Somewhere inside all of us lies the childhood desire of escaping into a magical world full of elves, Santa, reindeer, twinkling lights, and unadulterated happiness. Lucky for us, we can indulge in this fantasy, because there’s a winter wonderland right here in Texas: Grapevine. This North Texas town is the self-proclaimed “Christmas Capital of Texas,” so it can be assumed that they take the holiday pretty seriously. From enormous parades to ice slides to mailboxes for Santa letters, Grapevine is a world of whimsy and magic during the holiday season. Get ready to step inside the best winter town in Texas.

Grapevine is the epitome of a Christmas town - not an inch is left behind when the time comes to decorate for the holiday season.
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There's a reason why people call Grapevine one of the most festive towns in Texas.
Every business in the town square is absolutely decked out in lights, and strands are strung up across the street like archways marking your crossover from reality into Christmasland.
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There's no such thing as going overboard in Grapevine. I'd reckon to say this building gives Clark Griswold a run for his money.
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The little ones can write a letter to send off to Santa and put it in this festive mailbox adorned with the official Grapevine Christmas seal.
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This idyllic town is home to the annual Parade of Lights, the largest Christmas parade in North Texas. Over 100 vibrantly illuminated floats will travel down Main Street, with Santa bringing up the rear to wish the crowd a Merry Christmas and goodnight. This free event is certain to put a smile on your face.
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Gaylord Texan Resort goes all out for the holidays. Between a towering lighted tree out front and decorations throughout the entire hotel, you'll truly feel like you're in a winter wonderland.
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This is the inside. The lobby already looks like a palace, but the level of magic increases tenfold when December rolls around and there's a humongous tree commanding the room and countless other festive decorations.
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The resort also hosts "ICE!," a fun exhibit featuring your favorite Christmas characters made entirely of ice. There are even ice slides you can ride! The attraction has over 2 million pounds of ice, and you get to experience it all.
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Grapevine's Great Wolf Lodge gives your family a Christmas celebration like no other. Full of decorated trees, lovely lights, and tasty hot chocolate, this Grapevine hotel really knows how to keep things merry and bright. To make things even more jolly, the big man in red will make an appearance as well! Check out the hotel's website here to learn more about this year's exciting festivities.
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The town has plenty of other events throughout the season, which can be found on their website here. Whatever you decide to do, the undeniable Christmas spirit and charm of Grapevine will put you into the holiday spirit.
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Have you been to this winter wonderland town in Texas? What’s your favorite memory from your trip? Do you think it’s the best winter town in Texas?

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What other places are the most festive towns in Texas?

Fredericksburg is one of the most festive towns in Texas. This charming old German city is home to a magnificent Main Street that’s full of one-of-a-kind boutiques. If you’re looking to enjoy some Christmas magic while getting some shopping done, this is the place to go. If you’re looking for more places to visit in winter in Texas, drive down to Wimberley. This beautiful destination is full of merriment this time of year.

What are the best things to do for Christmas in Texas?

Santa’s Ranch, located in New Braunfels, is one of the best places to visit in winter in Texas. This drive-through light show puts a country spin on classic Christmas decor. Along your journey, you’ll see cowboy Santa, an illuminated Alamo, and so much more. If you loved this holiday attraction, you’ll definitely want to visit Winter Wonderland at Circuit Of The Americas. This event showcases the F1 racetrack in a whole new light. Bring the whole family and enjoy the spectacle!

What kinds of activities can I do in winter in Texas?

When winter falls in Texas, locals love to get outdoors. Winter is an amazing time to go on a lovely hike through Austin’s Barton Creek Greenbelt. This scenic path is usually sweltering, but in the winter it is lovely and cool. In addition to hiking, you can visit one of the state’s fascinating museums. San Antonio and Houston have some of the best. Don’t miss out!

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