Waco, Texas: The City, the Silos, and the Shotgun “Fixer Upper” House
Welcome to Waco, Texas, y’all! What brought me, my mother and aunt to this Texas town a few months before I got pregnant is our love for the HGTV show Fixer Upper. In fact, we weren’t the only ones lured to this city by Chip and Joanna Gaines’ addictive show featuring the couple’s home renovation and decorating skills…Waco was packed with Fixer Upper fans wanting to experience what the city has to offer.
During our quick two-day visit, we explored downtown, went shopping at Magnolia Market Silos (Joanna’s home decor and garden shop) and we even stayed at the famous Shotgun House featured in Season 2 of the show after finding its listing on Airbnb (I told you we are big fans of the show)!
While season 5, the final season of the show, recently wrapped up, there are no signs of the Gaines’ Waco home design empire slowing down (they just opened up a cute new breakfast restaurant, Magnolia Table. Check it out here).
I hope you enjoy my Southern Chick Journal Lookbook of our Waco, Texas adventure:
THE SILOS: Located in the heart of downtown Waco is Magnolia Market at the Silos. This tourist hot spot is owned and operated by home design and renovation power couple Chip and Joanna Gaines. They managed to turn two rusty silos and an old grain barn into one big shopping experience with a huge home decor shop and garden center.
THE SHOTGUN HOUSE: We were lucky to book our stay at the Shotgun House, a home remodeled and featured on Season 2 of Fixer Upper. Not only is it absolutely adorable (great job on design and reno, Chip and Jo!), but it’s central location made it super convenient and walk able to downtown and the Silos.
What a fabulous time exploring this Southern city! HAve you visited Waco? Share your photos in the comment section below!
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Suspension Bridge and Riverwalk
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6 Comments
Chriss Knight
What was your favorite Fixer-Upper episode? Share here in the comments!
Michele Dunn
What happened to the people who bought the Shotgun House? Do they no longer own the house?
Chriss Knight
The house has been listed on the market for quite a while now. We rented the house from the homeowners from the show. I’m not sure if they have sold the house yet (listed for almost $1million!)
Michele Dunn
They seemed so in love with the house on the show, so I am surprised they are selling it. It is small though, so if they now have kids I can see needing something larger.
Chriss Knight
And they are making good money renting it out to Fixer Upper fans too. It was a great investment on their part! They were very nice to work with and the house was spotless clean. Just like on the show!
Maren
What a fun trip! I love your photos. I’m also a huge HGTV fan. Waco looks like a unique city that has lots to offer. Will have to add it to the bucket list! 🙂