Here in Texas, winter can be a fun and magical time – if you know how to embrace the season. From epic winter festivals to North Pole inspired villages, there’s likely a holiday adventure waiting just minutes away from you. Here are 10 awesome places in Texas we think you should visit this Christmastime. See how many you’ve been to before:
- Holiday Village (Brownsville)
Facebook/holidayvillagebrownsville Teleport directly to the North Pole and see how Santa and his elves and reindeer live on a daily basis. This magical walk-through village is unlike any other holiday attraction in the state. More information here.
- Winter Wonderland at the Circuit of the Americas (Austin)
Facebook/Circuitoftheamericas We don’t typically associate racetracks with the holidays, but that’s all about to change. This is the first year of the Circuit of the Americas Winter Wonderland, a Christmas extravaganza that includes millions of lights and so many other activities for the entire family to enjoy. More information here.
- Enchant Christmas (Arlington)
Facebook/EnchantChristmas Enchant is incredibly unique in that it’s more than just a light display - it’s an interactive maze that challenges participants to find all nine of Santa’s reindeer that have gone missing. You’ll walk through millions of mesmerizing displays in the form of trees, tunnels, and so much more. More information here.
- Trail of Lights (Austin)
Flickr/horatio3k Austin’s Trail of Lights is one of the most popular holiday attractions in Texas - and for good reason. This is the 53rd year of the event, and each year seems to add even more Christmas magic. In addition to the trail itself, there’s letters to Santa, steaming mugs of hot cocoa, and more. More information here.
- Slide down this epic tubing hill (Grapevine)
YouTube/Gaylord Texan Snow tubing at Gaylord Texan Resort lets you pretend it’s a winter wonderland outside even though it’s actually 80 degrees. It’s all the wintertime fun you could ever ask for. More information here.
- Drive through this festive neighborhood (Corpus Christi)
Facebook/candycanelaneofcc Known as “Candy Cane Lane,” this South Corpus Christi neighborhood puts up coordinating holiday decorations each year. You’ll be in the Christmas spirit in no time! More information here.
- Take this Christmas lights road trip
Google Maps From strolling down the San Antonio River Walk to driving through neighborhoods ablaze with the holiday spirit, this is the perfect winter trip for the whole family. More information here.
- Decorator’s Warehouse (Arlington)
decoratorswarehousearlington.com Christmas shopping can be a daunting task, but it’s so much more enjoyable when the venues are an experience in and of themselves rather than a boring errand. You’ll feel like you’ve taken a trip to the North Pole at Decorator’s Warehouse! More information here.
- Spend a day or two in the Christmas Capital of Texas (Grapevine)
Flickr/simmons_tx From enormous parades to ice slides to mailboxes for letters to Santa, Grapevine is a world of whimsy and magic during the holiday season. Christmas is a big deal here in Grapevine, and you’ll be made aware of that as soon as you arrive. More information here.
- Stroll down these 10 main streets
Flickr/fiftypercentchanceofrain Christmastime is associated with happiness and cheer, so what’s a better way to experience that than by visiting some of the most charming main streets in Texas? Exploring these 10 town squares will evoke the warm and fuzzy feeling that only happens this time of year. More information here.
So what do you think? Will you add any of these to your winter bucket list for this season? What else would you add? Share your thoughts with us!
Facebook/holidayvillagebrownsville
Teleport directly to the North Pole and see how Santa and his elves and reindeer live on a daily basis. This magical walk-through village is unlike any other holiday attraction in the state. More information here.
Facebook/Circuitoftheamericas
We don’t typically associate racetracks with the holidays, but that’s all about to change. This is the first year of the Circuit of the Americas Winter Wonderland, a Christmas extravaganza that includes millions of lights and so many other activities for the entire family to enjoy. More information here.
Facebook/EnchantChristmas
Enchant is incredibly unique in that it’s more than just a light display - it’s an interactive maze that challenges participants to find all nine of Santa’s reindeer that have gone missing. You’ll walk through millions of mesmerizing displays in the form of trees, tunnels, and so much more. More information here.
Flickr/horatio3k
Austin’s Trail of Lights is one of the most popular holiday attractions in Texas - and for good reason. This is the 53rd year of the event, and each year seems to add even more Christmas magic. In addition to the trail itself, there’s letters to Santa, steaming mugs of hot cocoa, and more. More information here.
YouTube/Gaylord Texan
Snow tubing at Gaylord Texan Resort lets you pretend it’s a winter wonderland outside even though it’s actually 80 degrees. It’s all the wintertime fun you could ever ask for. More information here.
Facebook/candycanelaneofcc
Known as “Candy Cane Lane,” this South Corpus Christi neighborhood puts up coordinating holiday decorations each year. You’ll be in the Christmas spirit in no time! More information here.
Google Maps
From strolling down the San Antonio River Walk to driving through neighborhoods ablaze with the holiday spirit, this is the perfect winter trip for the whole family. More information here.
decoratorswarehousearlington.com
Christmas shopping can be a daunting task, but it’s so much more enjoyable when the venues are an experience in and of themselves rather than a boring errand. You’ll feel like you’ve taken a trip to the North Pole at Decorator’s Warehouse! More information here.
Flickr/simmons_tx
From enormous parades to ice slides to mailboxes for letters to Santa, Grapevine is a world of whimsy and magic during the holiday season. Christmas is a big deal here in Grapevine, and you’ll be made aware of that as soon as you arrive. More information here.
Flickr/fiftypercentchanceofrain
Christmastime is associated with happiness and cheer, so what’s a better way to experience that than by visiting some of the most charming main streets in Texas? Exploring these 10 town squares will evoke the warm and fuzzy feeling that only happens this time of year. More information here.
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