Hop in the car, turn up the festive tunes, and pour yourself a to-go cup of hot cocoa. We’re road-tripping to five of the best Christmas towns in Texas! These charming Texas Christmas towns have the most magical main streets during the holiday season, delighting even the grinchiest of souls. These Christmas towns in Texas aren’t just a feast for the eyes, though. Each boasts tons of fun festivities and holiday events to enjoy, too!

As you can see from the map below, the route we’ve mapped spans 351 miles and will take just under six hours to complete.

Can’t commit to the entire route? No problem! You can easily customize the route to the best Christmas towns in Texas.

1. San Antonio

The world-famous San Antonio River Walk is pretty much the Main Street of the Alamo City. At Christmastime, it sure is a sight to be seen! Hundreds of thousands of lights adorn the buildings, sidewalks, and trees on either side of the river. The enchanting spectacle that draws crowds from all across the globe! Admire the scenery on foot, or enjoy a relaxing gondola ride through the lights while sipping hot cocoa. Don't forget to check out the historic Pearl district during your visit to San Antonio. It's equally decked out in holiday cheer! See for yourself why San Antonio is considered one of the best Texas Christmas towns.

Take a look at this video by @TheTexasBucketList:

2. Fredericksburg

The small town of Fredericksburg is reminiscent of a Hallmark movie during the holiday season. There is a 30-foot-tall Christmas tree, a downtown ice skating rink, carolers, lights galore, and lots more. All the quaint shops and restaurants on Main Street are elegantly decorated for the season, inviting guests to browse for unique holiday gifts and enjoy seasonal cuisine and festive wines. Fredericksburg also embraces its German heritage with an authentic German Christmas pyramid in the heart of Marktplatz, or the town square. A magical light show takes place every evening at 6 p.m. through the first week of January, so definitely make plans to visit one of the most magical Hallmark Christmas towns in Texas at some point during the holiday season. With all this in mind, it's easy to see why Fredericksburg has been dubbed one of the best small towns for Christmas in the South.

Take a look at this informative video by the awesome @woltersworld:

3. Johnson City

If you've never visited Johnson City at Christmastime, might we suggest adding it to your itinerary this year? The annual Johnson City Lights Spectacular features over a million lights. The brilliant bulbs illuminate the courthouse and surrounding town square, creating a display of dazzling proportions. Take it all in from the comfort of your own vehicle, or embark on a horse-drawn carriage ride for a true old-fashioned Christmas experience. The lights are on until midnight every night throughout the holiday season. Find out why Johnson City is one of the best Christmas places in Texas.

Take a look at this video by @MrSTravelQuest:

4. Georgetown

The town square of this Austin suburb is gorgeous any time of year, but especially so during the holiday season. Trees are wrapped in lights from tip to trunk, and buildings are decorated to the nines in the most charming way possible. Grab some coffee or hot cocoa and take a leisurely stroll down Main Street for a little sightseeing. It's clear to me why Georgetown is one of the best Christmas towns in Texas.

5. Grapevine

For our final town, we're taking a little detour up into north Texas to visit our state's official Christmas Capital. For 40 straight days, guests can enjoy a myriad of family-friendly festivities. These include parades, Christmas trains, shopping, a holiday village, and so much more. Not to mention the brightly lit Main Street that'll put you in the Christmas spirit in no time! A trip to Grapevine during the holiday season is like visiting the North Pole.

So, what do you think? Are planning on taking this road trip to the best Christmas towns in Texas? Ever been to any (or all) of the festive towns mentioned above? Know of any other state towns worthy of being deemed one of the best Christmas towns in Texas? Whatever it is, tell us!

Visiting festive Texas Christmas towns isn’t the only way to make your holiday season merry and bright. The state hosts a slew of fun Yuletide activities, including Santa’s Wonderland, one of the biggest and best Christmas attractions in Texas.

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