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The Cottonland Castle

4.6 ★★★★★ 168 Google reviews · Castle wedding venue in Waco, Texas

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Plan your visit

  • Lodging stay overnight on-site — couples and the castle's own info mention accommodations; ask how many rooms and whether the wedding-night suite is included
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  • Phone (844) 244-2006
  • Website destinationwaco.org — most castles book tours right on their site

Hours

Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

Most castles show the grounds by appointment and close the calendar on event days — book a tour rather than dropping in.

Inside the castle

The features couples name in their reviews of The Cottonland Castle — the fastest way to tell what the castle actually offers before you drive out for a tour.

🛏️ On-Site Lodging

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🔥 Grand Fireplace

“Architectural details, millwork, fireplaces, decor, renovation, all exceptional.”

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Feature mentions are mined from reviews and the castle's own info — they tell you what couples found on the grounds, not what's included in every package. Confirm what comes with your date when you tour.

What couples say again and again

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 168 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

stunning venue & grounds 10 mentions

“The Fixer Upper Castle in Waco, Texas, is an amazing combination of history and stunning design thanks to Chip and Joanna Gaines’ beautiful restoration work.”

🏰 stunning architecture 3 mentions

“Perfect for fans of Fixer Upper or anyone interested in architecture and Waco history—it’s well worth the stop and highly recommended for a memorable visit.”

From the reviews

I've been five times and have taken away lots of decorating tips. Painted my bedroom with her paint from Benjamin Moore paints. The paint is fabulous. I made a butler pantry in my kitchenette and bought a wooden island very much like the one she uses. Next, I used ideas from her up stairs green bathroom.

★★★★★ — Rebecca, Apr 2025

Absolutely loved our tour today! We arrived a few minutes prior to our start time and the guide was there to greet us right away. She was friendly, entertaining, personable and very knowledgeable about the castle. I highly recommend booking a tour!

★★★★★ — Jennifer, Jul 2024

This tour is worth the money. You get to see all the beautiful renovations that were made to the castle. The guide was super knowledgeable.

★★★★★ — J, Mar 2025

The Fixer Upper Castle in Waco, Texas, is an amazing combination of history and stunning design thanks to Chip and Joanna Gaines’ beautiful restoration work. The tour guide was friendly and knowledgeable, offering great stories about the castle’s past and fun details about the renovation, making every room impressive…

★★★★★ — Angela, Nov 2025

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Where to find The Cottonland Castle

3300 Austin Ave, Waco, TX76710

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