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Texas Winter Travel

Texas Travel Inspiration Ideas for Winter. See thanksgiving parades, visit Christmas towns in Texas, see holiday lights and meet Santa Claus, see the New Year’s Eve fireworks, have a romantic weekend getaway, and more in Texas.

Tropical Holiday Bliss: Christmas on South Padre Island

January 13, 2026November 7, 2025 by Ketki
Sand Christmas Tree at Holiday Sandcastle Village on South Padre Island

Find the best things to do for Christmas in South Padre Island, Texas including Lighted Boat Parade, Holiday Sandcastles, beach fun, and more.

Categories South Padre Island, Texas Gulf Coast Tags Christmas Lights and Events, Texas Winter Travel

Magical Winter Lights, Houston: Ultimate Guide

January 13, 2026November 3, 2025 by Ketki
Magical Winter Lights entrance near Houston Texas

Plan Christmas trip to Magical Winter Lights Festival, Houston. Find location in Baytown, chinese lantern themes, dates, and more now.

Categories Houston, Texas Gulf Coast Tags Christmas Lights and Events, Texas Winter Travel

Moody Gardens’ Iceland: An Icy Fantasy in Texas!

January 13, 2026November 3, 2025 by Ketki
Step into an enchanted world of ice sculptures at Iceland

Read everything you need to know before planning a visit to the annual holiday festival of Iceland at Moddy Gardens in Galveston, Texas.

Categories Galveston, Texas Gulf Coast Tags Christmas Lights and Events, Texas Winter Travel

10 Best Things to do for Christmas in Granbury, Texas

January 15, 2026November 3, 2025 by Ketki
See the Christmas trees all around the Granbury Town Square

Find best things to do for Christmas in Granbury, Texas including Night of lights parade, Santa’s House, Candlelight Tour, shopping, and more.

Categories Prairies & Lakes (North Texas) Tags Christmas Lights and Events, Texas Winter Travel

7 Best Things to do for Christmas in Nacogdoches, Texas

January 13, 2026November 2, 2025 by Ketki
Christmas vibes in the window boxes of downtown Nacogdoches

Find the best things to do for Christmas in Nacogdoches, Texas including the Nine Flags Christmas Festival, Lighted Christmas Parade & more.

Categories Piney Woods of East Texas Tags Christmas Lights and Events, Texas Winter Travel

‘Wonderland of Lights’ Christmas Lights in Marshall, Texas

January 13, 2026October 14, 2025 by Ketki
Christmas Lights in Marshall Texas are stunning and so pretty

Find everything you need to know about Christmas lights in Marshall, Texas. Attend the Wonderland of Lights festival, holiday market, etc.

Categories Piney Woods of East Texas Tags Christmas Lights and Events, Texas Winter Travel

Ultimate Guide to Christmas in San Antonio: Riverwalk Lights & More

January 16, 2026September 20, 2025 by Ketki
Community caroling boats on the Riverwalk at San Antonio during Christmas

Find things to do for Christmas in San Antonio including San Antonio River Walk Christmas lights, boat parade, shows, movies, markets etc.

Categories San Antonio, South Texas Plains Tags Christmas Lights and Events, Texas Winter Travel

A Local’s Guide: 20 Ways to Embrace the Spirit of Christmas in Houston, Texas

January 13, 2026September 16, 2025 by Ketki
Christmas light displays near Houston Texas

Discover best things to do for Christmas in Houston including holiday shopping, lights festivals, Nutcracker Ballet, & ice skating.

Categories Houston, Texas Gulf Coast Tags Christmas Lights and Events, Texas Winter Travel

Festival of Lights at Moody Garden, Galveston

December 20, 2023 by Ketki
Beautiful lights synchronized to holiday music at Moody Gardens, Galveston

Visit the amazing Festival of Lights at Moody Gardens, Galveston Island to enjoy elaborate holiday displays and unique attractions.

Categories Galveston, Texas Gulf Coast Tags Christmas Lights and Events, Texas Winter Travel

12 Festive Things to do for Christmas at Moody Gardens, Galveston

October 26, 2024December 19, 2023 by Ketki
Christmas at Moody Gardens

Discover things to do for Christmas at Moody Gardens, Galveston including Iceland ice sculptures, festival of lights, arctic slide & Rudolph!

Categories Galveston, Texas Gulf Coast Tags Christmas Lights and Events, Texas Winter Travel
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