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Dr Pepper Museum in Waco
Photographer: J. Griffis Smith

Dr Pepper Museum

A fountain drink mixed in The Old Corner Drug Store in the 1880s was dubbed a "Waco" by early patrons because it could not be found outside the city. It later acquired the name Dr Pepper. Dr. Charles Alderton, a Waco beverage chemist and patron of the drug store, became interested in the new drink and began extensive research. In 1885, after two years of testing, blending and processing, the new flavor was put on sale commercially. The formula has remained basically unchanged. The museum is housed in the original 1906 bottling plant, now listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It features a restored operating soda fountain along with other Dr Pepper memorabilia and interactive displays. Open 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Mon.–Sat. and noon–5 p.m. Sun. Last ticket sold at 4:15 p.m. Admission charge. 300 S. 5th St. 254/757-1024. www.drpeppermuseum.com.

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300 S. 5th St.
Waco, Texas
76701
Phone: 254/757-1024

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Hours

Open 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Mon.–Sat. and noon–5 p.m. Sun.

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Buddy Holly Statue And West Texas Walk Of Fame

Honors Lubbock and West Texas natives who have made significant contributions in the entertainment industry. Plaques for Mac Davis, Waylon Jennings, Jimmy Dean, Bobby Keys, G.W. Bailey, Barry Corbin, four members of the Crickets, Tanya Tucker, Roy Orbison, Bob Wills, the Gatlin Brothers and more. Center of the walk features a bronze statue of rock-and-roller Buddy Holly. Eighth Street and Avenue. Q.

City: Lubbock
Region: Panhandle Plains

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