Waco is home to all things Chip & Joanna Gaines, so it is a unique spot to visit.
Waco Tips:
You definitely only need a day to take it all in! Even with long waits and seeing every Chip & Jo staple you can easily do it all in one day.
Waco is situated perfectly between Austin & Dallas/Fort Worth so it works well as a day trip from either!
Check out my Austin recommendations, Dallas recommendations, and Fort Worth recommendations!
Fixer Upper Things To Do in Waco:
Magnolia Table: Open for breakfast/lunch/brunch, anyone who watches Fixer Upper saw Chip & Jo go through the process of buying and renovating the restaurant. The show doesn’t show how incredibly thoughtful each part of the design of Magnolia Table is. From the process of putting your name on the list for a table, to the waiting area, to the to-go area, to the seating within the restaurant itself, Joanna really outdid herself. The Jo’s recipe biscuits are great (mmm hello strawberry butter) and the house made tater tots are drool worthy, but truly you can’t go wrong. You will wait for a table. There’s plenty of space to sit while you wait, coffee, and a to-go pastry area if you need something to hold you over!
The Silos: There are multiple things occurring at the Silos, this is where you can spend a majority of your time in Waco.
The bakery is everything you’ve dreamed of and more. The cupcakes are SO good. The line moves quickly, don’t be deterred. I had the silobration and the wonderland, which was the Christmas special. Both were amazing and I regretted not getting a half dozen just for myself. They also have cookies, cinnamon rolls, and other bakery items.
Magnolia Shop: a large shop of Joanna’s designs, Jimmy Don’s metal signs, and an abundance of Magnolia swag.
The silos outdoor space: The turf grass behind the bakery & shop is home to food trucks, swings, gardens, photo op spots, and occasional live music/movie showings.
Little Shop on Bosque: This kind of felt like the reject of all things Magnolia, understandably so as Chip and Jo have now built the huge shop at The Silos & the Market at Magnolia Table. This truly is a “little shop” as the name implies, but it’s where all the magic started.
Magnolia Table
Bonus idea:
Waco Winery: This is advertised as a rooftop winery implying that you could have a nice view of Waco, which is not accurate, but it’s still nice to sit outside and sip rose. The extensive menu of housemade wines will include something you’re sure to enjoy. A tasting of 5 wines is only $10!
