Visit Hillsboro's Historic Main Street District
Hillsboro's downtown courthouse, shops, restaurants and businesses remind us of a time when life was a little kinder and slower paced. Most of the downtown buildings are historic, and built in the 1800's when the railroads came to town.
Today, you can enjoy a leisurely walk and visit shops and restaurants that surround the Hill County courthouse. Downtown has two museums, two art galleries, two large event venues, and an eclectic mix of businesses and friendly people.
Call us if you have questions about your upcoming stay in Hillsboro, Texas at 254-582-2481. We love talking about events, our historic downtown, and tips customized for your upcoming visit.
Overflow Coffee and Sweet Joy Ice Cream and Candy Store are in restored buildings that are breathtaking, and full of stories from the past.
Branded Burger occupies the former Cotton Exchange, in it's two story magnificently preserved building.
R&K Cafe was once the Interurban Electric Railway switching station, and has two stories of restaurant seating that people travel from far and wide to visit.
Our Hill County Courthouse is central in downtown, and the historic restoration drew support from Willie Nelson, former president George and Laura Bush, and is the subject of much interest from artists, historians, media and photographers.
City events are held downtown, ranging from outdoor summer concerts every Saturday night, to holiday parades, city sponsored art and music festivals, and our spring to fall Farmers Market on the square.
Additional Information about downtown Hillsboro, Texas:
In 1981, Hillsboro became one of the Texas Historical Commission's five original Texas Main Street Cities.
On August 5, 2016, Hillsboro, Texas was certified by the Texas Film Commission as a Film Friendly Community. With its small town charm, warm and friendly people, and historically beautiful homes, courthouse, and downtown, Hillsboro is a destination for photographers and filmakers.
