Things To Do In Historic Hico, Texas
There are plenty of fun things to do and unique places to shop, eat, and stay in Historic Hico, Texas. Snack on handmade baked goods or specialty popcorn, grab a great cup of coffee, explore Hico history, and find a one-of-a-kind place to stay. Whatever you decide to do, there is plenty of charm and Texas hospitality to go around in Historic Hico, Texas.
Koffee Kup Family Restaurant
2nd Street Bakeshop & Coffee Co.
Buzzed Brumby
WHERE TO GET BREAKFAST & COFFEE IN HICO, TEXAS
Koffee Kup Family Restaurant
Stop in the Koffee Kup Family Restaurant for a classic diner breakfast, a strong cup of coffee, and quite possibly one of the world’s biggest donuts. The Koffee Kup is famous for their pie, with close to 20 different flavors, some with meringue as high as the Texas sky.
2nd Street Bakeshop & Coffee Co.
Across from the Koffee Kup, 2nd Street Bakeshop & Coffee Co. is a local bakery and coffee shop where you can grab a hot or cold coffee, baked goods, a delicious lunch, and they even serve boba tea! Linger on the front porch swings as you sip your latte and watch the cars pass by. And if you wanna stay a little longer, 2nd St. has a boutique AirBnB upstairs in the early 1900’s Victorian house.
Buzzed Brumby
Another option for a great cup of coffee is Buzzed Brumby, situated across from Hico Mercantile in an open air space full of charm and history. Buzzed Brumby has cold and hot coffee drinks, hot tea, and breakfast sandwiches. And for lunch or dinner, wood-fired pizza made on-site in their pizza oven.
Green Canoe Outfitters
Blue Star Trading
Punchy Vaquera
Hill Country Dwellings
Wiseman House Chocolates
WHERE TO SHOP IN HICO, TEXAS
Green Canoe Outfitters
Stop in and see the good folks over at Green Canoe Outfitters for men’s clothing and outdoor gear, including fly fishing gear, hiking shoes, hats, shirts, and more. Green Canoe has several beers on tap along with cans, wine, and an outdoor patio to enjoy it all. Grab a few tacos out on the patio from Dos Burros Smokeshack & Cocina, or enjoy a cigar from The Wooded Indian Cigar Shop.
Blue Star Trading
On tree-lined Pecan Street, Blue Star Trading is housed in a beautifully restored limestone building full of men’s and women’s clothing, original Texas art, handmade jewelry, custom furnishings and thoughtful gifts. While you’re there, venture upstairs to the Hico Retrospective Museum, where you’ll learn about early Hico history through the lens of the town photographer, Rufus Wiseman.
Punchy Vaquera
In downtown Hico you’ll find many unique boutiques and shops, including Punchy Vaquera, a local shop with an eclectic western vibe with women’s clothing, jewelry, and more.
Hill Country Dwellings
Another local shop on Pecan Street, Hill Country Dwellings offers home furnishings, local handmade pottery and furniture, gifts, clothing and more. Along with a retail shop, Hill Country Dwellings also serves as a residential design firm where they specialize in designing homes that complement the land, incorporate native materials, and optimize views.
Wiseman House Chocolates
If you’ve been to Wiseman House Chocolates you know what the hype is all about. Wiseman House uses high quality ingredients to hand craft their gourmet Texas chocolate, including truffles, toffee, ganache, clusters, and sipping chocolate (yes, sipping chocolate, and it is delicious!) Stop by their colorful Victorian home to discover your new favorite chocolate.
Eis Sandwich Shop
Dos Burros Smokeshack & Cocina
Two Clay Birds Bakery & Garden Market
BarbaCelli’s Pizza Joint
Chop House
Jersey Lilly’s Mexican Restaurant
WHERE TO EAT LUNCH & DINNER IN HICO, TEXAS
Eis Sandwich Shop
Who doesn’t love a good sandwich? Scratch that, GREAT sandwich. That’s just what you’ll get at Eis, where they are serving up handmade sandwiches, salads and soups made with local Texas ingredients. Grab a craft cocktail from their bar, or finish off your lunch with a double scoop of Texas made ice cream on a cone, in a cup, or sandwiched between two house made cookies.
Dos Burros Smokeshack & Cocina
Dos Burros is serving authentic Mexi-que on the outdoor patio at Green Canoe Outfitters. Choose from tacos, burritos, fresh griddled burgers, or authentic Texas BBQ smoked low and slow over a wood fire. Grab a beer or wine from Green Canoe, a cigar from The Wooden Indian cigar shop, and enjoy the day on the patio.
Two Clay Birds Bakery & Garden Market
Two Clay Birds is a locally-sourced bakery & market serving house made sourdough bread, kolaches, lunch, pastries, garden seeds, honey, and candles.
BarbaCelli’s Pizza Joint
BarbaCelli’s Pizza Joint serves brick oven wood fired pizza, sandwiches, salads, wings, and the world’s best mozzarella sticks. Don’t take our word for it, come try ’em out for yourself!
Chop House
The Chop House is housed in the beautifully restored Midland Hotel in historic downtown Hico. The Chop House serves fantastic steaks, fresh fish, hand made pasta, and many more American dishes, all house made and served with Texas hospitality. While the food is top-notch, don’t pass up the opportunity to savor a craft cocktail, or sip on a beer or wine from their curated list.
The Midland Hotel
Upstair’s Inn
Off the Vine RV Park
Local AirBnB’s
The Suite at 2nd Street
WHERE TO STAY IN HICO, TEXAS
The Midland Hotel
The historic Midland Hotel is an 1896 landmark offering 14 rooms in downtown Hico, Texas with historical beauty and modern comforts. Beautifully restored in 2014, the hotel houses The Chop House restaurant and 1896 Saloon.
Local AirBnB’s
When it comes to places to stay in Hico, there are lots of local short term rentals for a homey comfortable stay. Choose from tiny homes, bed and breakfasts, homes close to downtown, or cabins out in the country to experience the wide open spaces.
Upstair’s Inn
Above Eis Sandwich Shop, Upstair’s Inn is a six room boutique style hotel in a historic rock building in historic downtown Hico. Upstairs Inn is outfitted with spacious, cozy rooms with private baths and one shared living/common area. Restored antiques add unique character and style that you won’t find elsewhere.
Off the Vine RV Park
Off the Vine RV Park offers a laid back camping and vintage RV experience with one-of-a-kind renovated vintage Airstreams, RV hook-ups and safari tents in Hico, Texas.
The Suite at 2nd Street
Experience the historic charm and unique hospitality of a stay at 2nd Street. Now a beautifully renovated guest suite, the suite includes a full 4 piece bathroom, a sitting room with a daybed that converts to a king, and a bedroom with a queen sized-bed, all above 2nd Street Bakeshop & Coffee Co.
Live Music at HiCo Hall
Billy the Kid Museum
Siloville Climbing Gym
Hico Retrospective Museum
THINGS TO DO IN HICO, TEXAS
Live Music
Hico is quickly becoming a live music destination with multiple venues bringing in local and regional talent from Texas and beyond. You can listen to live music at:
Billy the Kid Museum
When strolling the streets of downtown Hico, stop in the Billy the Kid Museum to view Billy related newspaper clippings, photos of the young outlaw, and snapshots of the elderly Brushy Bill.
Siloville Climbing Gym
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..
Hico Retrospective Museum
Step in to Hico history at the Hico Retrospective Museum, upstairs in Blue Star Trading. Historical photographs, artifacts and more are on display. The museum also doubles as a space for hosting events.
