Hi Friends!
As you know, I just got back from a trip to Waco, TX! Some people have asked me why I went or what there is to do in Waco. It’s the town where Chip and Joanna Gaines have their store Magnolia Market and their restaurant Magnolia Table. It’s also where they’ve recorded all of the home makeovers for their show Fixer Upper.
My bestie, MaryGrace, and her daughter Elise were planning a trip and I asked if I could tag along to explore for you all and share what I found. This my 3rd trip to Waco and it really doesn’t get old to me. I loved every minute. I tried to get Joanna to meet me with a video about it, but she never called. lol I was about 10 steps from her mom though. Does that count??
We started the trip with breakfast at Magnolia Table. A couple tips about going there… try to go during off times – really early breakfast or an early lunch. It helps with the wait times. We went around 11am on a Thursday and the wait was about an hour. We tried to go again on a Saturday but the wait was 3 hours long. Another idea is to go and put your name in, if the wait is long, take a drive to some of the Fixer Upper houses until they text you to come back to the restaurant. Fill time in with even more Fixer Upper fun! Need some help finding those? Here you go!
If the wait is an hour or less, you’ll probably have enough to do right at the restaurant while you wait. You can try a lavender latte at the cafe (my personal favorite). You can head to the take out area and shop. You can walk all around looking like tourists (everyone’s doing it) to take pictures of yourself, the pretty building or even be nice and ask other people if they’d like you to take their picture for them. The time really flies by!
After your late breakfast, head over to Magnolia Market at the Silos! I like to go back again right before they close so I can check everything out with less people in the way.
You could have a late lunch at the food trucks in the outdoor area of Magnolia!
Or you can just enjoy the garden areas and swings!
You can also hop on a trolly out front that will take you around the city. There are different spots throughout the city for drop off and pick up so you can shop all the way through.
I also highly recommend visiting Clint Harp’s Studio:
Also, going to see Jimmy Don at JDH Iron Design is always one of the highlights of my trip. He even knew me by name and asked me to stay and catch up with him for a while. Sometimes Jimmy also does pop up markets right next to Magnolia at 401 S 8th Street, Waco, Tx.
You can also choose to stop by some of the shops that have been featured on the show. The airbnb that we stayed at left us a list of those and I thought I’d share that with you, too!
Head over to the Branding the Brazos Sculptures by the bridge. Its a pretty walk and you can have lots of fun trying to climb up on the bulls… or is that not allowed??
Last but definitely not least, make sure you drive out to take a look at Chip and JoJo’s house! 10095 N Highway 6, Crawford, Tx 76638
I’d say you could easily spend 2-3 days in Waco and have plenty to do if you’re a Fixer Upper fan! It’s so relaxing and fun! If you have any other favorite spots in Waco, please share them in the comments below!
Also, check out our store for new furniture available this week:
Kitchen Cabinet Painting 
Empire Mirrored Buffet 
Mustard Buffet
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Happy FunCycling Friends,
Sarah ;)
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You never cease to amaze me! Love you! ‘Aunt’ Linda
You never cease to amaze me! Love you! ‘Aunt’ Linda