The Ultimate Itinerary For A Weekend Trip To Round Top, The Antiquing Capital Of Texas
By Katie Lawrence|Published June 29, 2023
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Katie Lawrence
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Katie Lawrence is a Southeast Texas native who graduated 18th in her high school class with a GPA of 4.25. She attended college in the Houston area and began writing for OnlyInYourState in 2015.
Today, Katie writes, edits, and performs several other tasks for OnlyInYourState and has never been more passionate about a job before. Outside of work, you can likely find her curled up on with a hot cup of coffee, practicing yoga, baking, or exploring the beautiful Lone Star State (in particular, the vast and mystical West Texas desert).
I’m an unabashed antique lover. To me, there are few things more rewarding than sifting through piles of rare, unique, and one-of-a-kind items to find that one special diamond in the rough. If you agree, then you’ll love a trip to Round Top, Texas, a rustic, yet chic little town that’s worth visiting year-round. We’ve compiled some of the best things to do in Round Top, Texas on a weekend trip, from incredible restaurants to a boutique inn to – of course – antique stores.
Round Top, Texas has a population of just 90 - except during the spring and fall (and now winter), when thousands of people descend on the small Hill Country town to attend one of the nation's largest antique shows.
Round Top Vintage Market (known to locals as "The Big Red Barn") is open on weekends year-round. The sprawling marketplace boasts over 13,000 square feet of rare, handmade, and unique finds.
Round Top Vintage Market, 1235 Texas 237, Round Top, TX 78954, USA
Easily the most popular restaurant in town, the charming eatery is best known for its mouthwatering pies that are made fresh daily. There are dozens of flavors to choose from, including classics like pecan and apple as well as more unique offerings like "Texas Trash," which features coconut, chocolate chips, graham crackers, pretzels, and caramel.
Royers Round Top Café, 105 Main St, Round Top, TX 78954, USA
The brainchild of the famous "Junk Gypsy" sisters, this eclectic hotel features several rustic houses, each with several rooms located both upstairs and downstairs. Each room has its own unique theme and comes with all of the modern amenities necessary to make you feel right at home.
Wander Inn, 1215 Texas 237, Round Top, TX 78954, USA
Guests also have access to a 65-acre outdoor area complete with gas firepits, Adirondack chairs, bicycles, and stock tank Cowboy Pools.
What are your favorite things to do in Round Top, Texas? Have you ever taken a weekend trip there? If so, we’d love to hear all about your experience in the comments!
No long car ride is complete without snacks, so check out our list of the best road trip snacks to get ideas about what to stock up on before heading to Round Top!
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