One of the best weekend trips in Texas is to a town you probably wouldn’t expect (and may have never even heard of.) Located between Austin and Waco in the eponymous Texas Hill Country, Salado is a charming small town with a population of around 2,400. Brimming with shops, restaurants, a historic inn, and plenty of Southern hospitality, Salado is the perfect place to escape to for a night or two.
Kick off your weekend with some retail therapy a la The Shoppes on Main. This 5,000-square-foot marketplace features over 25 specialty shops offering everything from clothing to artisan food products and more.
TripAdvisor management Shoppes on Main Boutique Marketplace & Cafe, 22 N Main St #B, Salado, TX 76571, USA
Bibliophiles will want to plan a trip to Fletchers Books & Antiques. This magical little treasure trove has so many diamonds in the rough, and you’d be hard-pressed to leave empty handed.
TripAdvisor/sinatrachin Fletcher’s Books & Antiques, 945 N Main St, Salado, TX 76571, USA
Nature lovers can enjoy several opportunities to get outside, including the Salado Sculpture Garden. The artwork is incredibly unique, and walking the trails offers such a peaceful experience.
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Learn all about the intricate art of glassblowing at Salado Glassworks. Watch the fascinating process from beginning to end, or perhaps even participate in a “Blow Your Own” event that invites you to test your newfound knowledge.
TripAdvisor management Salado Glassworks, 2 Peddler’s Alley, Salado, TX 76571, USA
After a jam-packed day of fun, unwind with a few beers at Barrow Brewing Company.
TripAdvisor management Barrow Brewing Company, 108 Royal St, Salado, TX 76571, USA
A microbrewery in the heart of downtown, this local hotspot offers a taproom and beer garden with food trucks on-site.
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Settle in for a good night’s rest at the Shady Villa Hotel, a 150-year-old Salado icon that embodies the essence of small-town charm.
TripAdvisor management Shady Villa Hotel, 416 S Main St, Salado, TX 76571, USA
The rooms are spacious and well-appointed…
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…and the food at the on-site eatery, Stagecoach Restaurant, is to die for. Burger with BBQ fries, anyone?
TripAdvisor management Stagecoach Restaurant, 401 S Main St, Salado, TX 76571, USA
Have you ever taken a weekend trip to Salado? If so, we’d love to hear all about your experience in the comments! Don’t forget to check out our previous article for a nearby hike to a waterfall that makes for a lovely year-round adventure.
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Shoppes on Main Boutique Marketplace & Cafe, 22 N Main St #B, Salado, TX 76571, USA
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Fletcher’s Books & Antiques, 945 N Main St, Salado, TX 76571, USA
Salado Glassworks, 2 Peddler’s Alley, Salado, TX 76571, USA
Barrow Brewing Company, 108 Royal St, Salado, TX 76571, USA
Shady Villa Hotel, 416 S Main St, Salado, TX 76571, USA
Stagecoach Restaurant, 401 S Main St, Salado, TX 76571, USA
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