Girls Trip Getaway to Hico, Texas

Girls Trip Getaway to Hico, Texas.

Beautiful scenery, great food, award winning wine, boutique shopping and small town charm awaits in historic Hico, Texas. Just an hour and 45 minutes from Dallas, an hour and change from Fort Worth, an hour west of Waco, and 2 hours and 15 minutes from Austin, Hico is the perfect destination for your Girls Trip Getaway.

SHOP LOCAL IN HISTORIC HICO

Start your Hico adventure shopping along tree-lined Pecan Street at Hill Country Dwellings. Housed in the historic Wooden Indian building, browse hand thrown pottery from local artists, handcrafted furnishings, home decor, jewelry, apparel and more.

THE LACE CACTUS

Next door to Hill Country Dwellings, stop by the Lace Cactus, an award winning boutique full of women’s clothing, jewelry, footwear and more. Or if online shopping is more your style, visit their store online at thelacecactus.com

EAT LOCAL – LUNCH IN HISTORIC HICO

There is no shortage of great food when visiting Hico, from authentic Mexican food to upscale Texas cuisine. For lunch, follow the smoke to Po Campo BBQ, named as one of the best in the state of Texas by Trey’s Chowdown. Gather your friends for Texas style brisket, ribs, turkey, sausage, and sweet tea. They even have a satisfying Turkey salad if you’re trying to eat on the lighter side. Go see why Texas Monthly BBQ editor Daniel Vaughan said Po Campo’s housemade rolls make everything better. Read the Texas Monthly article here.

PICK UP SOMETHIN’ SWEET AT TWO CLAY BIRDS

Next door to Po Campo is Two Clay Birds Bakery, Country Market, and Farm. Stop by their porch for fresh homemade baked goods like delicious Southern Pecan Cinnamon Rolls, peanut butter and chocolate chip cookies, Mexican Mocha Brownies, house-roasted coffee, and freshly baked breads. Pick up a jar of local raw tree-pollen honey, harvested in Hico by Texas Range Honey. Or browse their selection of pickles, preserves, and salsa, all available at their Market on the Porch.

DINNER AND DRINKS

A Girls Trip Getaway isn’t complete without tacos (and margaritas, too). Hico has no shortage of good Mexican food, and you can’t visit downtown without noticing Jersey Lilly’s Mexican Restaurant. Situated on the corner of Highway 6 and Pecan Street, Jersey Lilly’s has been a mainstay in Hico for more than 20 years. Travelers and locals alike enjoy the two story restaurant with a second floor patio overlooking downtown. Sip on margaritas or beer from the bar, and enjoy fresh tacos, enchiladas or fajitas. Down the road, you’ll find Mi Jalisco Mexican Restaurant, offering fresh handmade tortillas, street tacos, fajitas, churros and more. And the newest installment in the trio of Hico Mexican restaurants is Don Julio Mexican Restaurant. Stop by for traditional Tex-Mex including tacos, tortas, enchiladas and a buffet.

STAY A WHILE – LODGING IN HICO, TEXAS

There are plenty of unique places to stay after a long day of shopping, exploring and playing in historic Hico, Texas. From glamping and bed and breakfasts to hotels and RV parks, no matter where you stay you’re in for an authentic Hico experience full of Texas hospitality. If you want to stay downtown, the Midland Hotel and Upstairs Inn are both fantastic options for a clean, comfortable, luxurious Texas stay. At Off the Vine RV Park, stay in well appointed renovated Airstreams, or enjoy the peace and quiet at Cabin on the Creek.

CACTUS FLOWER GUEST HOUSE

For a traditional bed and breakfast, a stay at the Cactus Flower Guest House is a must! A private room with breakfast served when you wake up … can it get better than that? Located in a historic home, you’ll feel like a local with hospitality and breakfast provided by your welcoming host.

MAKE A RUN FOR IT

Start your Saturday Girls Trip Getaway off on the right foot with a community run, starting at 8am from Flacas Bodega & Eatery. This go at your own pace run is designed to bring people together, no matter your fitness level.

BREAKFAST

After the community run, take a seat at Flacas for breakfast. Flacas is a local bodega and eatery serving local handcrafted food for breakfast and lunch. For breakfast, start out with a bowl of steel cut oatmeal, a yogurt parfait, breakfast tacos, a smoothie or breakfast sandwich. After breakfast, browse the art gallery in the back, or grab something to-go from the local food market, featuring Armagh Creamery Organic Yogurt, Chapman 3C beef, or soda from nearby Dublin Bottling Works.

REACH FOR THE STARS AT SILOVILLE

If you’re in the mood for a little adventure, visit Siloville Climbing Gym for a one-of-a-kind climbing experience. The climbing gym is housed in a converted grain silo with climbing inside and outside. Test your strength and agility on the obstacle course and low ropes course or take a trip on the zip line.

GET AWAY FROM IT ALL

Or if you’re looking for some peaceful solitude, visit the Hico Walking Trail, next door to Siloville. Take a leisurely stroll on the tree-lined walking trail that meanders along the Bosque River, or read a book at one of the many covered tables overlooking the river.

LUNCH LIKE THE LOCALS

Lunch time is the best time, and for an authentic Texas lunch, stop by Eis for sandwiches, like the smoked chicken salad on jalapeno sourdough bread, or grab a fresh salad with green leaf lettuce and fresh veggies. Just don’t forget dessert! Eis is the place for ice cream, including build-your-own ice cream sandwiches with fresh baked cookies.

LENCHAZ TAQUERIA

For lunch on the go, stop by the Lenchaz Taqueria food truck for handmade tortillas, street tacos, rice bowls, and much more.

SHOPPING AT HICO MERCANTILE

After lunch, grab your friends and head over to Hico Mercantile, a collection of shops housed in the historic two-story 1895 Opera House. Shop for curated farmhouse home decor, unique gifts, men’s and women’s apparel, candles, jewelry and more.

SHOPPING AND HISTORY AT BLUE STAR TRADING

Take a walk down to Pecan Street for more shopping fun at Blue Star Trading, where you can browse local handmade jewelry, home decor, ranch goods, men’s and women’s clothing, and more. Taking a walk through the limestone building is like stepping back in time, and you can do just that at the Hico Retrospective Museum, upstairs in Blue Star Trading. Historical Hico photographs, artifacts and more are on display. The museum also doubles as a space for hosting events.

SIP ON LOCAL TEXAS WINE

Just a short walk across the street from Blue Star, sip on Texas wines from Silver Spur Winery. Stop in for a wine tasting or grab a few bottles of award winning premium dry wines to enjoy at home.

DINNER AT THE MIDLAND HOTEL AND CHOP HOUSE

A trip to Hico isn’t complete without dinner and drinks at The Midland Hotel and Chop House. The historic Midland Hotel is a 14 room hotel in downtown Hico, Texas, built in the 1890’s and beautifully restored in 2014. The hotel houses The Chop House restaurant and 1896 Saloon, serving modern Texas cuisine including fresh fish, steaks, housemade pasta and salads along with craft cocktails and an extensive beer and wine list. Grab a seat at the bar, or call ahead for reservations at 254-796-4426.

RIDE A HORSE DRAWN CARRIAGE

Before heading off to get a good night’s sleep, take a horse-drawn carriage ride around historic downtown with Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame Inductee Bobby Kerr.

BUT FIRST … COFFEE!

Whether you spent the night glamping in a renovated Airstream at Off the Vine RV Park, or enjoy the modern luxuries of the Midland Hotel, be sure to wake up early to stroll down 2nd street and enjoy a great cup of coffee at 2nd Street Bakeshop & Coffee Co. Grab a hot or iced coffee, tea, boba tea, or fresh handmade baked goods from the historic home turned coffee shop. The local shop is thoughtfully designed with original hardwood floors, shiplap, multiple fireplaces, and multiple seating areas that encourage you to sit and stay awhile. 

GIVE (AND GET) THE GIFT OF CHOCOLATE

Before you leave town, end your trip on a sweet note at Wiseman House Chocolates. Discover gourmet handmade chocolate like truffles, almond toffee, chocolate covered almonds, along with unique gifts, all set in a beautifully restored Victorian home.

SKY HIGH PIE & POPCORN PERFECTION

The Koffee Kup Family Restaurant is a Texas institution, famous for its pie with sky high meringue. Stop by for a piece (or a whole pie) on your way out of town. Not to be overlooked, Hico Popcorn Works offers many different flavors of popcorn, all popped in house. A visit to their store is worth it just for the smell of fresh popcorn popping. Wherever you decide to visit in historic Hico on your Girls Trip Getaway, we hope you’ll find Texas hospitality, friendly folks, and make fun memories with friends and family.