Location: Salado
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What to do and see in Salado, Texas (TX): The Best Free Things to do
Salado (/səˈleɪdoʊ/ sə-LAY-doh) is a village in Bell County, Texas, United States. Salado was first incorporated in 1867 for the sole purpose of building a bridge across Salado Creek. In 2000, the citizens of Salado voted in favor of reincorporation, before which it was a census-designated place. The population of the village was 2,126 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Killeen–Temple–Fort Hood Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Restaurants in Salado
1. Salado Glassworks
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 131 reviews
Salado Glassworks is a glassblowing studio and gallery that specializes in custom hand blown glass. There's always a seat by the fire for you to witness owner and artist Gail Allard shape art installations, sculptures, signature vessels or custom lighting options. The gallery also features custom hand blown glass drinkware, gifts and decor. Family friendly "Blow Your Own" events offer the chance experience and interact with the art of glassblowing firsthand. We look forward to seeing you in the shop!
Reviewed By jasminerX2021ET - Georgetown, United States
So much cool stuff in this shop plus you get to watch the glass designers blow and create glass items.
2. Magnolia's on the Square
3. The Shoppes on Main in Salado
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 15 reviews
We are a family owned and operated business, known as Salado’s favorite and largest Boutique Marketplace & Cafe, featuring more than 25 shoppes inside. Located in the heart of downtown Salado, you will open the door to find 5,000 sq. ft. of shopping with a large variety of merchandise including Women's Clothing & Accessories, Kids Clothing & Toys, Men's Tees & Grooming Products, Gifts for Pets, Natural Bath & Body Products, Gourmet Dips & Jellies, Vintage Finds & Home Decor and Gifts, "Artisan's Alley" & More! Sit a spell and enjoy something from the new cafe, serving gelato, coffee, frappes & smoothies, bakery items, quick bites & desserts. Here at the Shoppes on Main Boutique Marketplace & Cafe you are sure to find something for everyone.
4. Chupacabra Craft Beer & Salado Lone Star Winery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 104 reviews
The best of both worlds; more than 60 Texas Craft Beers on tap and more than 250 wines from around the world. Beer and wine tastings are available for $12.95 and include a free pint or wine glass. We have live music on Friday and Saturday evenings. Our venue is both kid and pet friendly.
Reviewed By cdiem05 - Salado, United States
Great atmosphere, great selection, good prices, good menu from the Kitchen next door, friendly staff... highly recommend!
5. Fletchers Books & Antiques
6. Barrow Brewing Company
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 43 reviews
Microbrewery in the heart of Salado, Texas. Brewing craft beer since 2016. The taproom and biergarten are open Wednesday-Sunday with food trucks on site. Come drink like a local!
Reviewed By 101lindae - Austin, United States
Even though activities are scaled back due to COVID, KD and staff are keeping the brewery the best place to relax and enjoy some down-time in Salado. You can also walk across the street to Rio Salado for delicious Mexican food and a margarita if the Happy Pizza truck is not what you want. Beautiful access to Salado Creek and delicious coffee at Longbow. Very family and dog friendly!
7. Chalkridge Falls Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 33 reviews
Reviewed By texasn8tv - Cleburne, United States
I stopped by this park while I was in town for business. It has a nice nature trail and the waterfall is pretty. The hike to the waterfall is not very difficult. Lots of trails to explore. Very peaceful.
8. Sugar Shack Candy Store
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 15 reviews
Just like a kid in a candy store, you will be amazed at the selections of candies we offer! We have a large selection of bulk candies (you scoop out as much as you want), nastoligic candies, novelty candies and specialty chocolates. What’s even more exciting is that we offfer Texas shaved ice year round! Come browse through our candy store and enjoy a fun, happy, energetic experience for everyone
Reviewed By Lisamg01 - Garland, United States
Cool candy store! We saw the sign on I-35 as we were passing through so we stopped in. My 6 yr old enjoyed picking out some things. He ended up getting some royal blue M&M’s, skittles, and laffy taffy. I got me some dark chocolate coffee beans (so good to eat 1 or 2 with my morning coffee). My husband got a big Reese’s chocolate. Very cool place! Glad we saw the sign and stopped.
9. Salado Sculpture Garden
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 23 reviews
Reviewed By rcon2014 - Houston, United States
I love stumbling upon unexpected art displays. From the gas station across the street, I noticed a sign on a post that said Sculpture Garden. Quirky and enchanting, there are a dozen or so sculptures in a seemingly random pattern placed is a pint sized park. Very peaceful and cool, along a stream bed, you wander through hoping to discover a sign or statement describing the pieces. Some are marked, some are not, adding to the mystery of their existence. I loved it! A short and sweet detour.
10. Salado College Hill Park
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