Growing up watching Chip and Joanna Gaines on TV, we knew Waco, Texas had to be one of the “must stops” on our USA road trip and Magnolia Market absolutely lived up to that.
It felt so nostalgic, even though we had never been there before. I’ve spent the last few years using Joanna’s cookbook (which is amazing), and it really inspired my love of baking. Her storytelling with each recipe has given me such an appreciation for cooking and sharing meals with my family, so being here felt extra special.
We started with coffee and explored the grounds. One of the place settings at Magnolia Home had “Welcome Mr. Arthur” written on it, which is our name, so it felt coincidentally personal. The green space was incredible for our boys, the whole atmosphere felt like being welcomed by family. You can tell it was created to gather people, and you really feel that warmth while you’re there.
We even have a framed photo of our kids playing with the sign “Everyone has a story to tell” behind them to remember the day. We grabbed lunch from the food trucks, all trying something different, enjoying what other businesses in Waco had to offer. And of course, we had to end our visit at the bakery with cupcakes because, like Chip says, “road trips are more fun with cupcakes.”
For me, this was one of the best stops in 11,000 miles.