Waco Suspension Bridge
Waco Suspension Bridge
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The Waco Suspension Bridge is the oldest Suspension Bridge still standing in Texas. Built it 1870, it was the first bridge across the Brazos River. This stunning bridge was built with cables supplied from John Roebling's firm, which built the Brooklyn Bridge. Today, it is a pedestrian-only bridge and is a wonderful place to watch the river roll by.
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  • Miss Elenious
    McKinney, Texas33 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Historical & peaceful
    Well-constructed & sturdy bridge. Has a walkway on either side separate from the main thoroughfare of the actual bridge. Beautiful views on either side, and in front are plaques showcasing the history of the bridge as well as letting you know that it is part of the Chisholm trail. Suspension bridge is easy to get to, has street parking right up front, and has longhorn and vaquero statues adorning the sides of the entrance to the bridge. There is a nearby park with stairs leading down to the river, and space to walk alongside the river with the local wildlife nearby. It's quite peaceful & tranquil. I'd recommend going on the Brazos Tours' boat adventure (something I did last year) and gives you a different perspective of the water and the surrounding cliffs of the Brazos and Bosque rivers.
    Visited June 2023
    Written 4 June 2023
  • teachkindy
    Dripping Springs, Texas163 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Fun to Walk
    The Waco Suspension Bridge is a pedestrian bridge that takes only a few minutes to walk end to end. The bridge is beautiful. and really fun to walk on. The views of the Brazos River, which you're walking over, are gorgeous. The sculptures of Longhorns and Vaqueros at the end of the bridge are big and magnificent. It's worth going here.
    Visited August 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written 17 August 2023
  • 404HappyTraveller
    Saskatchewan, Canada496 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Take a few minutes and stop, it’s worth it!
    This was our one last stop as we left Waco and carried on down the road. The sculptures of the cattle and cowboys and drovers are worth the stop alone, pretty amazing in all the detail. Walking out across the bridge gives you a great view of the river and the walkways and riverbank. Not a long stop, but definitely worthwhile.
    Visited March 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 8 March 2024
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404HappyTraveller
Saskatchewan, Canada496 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2024 • Couples
This was our one last stop as we left Waco and carried on down the road. The sculptures of the cattle and cowboys and drovers are worth the stop alone, pretty amazing in all the detail. Walking out across the bridge gives you a great view of the river and the walkways and riverbank. Not a long stop, but definitely worthwhile.
Written 8 March 2024
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teachkindy
Dripping Springs, TX163 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 • Family
The Waco Suspension Bridge is a pedestrian bridge that takes only a few minutes to walk end to end. The bridge is beautiful. and really fun to walk on. The views of the Brazos River, which you're walking over, are gorgeous. The sculptures of Longhorns and Vaqueros at the end of the bridge are big and magnificent. It's worth going here.
Written 17 August 2023
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amyw2012
Birmingham, AL1,839 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2023 • Family
We spent just long enough to admire the statues and throw a few tortillas. We landed a couple, and the birds got really excited.
Written 7 July 2023
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kay t
Woodway, TX11 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2023
An easy and fun outing with the grandkids is to take tortillas and toss them off the bridge. There is a pile we try to land them on (but rarely get it!) The birds eat them if we make it! The bridge is a fun place for the kids to run.
Written 26 June 2023
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Amanda W
Linn, MO1,724 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2023
The bridge is definitely worth checking out, even if it’s just for the cattle drive statutes in the front. At night it is lightly lit up and was worth walking over.
Made for some great family photos as well.
Written 14 June 2023
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Miss Elenious
McKinney, TX33 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2023
Well-constructed & sturdy bridge. Has a walkway on either side separate from the main thoroughfare of the actual bridge. Beautiful views on either side, and in front are plaques showcasing the history of the bridge as well as letting you know that it is part of the Chisholm trail. Suspension bridge is easy to get to, has street parking right up front, and has longhorn and vaquero statues adorning the sides of the entrance to the bridge. There is a nearby park with stairs leading down to the river, and space to walk alongside the river with the local wildlife nearby. It's quite peaceful & tranquil. I'd recommend going on the Brazos Tours' boat adventure (something I did last year) and gives you a different perspective of the water and the surrounding cliffs of the Brazos and Bosque rivers.
Written 4 June 2023
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RickDude
Cedar Hill, TX68 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2023
The bridge is closed because of rehab work but can be seen clearly from north side access via MLK Blvd. It was hard to get to on the south side because of street construction.
Written 22 March 2023
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YIISD
Woodville, TX503 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2023 • Family
This bridge is beautiful but is under construction so we were not able to cross. There is so much construction in the area that it was difficult to get close enough for pictures. I will revisit at some point after the construction is completed.
Written 18 March 2023
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Dash
Bath, UK78 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2022 • Couples
Lovely bridge but unable to cross due to ongoing construction
We were able to view it from the river bank
Waco landmark and worth a visit
Written 7 March 2023
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jesfire415
San Antonio, TX1,106 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2023 • Couples
Beautiful space. Easy-to-use and walkable area. The bridge is under construction, so we were unable to walk across. Historic place and ready to return
Written 1 March 2023
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