Discover Texas
December:
North Pole Express, Grapevine, Tx: If you can chose one place to go this Christmas, make it a Christmas train ride on the North Pole Express! A train ride of all rides is decorated in Victorian era Christmas where you are greeted by elves, minstrels, and carolers. All aboard this spectacular adventure to enjoy live entertainment on your journey to the North Pole as each child received a "We Believe" silver bell.
More Christmas spectacular adventure awaits you in Grapevine, Texas:
Gaylord Texas Resort:
- Holiday ice sculptures featuring Frosty the Snowman.
- 15,000 ornaments on the 54ft tall tree.
- An 8 ft tall Gingerbread house.
- Snow tubing.
- Cookies and milk with Mrs. Claus.
Christmas Book, Neiman Marcus, Dallas, Tx: Texas is not in the holiday spirit without the Neiman Marcus Christmas Catalog. We list this as an adventure to see as you thumb through each page and check out outrageous yet memorable gifts for the one who has everything. Gifts range from under $250 to as high as $425,000.
Santa's Wonderland, College Station, Tx: All Texans point to this wonderment as the place for wonderland sparkle. Spend the evening on a hayride through the light show, have breakfast with Santa, or enjoy the scheduled holiday festivities throughout the month of December.
The Woodlands Winter Holiday Events, The Woodlands, Tx: Come experience an entire month of holiday fun in one area! A lighted winter wonderland, an ice ring for the kids, to carriage rides on Market Street.
Dickens on the Strand, Galveston, Tx: Victorian 19th century comes alive as carolers, bagpipers, Victorian-dressed vendors peddle their wares, and a load of entertainers crowd The Strand. Experience the spirit of Charles Dickens! Come dressed in Victorian costume attire and get half priced tickets! First week of December.
Historical Bastrop, Tx: Enjoy the historical main street as it turns into the holiday full seasonal shopping! Vendors line up on main street peddling seasonal crafts and food.
Pick your own Christmas Tree, Magnolia, Tx: For that special fresh cut tree, hand made wreaths and garland, and fresh poinsettas, you want to visit this one-of-a-kind family operated farm nestled in the southern region of Magnolia. Kids enjoy a hayride, fresh baked cookies, and of course, breakfast with Santa!
Light up Austin's sky! Austin's Trail of Lights begins with a parade and then a fun run. But don't miss the schedule of events for the whole month of December sponsored by HEB.
You gotta see The 12 Days of Christmas! Celebrated at the Dallas Arboretum, a spectacular sight you can't miss!
Santas Treasures Made in Texas
Why wouldn't we have a list of companies located right here in Texas that make Santa's list?
Toys/Children:
The Happy Toy Maker, Happy, Tx: Quality farm model toys for the rugged child. Family owned and operated.
Nacona Baseball Gloves, Nacona, Tx: Leather gloves made since 1934 was Nolan Ryan's first childhood glove.
Childrens Shoes:
Bear Feet Shoes, Austin, Tx: Custom-made leather shoes conformed for fitting.
Gifts:
What's a Guayabera? Houston, Tx: Comfortable custom cotton shirts for him made for Texas warm weather.
Leather Goods, LibbyLane, Bushland, Tx: Fine leather bags for women.
Texas Basket Company, Jacksonville, Tx: Hand woven baskets since 1919; is the largest commercial manufacturer of any style basket for packaging your gift ideas in basic or custom shapes.
American Joe Apparel, Plano, Tx: Comfortable and durable apparel of cotton fibers.
Allens Boots, Austin, Tx: Since 1977, this company produces fine leather crafted boots in all styles. Is visited by tourist for fashionable boots and accessories.
Edibles:
Eddie Deens Smoked Turkey, Dallas, Tx: Eddie Deen has catered to Texas and national events and can prepare a turkey for any Texas resident anywhere for any occasion. Shipped cool in a container right to your door step.
For the holidays, we love a good Christmas story. And nothing is more comforting than a good read by the fire. With so many to chose from, it is incredibly hard to make a top 10 list. But if you want a wholesome, touching, and enjoyment for the entire family, watch Homecoming, A Walton's Christmas. Also in hard or paper-back. Check out other great reads for the holidays: Barnes and Nobles.
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/holiday+books?_requestid=1021059
Santa's Wonderland
in College Station,
Lights Tour is spectacular!
Read the classic and Christmas favorite
C. Dickens, "A Christmas Carol".
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The most wonderful time of the year happens in Texas!
A chock-full of holiday adventures
to mention.
