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5 Places In Texas To Get You In The Christmas Spirit

Holiday spirit for everyone to enjoy!!

Samantha Hibbs
Nov 30, 2017
Texas A&M University
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5 Places In Texas To Get You In The Christmas Spirit
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With December around the corner (finally!!), everyone's switching into full on Christmas mode. That means all of the best Christmas movies, music, and destinations are coming back. Here are some of my personal favorite places around Texas that get you into the Christmas spirit if you aren't already!

1. Santa's Wonderland - College Station, Texas

November 10 - January 7

What better way to celebrate Christmas than under beautiful lights in College Station! Santa's Wonderland offers hayrides, carriage rides, live music, and even meet and greets with Santa himself. Perfect for people of all ages, this is one stop that tops them all!

2. ICE! at Gaylord Texan - Grapevine, Texas

November 10 - January 1

This year, walk through the stop "'Twas the Night Before Christmas" recreated in 2 million pounds if ice. All in chilly 9°F, the Gaylord offers a fun twist on this classic Christmas story. Great for families and large groups, the Gaylord Texan offers something for anyone.


3. Dallas Arboretum 12 Day of Christmas at Night - Dallas, Texas

November 4 - January 7

See the Dallas Botanical Gardens in holiday splendor by walking through the gardens illuminated at night. You won't want to miss the eye catching display of enclosed gazebos with the 12 Days of Christmas recreated inside.


4. Zoo Lights - Houston, Texas

November 18 - January 14

Enjoy the Houston Zoo at night and lit up in Christmas lights. Explore the exhibits with your family and enjoy Christmas at the Zoo.


5. Austin Trail of Lights - Austin, Texas

December 9 - 23, 2017

Visit Austin’s largest holiday tradition and 2nd largest event in the city and celebrate Christmas at the same time. This event brings together the Austin community while celebrating Christmas with your family


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