Where to shop
The Big Red Barn
Where it all began in Round Top, the iconic building is a can’t-miss on Hwy 237. Shoppers will find a mix of antiques from around the world, glassware, rare art, jewelry and much more. Don’t miss more shopping adjacent to the Big Red Barn in The Continental Tent and The Annex.
Blue Hills at Round Top
Located minutes outside Round Top, Blue Hills is an expansive complex with barns and tents brimming with antique treasures, fashion, jewelry, art and more. The spring event boasts more than 60 vendors and over 100,000 square feet of shopping space.
Marburger Farm Antique Show
Known simply as Marburger, the five day ticketed show was founded in 1977 and attracts some of the best antique dealers in the country. Encompassing 43 acres, the vendors at Marburger are known for their top-notch and eclectic collections.
Where to stay
Wander Inn
Go for the junk, stay for the biscuits. Wander Inn, owned by famed sisters Amie and Jolie Sikes, is surrounded by open land and dusted with their tell-tale sprinkle of glitter. Wander Inn is pet friendly, and guests have a choice of eclectically decorated rooms while enjoying homemade biscuits each day of their stay.
Hotel Lulu
Hotel Lulu boasts a pool, an herb garden, a formal garden, the hotel's signature restaurant, Lulu's, and cocktail bar, Il Cuculo (the Italian word for Cuckoo bird). Shaded by stunning old-growth oaks and ensconced by a wall of jasmine, there are fourteen rooms spread across six bungalows on the one-acre luxury property.
Cotton Pearl Motel
Take a dip in the pool, challenge fellow guests to a game of pickleball or enjoy a drink in the hotel’s luxurious lounge, The Rabbit Hole. The Cotton Pearl’s sumptuous furniture and decor makes even the most mundane activity feel like an occasion worth celebrating.
Things to do
Round Top Festival Institute
Nestled on a sprawling 210-acre campus, the Round Top Festival Institute, also known as Festival Hill, boasts performance facilities, historic houses, gardens, parks and jogging trails. The Concert Hall at Festival Hill, known as one of the country's most acoustically-perfect performance venues, is home to the Round Top Music Festival held from June through July each year.
Round Top Dance Hall
Recognized as one of the oldest dance halls in Texas, the venue was built in 1907 and still provides an authentic dance hall experience. The building was disassembled and transported to its current location in 1995, where it received a makeover by Round Top resident and vintage expert Amie Sikes of Junk Gypsy.
St. Martin, the Smallest Catholic Church in Texas
Located just a quick five-minute drive outside of Round Top in the charming town of Warrenton, is St. Martin's Catholic Church – known as the world's smallest Catholic church and the tiniest church in Texas. This quaint 195-square-foot structure was built in 1915, using leftover materials from the construction of Fayetteville's nearby school building.
Where to Eat
Royers Round Top Cafe
Get there early and expect to wait in line, Royers Round Top is popular any day of the year, but especially during the spring show. For over 35 years, the quaint cafe has been serving up the best southern faire including Pimento Grilled Cheese, Fried Green Tomatoes, Nashville Shrimp Tacos and more.
Popi Burger
Take a break from shopping to enjoy a delicious meal at Popi Burger. Owned by Houston-based restaurateur Armando Palacios, the casual restaurant has a selection of burgers, hot dogs, sandwiches and salads. Don’t leave without sipping on one of their creamy milk shakes.
Duo Modern
Houston chefs Nate Pineda and Gino Llanes curate ever-changing seasonal menus at Duo Modern: The Restaurant at Market Hill. The chefs aren't beholden to a particular style or cuisine but let the season's ingredients inspire them.