The Complete Guide to Spring in Hico, Texas.
Spring is right around the corner! Wet a line on the Bosque River, pack a picnic in the Hico City Park, or take a leisurely stroll on the Bosque River Walking Trail. This is your Complete Guide to Spring in Hico, Texas.
Go Fishing
Fishing the Bosque River in Hico, Texas
With water temperatures rising, and fish started to get more active, Spring is a great time to go fishing on the Bosque River in Hico, Texas. Stop by Green Canoe Outfitters in Hico Mercantile to get stocked up on sunglasses, fishing apparel, and more. Whether you’re an avid angler, or a newbie going out for the first time, you’re bound to have fun on the water in Hico, Texas. The Bosque River is accessible from the Hico City Park or the Hico Walking Trail next to Siloville.
Fishing at Gilmore Creek Ranch in Hico, Texas
Gilmore Creek Ranch sits right outside of Hico, Texas on Gilmore Creek. Gilmore Creek Ranch offers guided fishing trips, or fish on your own from the bank or in a kayak. Along with fishing, the ranch offers hunting trips, an event venue, and lodging.
For more info, visit www.gilmorecreekranch.com.
Shop the Day Away
Blue Star Trading
Blue Star Trading has been defining Texas style with original art, handmade jewelry, custom home furnishings, and thoughtful gifts since 1999 in historic downtown Hico, Texas. Stop in for a tour of the Historic Hico Museum in the beautifully restored upstairs.
Hico Mercantile
Housed in the historic two-story 1895 Opera House, Hico Mercantile is a collection of shops with farmhouse home decor, unique gifts, men’s and women’s apparel, candles, jewelry and more.
Hico Popcorn Works
Pop in to Hico Popcorn Works where they pop, flavor and cook their delicious popcorn in house along with fudge, and other tasty treats. Located in historic downtown Hico, Texas.
Wiseman House Chocolates
Wiseman House Chocolates has fine handmade chocolates including award-winning chocolate truffles, ganache, almond toffees and carefully curated gifts.
Hill Country Dwellings
Hill Country Dwellings designs and furnishes custom homes in the Texas Hill Country. Their retail store in historic downtown Hico offers furnishings, gifts, and decor native to the area.
Wilde Arrows Exchange
Stay the Weekend
Upstairs Inn
Upstairs Inn is a charming, spacious, comfortable retreat with three cozy private rooms with private baths and one shared living/common area in historic downtown Hico, Texas. Make sure and stop downstairs at Eis for a sandwich and some ice cream, or grab a bottle of wine at Pecan Street Drink Shoppe. Or take a spin on the complimentary bicycles provided by Upstairs Inn.
Cabin on the Creek
This unique getaway just outside of Hico is perfect for Spring glamping. Set among the trees on a live creek, the Cabin on the Creek is a fantastic place to relax and unwind. Surrounded by nature, you will enjoy all 240 square feet of the cabin’s unique amenities. Enjoy s’mores at the fire pit, play a variety of games, or sit and enjoy the ripple of the creek. The cabin has a full bed, and a bench that folds into a twin bed.
The Midland Hotel
Whether you’re here for a day or the weekend, spring is the perfect time to visit Hico, Texas. And a great place to stay is the historic Midland Hote,l 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.
Off the Vine PV Park
Off the Vine RV Park offers a one-of-a-kind lodging experience with renovated vintage Airstreams, RV hook-ups and safari tents in Hico, Texas. Sit around the campfire and enjoy the beautiful Texas spring weather, sip on a Topo Chico, and enjoy the serenity of small town living.
Eat Local
The Chop House
Nestled inside the beautifully restored Midland Hotel in the heart of historic downtown Hico sits The Chop House. Serving steaks, burgers, salads, chicken fried steak and much more. Be sure to visit The 1896 Saloon with a full bar including craft cocktails, beer and wine.
Po Campo BBQ
There’s nothing better than a little Texas BBQ to get your Spring off to a good start. Po Campo BBQ serves mouth watering Texas style barbecue including brisket, sausage and ribs along with homemade sides, buns, pickles and barbecue sauce (you probably won’t need it though, it’s that good).
Eis
Eis uses the highest quality ingredients locally sourced for an authentic Texas lunch. From sandwiches, ice cream, salad and homemade sides to craft soda and tea. You can even build your own ice cream sandwich with fresh baked cookies, just don’t forget the sprinkles.
Flacas Bodega & Eatery
After a morning of shopping or exploring, stop by Flacas to satisfy your hunger with real handcrafted food. Flacas serves fresh salads, sandwiches, quesadillas, nachos, street tacos, wraps and more. Sip on Texas craft beer and wine, smoothies, and sodas, and stop by the next door Billy the Kid Museum to learn about the infamous outlaw.
Have Fun Outdoors
Siloville
Get outside this spring and 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.
City of Hico Walking Trail
Take a leisurely stroll on the tree-lined walking trail that meanders along the Bosque River, or have a picnic lunch at one of the many covered tables overlooking the river.
Minitank Battlefield Paintball
Minitank Battlefield Paintball is a 66 acre paintball park featuring one-of-a-kind mini tanks and 4-wheelers mounted with paintball guns. Test your aim against opponents or on the driving course with static targets.
Disc Golf
Test your frisbee throwing skills at the City of Hico’s 18-hole disc golf course. Surrounded by large pecan trees, and overlooking the Bosque River, the course is over 6,000 feet long.
Picnic in the Park
What’s better than a sunny day spring picnic in the Hico City Park? Grab some family and friends and pick up some cold drinks and baked goods from 2nd Street Bakery & Coffee Co. And no picnic is complete without a personal charcuterie box from Chic Charcuterie.
Hico City Park
Located along both sides of the Bosque River, the Hico City Park spreads across 43 acres and includes three covered pavilions, RV spaces, picnic areas, restrooms with shower facilities, a volleyball court, two playgrounds and a horseshoe area. It also includes over one mile of paved hike and bike trails along the tree-lined, north bank of the Bosque River, two baseball/softball fields, one T-ball/youth field, a large soccer field, a concession stand and an aquatic splash pad.
2nd Street Bakeshop & Coffee Co.
Shop Local. Eat Local. Be Local. Stop in this coffee shop and bakery near downtown Hico for fresh handmade baked goods, hand pies, coffee, tea and more. Sip some coffee on the front porch swings, or gather with friends on the outdoor patio with a pastry and tea.
Chic Charcuterie
Chic Charcuterie is a custom caterer delivering meat, cheese, cracker, fruit and veggie charcuterie boards and boxes for customers all over Texas. Call 254-485-6461 or visit Chic Charcuterie on Facebook to place your order.
Visit a Museum
The Complete Guide to Spring in Hico, Texas wouldn’t be complete without a trip to a Hico museum. The Billy the Kid Museum is a great place to start. Finish off your museum tour with a visit to the Hico Retrospective Museum above Blue Star Trading.
Billy the Kid Museum
The legend of Billy the Kid lives on at the Billy the Kid Museum in historic downtown Hico, Texas. Visit today to view artifacts and learn the history of Billy the Kid.
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.
Visit a Winery
The Complete Guide to Spring in Hico, Texas is full of fun for the whole family, and the adults, too. The spring is the perfect time to get outside and visit a winery or tasting room, and Hico has two that will be sure to satisfy any wine lover.
Bull Lion Ranch and Winery
Enjoy live music on the tasting room patio while sipping on Texas wine, eating pizza and shooting the breeze with friends at Bull Lion Ranch Vineyard & Winery. You can also take a bottle (or 3) home with you.
