Directions to First Presbyterian Church:

I-35 from Austin/Belton/Killeen/Temple: Take the 17th/18th Street Exit, turn left under the bridge onto 17th Street, and follow it to Franklin Avenue. Turn right on Franklin Avenue, go down Franklin several blocks, then turn left on 11th Street. Our rear parking lot is located at Franklin and 11th Street.

I-35 from Dallas/Hillsboro: Take the 17th/18th Street Exit, turn right at 17th Street, and follow it to Franklin Avenue. Turn right on Franklin Avenue, go down Franklin several blocks, then turn left on 11th Street. Our rear parking lot is located at Franklin and 11th Street.

Highway 84 from Gatesville/Hewitt/Woodway: Just after entering the city of Waco, Highway 84 forks into Waco Drive and Franklin Ave. Take the Franklin Avenue (right) fork, and follow Franklin Avenue to 11th Street. Our rear parking lot is located at Franklin and 11th Street.

Highway 6/Loop 340 from Clifton/Valley Mills: Take the Highway 84 exit, and at the second traffic light, turn left and go under the overpass. Just past the next stoplight will be an entrance ramp, use this to enter Highway 84. Highway 84 forks into Waco Drive and Franklin Ave. Take the Franklin Avenue (right) fork, and follow Franklin Avenue to 11th Street. Our rear parking lot is located at Franklin and 11th Street.

Highway 6/Loop 340 from Robinson: Take the Highway 84 exit, turn right at the traffic light. Right after you turn, will will see an entrance ramp, use this to enter Highway 84. Highway 84 forks into Waco Drive and Franklin Ave. Take the Franklin Avenue (right) fork, and follow Franklin Avenue to 11th Street. Our rear parking lot is located at Franklin and 11th Street.

Hotels Near the Church:

Waco Hilton
113 S. University Parks Dr.
254-754-8484

Courtyard by Marriott
101 Washington Avenue
254-752-8686

LaQuinta Inn
1110 S. 9th St.
254-752-9741

Super 8 Motel
1320 S. IH 35
254-754-1023

Beds and Breakfasts Near the Church:

Cotton Palace Bed & Breakfast
1910 Austin Avenue
254-753-7294
877-632-2312

The Judge Baylor House
908 Speight Avenue
254-756-0273
888-JBaylor

Colcord House Bed & Breakfast
2211 Colcord
254-753-6856

Restaurants Located in or Near the River Square Center:
(on Franklin Avenue near the Brazos River and the Waco Hilton):

Ninfa’s (Mexican Food)
Gratziano’s (Italian Food)
Diamondback’s (Steaks and Gourmet Texas Style Food, open for dinner only)
Cricket’s (Pizza, Burgers, and Hot Sandwiches)
Teriyaki Park (Japanese Teriyaki, Tempura, and Sushi)

Restaurant Located on the Brazos River near I35:
Buzzard Billy’s (Cajun Food)

Restaurant Located on Franklin Avenue near 6th Street:
The Olive Branch (French Bakery with salads, soup, and sandwiches)

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