Waco, Texas is a charming small city about half way from the Dallas/Fort Worth area and Austin, and because of its location of nearly 100 miles from each of these three cities, it has always maintained a strong and important presence within the wide open space of Texas.
Much like how the Stagecoach Restaurant in Salado was an essential watering hole stop for travelers making their way to the new state capital in Austin, Waco has always been a strong commercial anchor for many scattered about within the Texas Triangle. With roots dating back to before the Civil War, there are so many historical stories that have been made and shared within the many buildings of Waco.
Forgotten Hotel Now Enjoying New Life As Best In Texas
According to this Southern Living article, the best new hotels of the South have been determined, and after opening in very late 2023, Hotel 1928 was recognized as being at the very top of new hotels for 2024. If you have not been able to visit the hotel yourself, the above video does a nice job of providing a virtual tour, and most would never guess this gem is in a small Texas city instead of one of the major metros, or even Manhattan…