Hico, Texas | Down Home Traveler

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There’s something about the small Texas towns, secluded out in the country. They are all a little different but all a little the same at the same time.

Hico is situated in the Hill Country of the Texas landscape. It’s exactly as it sounds and no, Texas is not 100% flat, at least not everywhere. The Hill Country has to be my favorite part of Texas so far. It’s gorgeous, relaxing and so comfortable.

I recently went to Hico for the Texas Steak Cookoff and I think I took as many pictures of the buildings in town as I did the cookoff. I felt that not sharing some of these shots with you would be a waste. The town is so beautiful. Small shops, paintings on the side of the buildings that were probably first put there 50+ years ago (I could be wrong). There is history and character in this little town that claims fame to Billy the Kid. It leaves a lot to the imagination.

Originally founded in 1883, mostly known for the cattle and cotton market.

Today, Hico is more known for ranching and tourism.

I love the bricks, the stars and those diamond windows.

A small shop in the center of town.

I love the paintings on the bricks throughout town. Vintage.

Look at that bench… It’s calling you to come sit down and just soak it all in!

I loved these buildings!

The front of the buildings remind me of the shots from those old videos, almost like the building is just being held up by a frame in the back, as if it’s not really there.

Although the town is beautiful, this Koffee Kup Kafe has been very controversial area in town. Allegedly once owned by a leader of the KKK. For that, I will just take people’s word that it’s delicious.