Waco & Magnolia Market at the Silos Day Tour
Description
Join us in Dallas for a private day tour as we travel to Waco, Texas for a little Magnolia Market magnificence and some HGTV Fixer Upper fun! There is something for everyone on this tour. Start your day heading south on I-35 towards the famous Magnolia Market at the Silos. During the 90 minute drive, your guide will entertain you with interesting stories of the history of Texas. We will arrive in Waco, Texas before you know it! * Private Tour & Tour Guide * Magnolia Market at the Silos * Silos Bakery * Magnolia Press Coffee * Magnolia Home Furniture * The Cottonland Castle * Jimmy Don Holmes Iron Designs * Magnolia Table (based upon availability, lunch not included) * Hotel 1928 * Various Fixer Upper homes * Waco Suspension Bridge at the Brazos River
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Itinerary
Join us for a day tour, as we travel to Waco, Texas for a little Magnolia Market magnificence and some HGTV's Fixer Upper fun! Start your day heading south on I-35 towards the famous Magnolia Market at the Silos! We also visit Magnolia Table and Magnolia Press Coffee Shop. During the drive, your Tour Guide will entertain you with interesting stories of the history of Texas. We will arrive in Waco, Texas before you know it! There's something for everyone at Magnolia Market at the Silos. Shopping, games, the garden and even a bite to eat. Treat Yourself to Silos Baking Co., the on-site bakery filled with Joanna's personal recipes. Stop by the Garden; Joanna's vision was that the garden would be a space where the family can explore together and learn the lessons of the garden. Visit Magnolia Seed & Supply. This little shop sells gardening tools and supplies. Relax on the Lawn….On the big green lawn at the center of the property, enjoy the big box full of games. Most every sunny day, the lawn is covered up with parents and kiddos playing corn-hole, having potato sack races and throwing the football around. The lawn games make this more than a place to shop, but also a place to play and enjoy time with family and friends, have a picnic in the shade or grab a bite to eat at the Food Trucks. Visit Jimmy Don’s 36-foot-long trailer in the [Magnolia] parking lot. An estimated 400 people a day drift over from Magnolia Market to browse and take selfies with him. A short drive from Magnolia Market at the Silos is the Magnolia Table. As time and availability permits, enjoy a meal (not included) with your friends and family or pick something up to-go.
Visit Jimmy Don’s JDH Iron Designs, cute shop; specializing in custom metal art designs from wall art and home decor to custom projects & everything in between. An estimated 400 people a day drift over from Magnolia Market. Jimmy Don is often on site and guests love to meet him and take photos.
Visit the Castle Heights neighborhood to see Cottonland Castle. Chip and Jo just completed the renovation of a century-old castle in the heart of Waco. Stop by for photos.
Stop by Magnolia Table, Chip and Jo's popular restaurant for breakfast or lunch, (reservation required) specializing in fresh, homegrown ingredients and good, old-fashioned cooking. Visit The Table's Gift Shop to pick up a memory of your visit.
Take a peek in Hotel 1928, Chip and Joanna's recently renovated luxury boutique hotel; originally designed in the style of an early twentieth-century Moorish Revival lodge.
Stop by one of the most iconic HGTV Fixer Upper properties, nestled in the heart of Waco.
Situated in Indian Spring Park along the base of the Waco Suspension Bridge, the Branding the Brazos public art sculpture paints a vibrant picture of Waco’s early history. The sculpture, which features three bronze cowboys on horseback and 25 bronze cattle, depicts a Chisholm Trail cattle drive.
Waco’s Historic Suspension Bridge was the longest single-span suspension bridge west of the Mississippi when it was completed in 1870. The bridge was built with cable supplied by the John Roebling Co., who built the Brooklyn Bridge in New York City. Crucial to traders, cattle drives and travelers for well over a century, the bridge stands as an icon of Waco history. In 2008, the first pieces of the “Branding the Brazos” sculptures made their debut next to the bridge. The towering Chisholm Trail sculptures, crafted by Robert Summers, include an over-sized, bronze trail boss driving Longhorns crossing the Brazos.
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Pickup Locations & Times
We offer Downtown & Uptown Dallas hotel pickup within a 2-mile radius of downtown Dallas. Otherwise, tours depart from 47 Highland Park Village Shopping Center, Dallas, TX 75205. The shopping center is located at the southwest corner of Preston Road and Mockingbird Lane.
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Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(42)
Magnolia Silos exceeded every expectation. From the moment we arrived, it was clear how thoughtfully everything has been designed—the layout flows beautifully, the shops are unique and inviting, and the entire property feels both inspiring and welcoming. Eli was fantastic and truly elevated the experience. He went above and beyond by taking us through all aspects of the property, including Chip’s office, where we were able to see a museum-style collection of memorabilia that tells the story behind the brand. That behind-the-scenes access made the visit feel even more special and memorable. What stood out most was the bigger impact this place has on Waco, Texas. It’s not just a destination—it’s a vibrant hub that brings energy, creativity, and community together in a meaningful way. You can feel the pride and vision behind every corner. Highly recommend visiting if you want to experience something both uplifting and well-crafted.
We visited the Waco Magnolia Market at the Silos. We did not go on the tour, just walked around on our own and had lunch and shopped
Great place to visit! The story behind the silos and the church are amazing. We are not big shoppers but it was great to see what has been done with the place and lots of people there enjoying the shops, food trucks and grounds.
We had a wonderful day exploring with Rebecca. We appreciated the stories and local colour. She took excellent care of the two of us and went out of her way to show us a couple of extra places based on our interests. We truly appreciated her thoughtful gesture of dropping us off for a wonderful recommended supper. We loved everything about the day and would book with Rebecca again.
We had a fantastic experience. From all the history and story behind Dallas as we left to Waco Texas and how it all happened for Chip and Jo.
Liz and Don our tour guides, made this tour exceptional. It was fun and so informative. A beautiful drive too by the zoo and river! Really a highlight of our visit to Waco. This tour is a must and ask for these two amazing guides!
As it was our first time to Texas, my husband and I were looking for a tour to Waco to see the Magnolia Silo’s. Rebecca was our driver in a private vehicle. Just the 3 of us. The entire day was wonderful. The ride from Dallas to Waco was filled with information about Texas. The history, the side stories of what went on and what is still happening. Rebecca was a wealth of information. And she loves her state of Texas. The arrival at Waco after an easy drive was exciting. We saw everything we could. The Silo’s, the ball field, the Chapel, the restaurant, the Castle and several renovated homes and even got to meet JimmyDon in the place of business. We shopped a bit, ate at the food truck area and sat and had a coffee from the coffee shop. On the way back, we made a stop at the Texas Rangers Museum which was a great reflection about the days of the elite Police force of that era. The day was perfect. Exactly what we wanted to do and see. I highly recommend this tour as it was so much more than just Waco. It was about Texas!!
This tour was one of the best we have done. Our host Erin was amazing, friendly, knowledgable. The silos tour was awesome. A huge thanks to Erin and Rebecca for making things easy, completing dining reservations for us, taking endless photos and giving us all the time we needed to cover all the things to do throughout the tour. We will definitely be using Discover Dallas tours again in the future.
The magnolia markets and the hotel 1928! The trip is very good overall We thot our guide, Rebecca was fantastic
GUYS GUIDE: - Plan on Street Parking & walking. Surprise her by dropping her off at the NE corner by the Bakery. Limited small lots nearby, some charge $10. - Cruise thru some of the shops. Look for the awesome man-sized Demo Day hammers. - Grab the kids or some guys and play whiffle ball on the turf ball diamond ala "Sandlot". BYO equipment or buy them in the #16 Shop. - Cornhole is another active option. - Ample room for tossing football on the turf. - #16 Shop has great guy merchandise ranging from vintage looking sports balls, man care toiletries, games, to awesome leather goods. - They serve good black coffee and Boylan root beer. Food trucks offer tacos, grilled cheese sandwiches and chicken and waffles. - Or relax under awnings, porches, trees, or by the outdoor fireplace.
