If you are planning a trip to Texas during the Christmas Vacation, you are sure to come back with a great holiday and cherished memories. After all, Texas is well known for family-friendly holiday events and lures hundreds of families from all over the country. Families come here to enjoy the holiday events, visit Santa, and enjoy numerous celebrations.
Everything is bigger in the Lone Star State, and you can certainly feel the bang of the holiday spirit in Texas. Texas has it all: Christmas decorations, lighting displays, or vacation activities for the whole family. You can take a Galveston cruise if you want or watch the largest illuminated holiday parades, and the choice is yours!
Let us take a look at the diverse array of Christmas vacation activities for the whole family in Texas and some delightful ways to make this Christmas even more special and memorable.
Huntsville is at its best in November and December when it turns into a Christmas town. With more than a million lights and acres of full-blown experiences, there is endless fun for the whole family. Enjoy horse rides, live carolers, zip lining, and, of course, the 45-foot Heritage Christmas Tree.
Austin celebrates the holiday season with dazzling lights, which is the running holiday tradition in the state. It is a magical experience to stroll through a wonderland of twinkling lights in Zilker Park. This is your chance to gaze at two million lit-up trees and some magical holiday displays of twinkling lights.
If you are a Cowboy fan, then you must witness the Cowboys Christmas Extravaganza held in December. Enjoy a dazzling performance of Dallas Cowboys and cheerleaders with your family, and see your favorite players. The event includes a special appearance by Santa Claus along with Dallas Cowboys Rhythm and Cowboys Rookie Squad.
The annual event of Christmas in the Square is held in Frisco Square, where the beloved tradition is celebrated with a dazzling light and music show. Families can enjoy the carriage rides, the outdoor ice rink, the Christmas tree maze, the Merry Main Street celebration, and the holiday lights choreographed to music.
You will love the festival of lights at Moody Gardens in Galveston, with more than two million lights. Watch your kids slide down the giant ice slides and enjoy the train rides, films in 3D, and other festive attractions. Moody Gardens has become the site of the largest holiday destinations in the south of the country, and therefore, you should not miss this incredible place during Christmas.
Grapevine is famous as the Christmas Capital of Texas as the city comes under the enchanting spell of holiday trees with twinkling lights during the holiday season. Enjoy the Christmas traditions with your family and celebrate the season in grand style. Explore the winter wonderland complete with glimmering festive decorations, snow showers, and holiday-themed activities, and offer a magical experience for kids.
