If you have an affinity for shiplap, salvage and apron-front sinks, then you have likely heard of Waco, Texas, which has become a mecca for farmhouse decorating enthusiasts, attracting millions of visitors each year.
Author and blogger Leslie Saeta of My 100 Year Old Home calls Waco “my Disneyland” and can't say enough about all the town has to offer. “I have loved it since the first time I came here,” she says.
The Waco tourist boom began in the 2010s, spurred by the popularity of the HGTV show “Fixer Upper.” The series, which ran until 2018, featured Chip and Joanna Gaines revamping Waco-area homes in their distinctive style and led to the couple launching several related businesses, including a restaurant and home goods store.
Though the couple's landmark Magnolia Silos shopping complex draws the most traffic, there are plenty of other places to enjoy when visiting Waco, and we've asked some of our favorite bloggers to share their top picks for where to stay, shop and
