05/22/2026
There’s a troll guarding the bridge in Salado… 👀🌉
If you want to cross this historic Bridge, you just might have to pay the troll toll first! 😂 One more reason Salado is one of the most unique little towns in Central Texas. From hidden art and history to shopping, creekside views, and small-town charm… there’s always something fun to discover here.
Book your Tours Salado experience and come meet the troll for yourself! 🧌✨
In the village of Salado, Texas, a green bridge invites visitors to gather, pause, and snap photos that feel almost enchanted.
This graduation weekend, caps will fly, families will gather, and laughter will drift through the streets like something out of a fairytale.
If you’re coming to celebrate, be sure to wander over to the 1889 Dodd's Creek Truss Bridge on Main Street—where, if you look closely, you might notice a quiet little guardian watching over it…the Salado troll sculpted by Troy Kelly, seems far more interested in photos and smiles than collecting tolls.
Come for the graduations, stay for the magic, and let Salado add a little wonder to your weekend.
Congratulations to all the graduates stepping into their next adventure. 💚
Stay. Shop. Stroll.
S A L A D O
Visit our website for more about Salado's historical bridges:
https://www.visitsaladotexas.com/historical-sites-tour-16-30/
For all the happenings in the village:
https://www.visitsaladotexas.com/event-calendar/