Road Trip to Hico, Texas
Historic Hico, Texas is full of road trip worthy destinations, including world famous chocolate at Wiseman House Chocolates, shopping at local boutiques on tree lined Pecan Street, handcrafted wood fired pizza, and lots of small town charm. Only an hour from Waco, an hour and 20 minutes from Fort Worth, and two hours from Austin, Hico makes for a perfect road trip for anyone looking to get out of the city and two-step into country life.
Hico Sign. Photo by @jus.gehri on Instagram
Live Local Artist. Photo by Live Local Artist on Facebook
Texas Wildflowers. Photo by @abbie_lane_love on Instagram.
Texas Spur. Photo by @waltburns on Instagram.
THINGS TO SEE IN HICO, TEXAS
Hico Sign
Get that perfect Instagram worthy pic at our life-size Hico sign, in the middle of downtown Historic Hico. Just hold up that dot to complete the “i” in Hico.
Art
Hico is full of great art, from the nostalgic to the new. Walk around town and you’ll see several vintage murals painted on our brick and limestone buildings, including a couple from Coca-Cola and Dr. Pepper. Stop in Eis, Blue Star Trading, and many more local shops for one-of-a-kind paintings and sculptural art. And keep an eye out for Live Local Artist Jerrel Sustaita, who can be seen around town painting anything from Western landscapes to live music. You can’t drive through town without seeing the larger-than-life metal spur.
Wildflowers
The Texas landscape is full of beauty, and Hico is no exception with it’s rolling hills. Drive out of town in any direction and you’re sure to spot wildflowers blooming, enjoying the Texas sun.
Green Canoe Outfitters. Photo by @kevanpirayandeh on Instagram.
Punchy Vaquera
Sugar Moon Market
Gold Soul Co. at Hico Mercantile
Hide and Horne
WHERE TO SHOP IN HICO, TEXAS
Hico Mercantile
What was once an opera house in the late 1890’s, Hico Mercantile is now a collection of shops in Historic Hico, Texas. Shop for furniture, clothing, decor and more. While you’re there, stop by Green Canoe Outfitters, a men’s shop and taproom serving ice cold beer on tap with a food truck, Dos Burros Smokeshack and Cocina on the outdoor patio.
Hide and Horne
On tree-lined Pecan Street, local shop Hide and Horne offers authentic Texas ranchwear, including handmade boots, hats, and all the extras to make you look like a real Texan, even if you’re not from the Lone Star State.
Punchy Vaquera
In Historic 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.
Sugar Moon Market
Antiques, art, candles, linens, furniture, rugs, glassware, mirrors, jewelry, paper products, and friendly service. Sugar Moon Market is family owned and operated right here in Historic Hico, Texas. Their antiques include primitive, western, and European, small and large, and rare and unusual pieces. They offer a variety of handpicked décor items to enhance and inspire many styles.
Buzzed Brumby
BarbaCelli’s Pizza Joint
Chop House
Goin2Be
Tigers Cones and More
WHERE TO EAT & DRINK IN HICO, TEXAS
Buzzed Brumby
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!
BarbaCelli’s
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.
Goin2Be
Goin2Be serves up breakfast and lunch, including smoothies, grilled sandwiches, protein oatmeals, loaded energy teas, daily specials and much more, in downtown Hico, Texas.
Tigers Cones and More
Who doesn’t love a good snow cone? At Tigers Cones and More, you can get an ice cold snow cone to beat that Texas summer heat. Find your favorite flavor and don’t forget to top it with Blue Bell Ice Cream to make it extra “Texas.”
The Midland Hotel
Upstair’s Inn
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.
Social Grace Guest House
When it comes to places to stay in Hico, there are lots of local short term rentals for a homey comfortable stay. The Social Grace Guest House is a unique photo-worthy home perfect for a girls’ getaway, or a fun family trip. Put the needle on the record & relax on the yellow velvet couch in the front room while listening to vinyl records or strumming the guitar.
The Texas Steak Cookoff
The Texas Steak Cookoff
Gravel Locos. Photo by @velophoto.tx on Instagram
Uncle Lucius at HiCo Hall. Photo by Lauren Hummert
EVENTS IN HICO, TEXAS
The Texas Steak Cookoff
We just wrapped up our 20th Annual Texas Steak Cookoff here in Historic Hico, Texas, and boy was it a good one! Join us on the 3rd Saturday of May next year for appetizers, ribeye steaks, and good times. You don’t wanna miss this event!
Live Music at HiCo Hall
Historic HiCo Hall is a venue for weddings, live music, events and more. Lately, some great artists have made their way to Hico, Texas to play some tunes and put on a good show, including Uncle Lucius, Red Shahan, and Jackopierce. Check out their website for a full list of events.
Gravel Locos
Cyclists from all over the world descended upon Hico, Texas on May 20th this year for Gravel Locos, a gravel bike race in and around the beautiful hills of Hico. Professional and novice cyclists test their strength on the 150 mile, 110 mile, 60 mile, and 30 mile routes that traverse rivers, hills, and lots of gravel.
