers Association. Once it made its first induction in 1951, Texas became the first U.S. state to have a sports hall of fame.

Located at 31.5525, -97.1178 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Baylor University

Baylor University is a private Baptist university in Waco, Texas. Chartered in 1845 by the Republic of Texas, Baylor is the oldest university in Texas and was one of the first educational institutions west of the Mississippi River. The university's 1,000-acre campus is located on the banks of the Brazos River next to freeway I-35, between the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex and Austin. Baylor University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

Located at 31.5472, -97.1139 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Oakwood Cemetery (Waco, Texas)

Oakwood Cemetery is a 157-acre cemetery in Waco, Texas, in which three governors of Texas are buried.

Located at 31.5383, -97.1124 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Baylor Research and Innovation Collaborative

The Baylor Research and Innovation Collaborative (BRIC) is the flagship project for the Central Texas Technology and Research Park, an initiative by organizations and higher educational institutions in Central Texas to develop, promote and market science and engineering technologies, university research and advanced technology training and workforce development.

Located at 31.5706, -97.1064 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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