If you’re craving a little adventure this holiday season — something festive, fun, and just far enough from home to feel like a true getaway — a weekend trip from Waco to Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana is the perfect escape. Only a four-hour drive east, this Bossier City destination blends holiday sparkle, Louisiana flavor, and nonstop entertainment into one unforgettable weekend.
Before we dive in, you can watch the full Know Where video recap of our trip here 👉
https://youtu.be/ufAukiNjBn4?si=PTrckh1mHVksiaug
🎄 A Festive Destination
Opened earlier in 2025, Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana shines even brighter during the holidays. Think warm lighting, seasonal décor, special events, and that unmistakable Louisiana hospitality that makes everything feel celebratory.
🏨 Cozy Stays & Seasonal Comfort
With over 500 modern, beautifully designed rooms, the hotel becomes a cozy winter retreat. Soft textures, city views, and curated artwork create the perfect backdrop for unwinding after a festive night out.
Start your morning with a seasonal latte or pumpkin spice coffee at Ridotto Grand Café, or treat yourself to a holiday feast at The Prime Rib, where Wagyu cuts, rich flavors, and an elevated wine list make every meal feel like a celebration.
🎁 The Holiday Experience
Our weekend kicked off with one of the resort’s signature themed events — a Halloween crossover bash featuring Le Freak, costume contests, and festive cocktails. It was the kind of playful, high-energy celebration that sets the tone for the whole season.
Saturday brought a perfect mix of excitement and relaxation:
• Holiday brunch at Ridotto
• A cozy latte to warm up after morning travel
• Football at Sports & Social, the ultimate spot for holiday game days
• A walk through the property to explore local artwork, seasonal installations, and surprises around every corner
By evening, the resort came alive with holiday nightlife — from the Wagyu & Wine dinner to live music at PBR Cowboy Bar, and themed parties that turned every moment into a photo-worthy memory.
✨ The Magic Beyond the Casino
One of the best holiday surprises? The intentional touches woven throughout the property — from local artists featured in the lobby and event center to festive programming, seasonal drinks, and friendly staff who genuinely want you to enjoy your stay.
It’s an atmosphere that feels warm, vibrant, and full of possibility — exactly what a holiday getaway should be.
🚗 The Road from Waco
At just under four hours away, Bossier City makes for a stress-free holiday road trip. Whether you’re escaping the end-of-semester rush, planning a couples weekend, or gathering friends for a seasonal adventure, the journey is easy, scenic, and well worth it.
🎉 Why It’s the Perfect Holiday Escape
If the holidays have you craving:
✔️ A change of scenery
✔️ A little sparkle and excitement
✔️ A place to unwind and celebrate
✔️ Something fun that still feels close to home
—then Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana checks every box.
From the festive energy to the luxurious touches, it’s the kind of trip that turns into tradition — the sort of place you’ll want to visit every year as the season begins.
Pack your weekend bag, cue up a holiday playlist, and treat yourself to a little adventure — Louisiana style.
And don’t forget — you can relive the full experience on the Know Where YouTube channel 🎥✨
👉 https://youtu.be/ufAukiNjBn4?si=PTrckh1mHVksiaug
Debbie Wright is a Waco-based creative entrepreneur, digital storyteller, and community advocate dedicated to elevating local voices and arts culture. As the Digital Media Specialist for WACOAN Magazine and host of the Know Waco podcast, she spotlights the people, places, and stories that make Central Texas vibrant. Debbie is also the founder of Cultivate Waco, a mobile arts initiative bringing pop-up galleries, community events, and creative experiences to neighborhoods across the city. With a background in marketing, curation, and multimedia content creation, she blends her love for travel, art, and community connection into every project she touches.
Travelers in the Waco area will be able to enroll in the Transportation Security Administration’s popular TSA PreCheck program at Waco Regional Airport Dec. 6-10.
The airport is a convenient location to sign up for the program that enables enrolled travelers to “Travel with Ease” with an expedited security screening process. The pop-up office will be in the lobby of the terminal in the baggage claim area.
The application process allows U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents to enroll directly in TSA PreCheck — an expedited screening program that allows travelers to leave on their shoes, light outerwear, and belt, keep their laptop in its case and their 3-1-1 compliant liquids/gels bag in a carry-on, in select TSA airport checkpoint screening lanes. More than 200 airports participate in TSA PreCheck program nationwide.
Visit the TSA PreCheck website at tsa.gov/precheck to register and schedule an appointment for the upcoming enrollment event. Applicants must bring proof of identity and U.S. citizenship. Eligible documents include a current U.S. passport, or driver’s license and a copy of their birth certificate. The enrollment process must be completed in person at the enrollment location for the proper paperwork and fingerprints to be collected.
The application fee is $85 and can be paid during the enrollment appointment with either a credit card, money order, company check, or certified/cashier’s check. Cash or personal checks are not accepted.
After completing enrollment, successful applicants will receive via U.S. mail within two weeks a Known Traveler Number that is valid for five years. The enrollee should enter the provided KTN in the “Known Traveler Number” field when booking airline reservations. The KTN also can be added when booking reservations online via a participating airline website, via phone call to the airline reservation center, or with the travel management company. Additionally, the KTN can be entered in participating airline frequent flyer profiles as well.
The Act Locally Waco blog publishes posts with a connection to these aspirations for Waco. If you are interested in writing for the Act Locally Waco Blog, please email Ferrell Foster.
Residents of Waco will be able to enroll in the Transportation Security Administration’s popular TSA PreCheck program at Waco Regional Airport Aug. 16-20.
The airport is a convenient location to sign up for the program that enables enrolled travelers to
“Travel with Ease” by experiencing an expedited security screening process. The “pop-up”
office will be located inside the lobby of the terminal building in the baggage claim area.
The application process allows U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents to enroll directly
in TSA PreCheck – an expedited screening program that allows travelers to leave on their
shoes, light outerwear, and belt, keep their laptop in its case and their 3-1-1 compliant
liquids/gels bag in a carry-on, in select TSA airport checkpoint screening lanes. More than 200
airports participate in TSA PreCheck program nationwide.
Visit the Transportation Security Administration TSA PreCheck® |website at
https://www.tsa.gov/precheck to register and schedule an appointment for the upcoming
enrollment event. Applicants must bring proof of identity and U.S. citizenship. This can either
be through a current U.S. passport, or driver’s license and a copy of their birth certificate. The
enrollment process must be completed in person at the enrollment location for the proper
paperwork and fingerprints to be collected.
The application fee is $85 and can be paid during the enrollment appointment with either a
credit card, money order, company check or certified/cashier’s check. Cash or personal checks
are not accepted.
After completing enrollment, successful applicants will receive a Known Traveler Number
(KTN) via U.S. mail within two weeks and is valid for five years. The enrollee should enter the
provided KTN in the “Known Traveler Number” field when booking airline reservations. The
KTN also can be added when booking reservations online via a participating airline website,
via phone call to the airline reservation center, or with the travel management company.
Additionally, the KTN can be entered in participating airline frequent flyer profiles as well.
By City of Waco Public Information
Residents of Waco will be able to enroll in the Transportation Security Administration’s popular TSA PreCheck program at Waco Regional Airport May 24-28.
The airport is a convenient location to sign up for the program that enables enrolled people to travel with more ease through the expedited security screening process. The “pop-up” office will be inside the lobby of the terminal in the baggage claim area.
The application process allows U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents to enroll directly in TSA PreCheck — an expedited screening program that allows travelers to leave on their shoes, light outerwear, and belt, keep their laptop in its case and their 3-1-1 compliant liquids/gels bag in a carry-on, in select TSA airport checkpoint screening lanes. More than 200 airports participate in TSA PreCheck program nationwide.
Visit TSA PreCheck | Transportation Security Administration website to register for the upcoming enrollment event. Applicants must bring proof of identity and U.S. citizenship. This can either be through a current U.S. passport, or driver’s license and a copy of their birth certificate. The enrollment process must be completed in person at ACT for the proper paperwork and fingerprints to be collected.
The application fee is $85 and can be paid during the enrollment appointment with either a credit card, money order, company check or certified/cashier’s check. Cash or personal checks are not accepted.
Travelers can go to the Waco Regional Airport (7909 Karl May Dr., Waco, TX 76708) lobby of the terminal area at 9 a.m.-noon or 1-5 p.m. Monday through Friday, May 24-28.
After completing enrollment, successful applicants will receive a Known Traveler Number (KTN) via U.S. mail within two weeks and is valid for five years. The enrollee should enter the provided KTN in the “Known Traveler Number” field when booking airline reservations. The KTN also can be added when booking reservations online via a participating airline website, via phone call to the airline reservation center, or with the travel management company. Additionally, the KTN can be entered in participating airline frequent flyer profiles as well.
For more information, contact Joel Martinez at 254-750-8657 or [email protected].
The Act Locally Waco blog publishes posts with a connection to these aspirations for Waco. If you are interested in writing for the Act Locally Waco Blog, please email Ferrell Foster at [email protected].