What is The Silos known for?

The Silos is a historic retail and gathering space owned by Chip and Joanna Gaines, famous for their roles in HGTV's Fixer Upper. It features two 120-foot high silos, six boutique-style shops designed by Joanna Gaines, a food truck park, a bakery, and a garden store.

What are the hours for The Silos?

The Silos grounds are open daily from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. However, all Magnolia entities on the grounds, including the Shops at the Silos and Silos Baking Co., are closed on Sundays.

Is it free to visit The Silos?

Yes, admission to the Silos grounds is generally free, except during special events.

Where can I park when visiting The Silos?

Free parking is available in nearby lots on the corner of 9th Street and Webster Avenue, as well as along 6th Street, 8th Street, and Webster Avenue.

What is the history of the silos?

The two silos were built in 1950 as part of the Brazos Valley Cotton Oil Company. They are a prominent Waco landmark that survived the catastrophic 1953 Waco tornado with minimal damage.

What should I check before going?

Use Gyde for context, then check official sources for current hours, tickets, construction, and closures.

The Silos in Waco

The Silos

The iconic 120-foot silos of the former Brazos Valley Cotton Oil Company, now a bustling community hub owned by Chip and Joanna Gaines, blending industrial history with modern boutique shopping, dining, and gathering spaces.

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What to know

The Silos are defined by two towering 120-foot structures built in 1950 as part of the Brazos Valley Cotton Oil Company, which processed cottonseed for industrial and culinary use. After the company's decline in the mid-1960s and a period of sitting unoccupied, the site was purchased in 2014 by Chip and Joanna Gaines, the TV personalities famous for HGTV's Fixer Upper. The grounds officially opened to the public in October 2015. Today, the complex is a premier destination featuring the Shops at the Silos—six boutique-style shops designed by Joanna Gaines with distinct themes inspired by New York City storefronts. The grounds also include a 12,000 square foot retail store housed in a historic grain barn and office building, a garden store, a bakery, and a food truck park with picnic tables for visitors to enjoy. Beyond shopping, the Silos serve as a community gathering space that hosts regular seasonal events such as Spring at the Silos in March, Silobration in October, and Christmas at the Silos. The site's popularity has had a significant ripple effect on the local economy, notably increasing attendance at the nearby Dr. Pepper Museum by over 60%.

Visitor tips

Parking is free along 6th Street, 8th Street, and Webster Avenue, with additional free lots at 9th Street and Webster Avenue.
The grounds and shops are generally closed on Sundays.
The Silos grounds are open daily from 9am to 6pm, though specific entities like Magnolia Press open as early as 7am.

Nearby context

Located at 601 Webster Avenue, the Silos are a central anchor of downtown Waco, contributing to a surge in tourism that has benefited other nearby attractions like the Dr. Pepper Museum.