The Gaylord Texan Hotel In Texas Gets All Decked Out For Christmas Each Year
The hotel is usually an afterthought when planning your annual Christmas vacation, but what if it was the main event? The Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center in Grapevine is a one-stop-shop for holiday fun, decked out in lights and featuring dozens of festive, family-friendly attractions.
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When it comes to decking the halls for Christmas, no hotel quite compares to the Gaylord Texan.
Boasting over two million lights, 15,000 ornaments, a 52-foot-tall tree with its very own light show, and dozens of family-fun festivities, it's a true winter wonderland.
Several attractions are brand new for 2020, including "Yuletide Bright." This ethereal, 50,000-square-foot outdoor display features colorful, holiday-themed lanterns that perfectly capture the spirit of Christmas.
"I Love Christmas Movies" is also new this season. It's an immersive, pop-up experience that lets you step right into iconic festive films like The Polar Express, Elf, National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation, and more.
Snow is hit-or-miss in most parts of the Lone Star State, but it's always a white Christmas at the Gaylord Texan. Tackle the 8-lane snow tubing hill, going head-to-head against friends and family. Last one down gets a lump of coal in their stocking!
Decorate your very own Christmas cookies or gingerbread house for some quintessential holiday fun. The whole family is sure to have a blast making—and eating—the delicious holiday treats.
Enjoy a meal with Santa's scout elves at the Elf on the Shelf character breakfast. Chow down on pancakes, waffles, fruit, orange juice, and other classic favorites!
Have you ever stayed at the Gaylord Texan for Christmas? If so, what was your favorite activity? Let us know in the comments, and check out our previous article to learn more about the eight-lane snow tubing hill.
Address: 1501 Gaylord Trail, Grapevine, TX 76051, USA
Katie Lawrence is a Southeast Texas native who graduated 18th in her high school class with a GPA of 4.25. She attended college in the Houston area and changed her major twice (psychology, computer science, and finally criminal justice) before taking a leap of faith and dropping out to pursue a career in freelance writing.
Today, Katie writes for the Texas and Arizona pages of OnlyInYourState.com and has never been more passionate about a job before. Outside of work, you can likely find her curled up on the sofa with a hot cup of coffee, watching a crime TV show or scary movie.
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