Several of my close friends and family planned a trip to Texas early in 2020. We excitedly looked forward to meeting up and spending some time together! Who doesn’t love an excuse to wear a hat and boots with your besties? The people in Texas were all so warm and welcoming. Sharing favorite things we did in Fort Worth Texas, and Waco Texas.
Favorite Things to do in Texas- Fort Worth and Waco-
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What to do in Fort Worth and Dallas Area
- The Stockyards (daily cattle drive, this was SO cool to see. They have it at two times a day)
- Rodeo at Stockyards (we went twice, fun rodeo!)
- Drover Hotel (stay, eat, or just go see)
- Flea Style Shop (I had a custom hat made here)
- Pinkies Uncommon Treasures (I bought a turquoise ring here, but lots of shops at the Stockyards have great jewelry pieces)
- Fort Worth ZOO (great zoo! we loved our visit)
- Dallas Arboretum
- John Wayne Museum
- JFK Museum
- Flip Stone Vintage and Thrift
- Montgomery Street Antique Mall (huge vintage store, spent a while in here)
- Old Home Supply (larger and some smaller pieces)
- Float Brazo River
- Float Guadalupe River
- Grapevine Train
- Perot Science Museum
- Billy Bob’s (largest line dancing floor! We went and it was so fun, even saw Riley Green perform!)
- Bureau of Engraving
- The Water Gardens
- Canton for Shopping (only specific weekends)
- Northpark Mall
- HICO Mercantile
Where to Eat in Fort Worth and Dallas Area
There is a sign at the airport that reads “If you are leaving the state of Texas hungry, you did it wrong”. Texas is known for great food. Here are some of the favorites that were recommended multiple times!
- Terry Black’s BBQ
- Heim BBQ
- Woodshed Smokehouse
- Hard Eight BBQ
- Reata Restaurant
- Hopdoddy Burger Bar
- Braums Ice Cream
- Torchy’s Tacos
- Velvet Taco
- HICO Mercantile
- Lupe Tortilla
- Heritage Creamy
- Blue Fish Sushi (great shops right there too)
- Buccee’s Gas Station (worth seeing this huge gas station, and getting a snack!)
- Joe T Garcia’s (Mexican food was good, but the outdoor seating was magical)
- 900 Degrees Pizzeria (it’s close to the suspension bridge, neat to walk and see- go see the Baylor Bears)
While in WACO
Our hotel and the majority of our stay was in Fort Worth, but we couldn’t go to Texas without driving the 2.5 hours to Waco, Texas, home of Magnolia and so much more! We definitely could have spent more time here!
- Magnolia Table (biscuits and strawberry butter, say no more!)
- Magnolia Silos (shopping and get a mason jar with sweet tea or lemonade outside!)
- Silos Baking Co. (must try the cupcakes!)
- Tour the Cottonland Castle (buy tickets ahead of time)
- The Carpenter’s Daughter Shop
- The Findery (home decor and clothing, just a short walk from Magnolia)
- Fabled Book Shop
- Spice Village
- Harp Design Co. Store (Clint’s store from Fixer Upper)
- Drive Through Safari
- Float the Frio River
- Cameron Park Zoo
- Cameron Park (lots of trails and walk along river)
- Suspension Bridge
- National Monument, the Waco Mammoth Site
- Gather (cute little decor shop)
- Little Shop on Bosque (Joann’s Gaines first store)
- Home Craft Village (Water Wheel Grain Mill, shopping and Homestead Heritage to eat and trails and hidden bridges)
- Dr. Pepper Museum (just a short walk from the Silos. Waco is the home of Dr Pepper!)
- Walk around Baylor University (go see the real bears on the campus!)
- 900 Degrees Pizzeria (close to the suspension bridge and Baylor University)
- Heritage Creamery (for ice-cream)
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