Salado

Located in the rolling hills of Bell County, Salado is a friendly, vibrant and rural community of 2386 people. Salado is conveniently located between Waco and Austin. Salado’s Cultural Arts District and 2,000 acres of surrounding beauty attract tourists with picnicking, hiking, and fishing opportunities, as well as excellent employment and educational opportunities.Whether you walk the grounds of one of America’s founding colleges or get a glimpse of perhaps the first American settlers at the Gault Site, Salado’s history will leave you with lasting memories. The story of Salado, from the millions of cattle trekking along the Chisholm Trail to the emergence of creative crafters, parallels the incredibly dynamic and ever-changing evolution of Texas. Texans can experience the rich history that makes the past of the state so fascinating.