Holiday Highlights: Christmas Destinations in Texas

this year, The Texan We’ve rounded up destinations across the state, from timeless giants of holiday festivals to local communities that have taken extra steps to put their town at the top of the list of Christmas towns in Texas.

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Already one of Texas’ most popular travel destinations, Fredericksburg is a Hill Country community less than two hours west of San Antonio and Austin. It’s deeply rooted in German heritage, and those looking for that quintessential Hallmark movie Christmas scene need look no further.

according to Fredericksburg Visitors Bureausome of the standout features of their holiday celebrations include the town’s 30-foot Christmas tree, an authentic German Christmas pyramid, and the Night of Lights event, held nightly from November 26th to January 6th. included.

The next giants are the cities of San Antonio and Austin.

of San Antonio Riverwalk is a year-round tourist attraction during the holiday season that combines with various events and attractions throughout the season to transform into an impressive show of magical holiday lights.

of Lights last from dusk to dawn The city has provided a list of popular events through January 9th.

58th Austin Trail of Lights is an upbeat event currently running through December 23rd. Located in the 351-acre Zilker Park along Lady Bird Lake, the trail features over 2 million holiday lights, 70 holiday displays, and several romantic illuminated tunnels.

Last but not least among the Texas Christmas giants is Grapevine City.

proclaimed as “Christmas Capital of Texas” Grapevine’s holiday season celebrations are an amazing experience that ticks all the boxes you could possibly need to retain your title.

Spectacular ice sculptures, holiday trains, ice skating and more. The list goes on and on, there’s something for every family every Christmas.

Some of the must-have highlights include: Gaylord Texan Hotel and Resortused nearly 2 million pounds of ice to create a winter wonderland complete with Polar Express trains and ice slides.

Next door to the Great Wolf Lodge, the resort has partnered with Trinity Metro Texrail to offer arctic express trainfamilies can put on their Christmas pajamas and join Mrs. Claus in a vintage 1920s train coach.

Iconic Texas Christmas Event

In 1885, Anson, a small town in West Texas, Now known as the famous Cowboy Christmas Ball.

After getting the chance to attend the ball, a former newsman-turned-rancher known as “The Poet Rancher of Texas” wrote a poem about the ball that led to worldwide fame. .

country singer Michael Martin Murphy It helped boost his fame when he set the verse to the song that became the popular Texas-themed Christmas song “Cowboy Christmas Ball” in 1985.

of Multi-day event from December 15th to 17th Murphy headlined the first night of the dance.

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Much of the Victorian era captures the essence of Christmas in ways you can’t experience outside of the movies, but Galveston brings the era to life with something iconic. dickens on the beach.

Held over several days in early December, this annual event is approaching its 50th anniversary. Reenactors and visitors in period costumes celebrate the atmosphere of Victorian London.

The event will feature an extensive family-friendly program, with plenty of shopping and entertainment to keep Scrooge’s family happy.

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many Communities across Texas go above and beyond with holiday festivities. Several high-profile attractions were worthy of the season’s highlights.

of Texas State Railroad near Palestine Just like in the movies, the Polar Express trains arrive and depart.

Put on your Christmas pajamas and climb aboard a steam train for a 90-minute ride through the pine forests of East Texas.

of Texas Christkindle Market Arlington’s markets are home to a variety of Christmas-themed vendors that have been offering a unique holiday shopping experience since 2011. The market is currently open until December 23rd.

Finally, Odessa’s Starbright Village is a drive-thru holiday experience with over 300,000 illuminated displays in McKinney Park. Check for specific days Until December 23rd, you have a chance to meet Santa Claus.