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, this is the best Christmas hotel in Texas.
When it comes to decking the halls for Christmas, no hotel quite compares to the Gaylord Texan. This Texas Christmas hotel is one of the best places in the state to spend some time during the holiday season.
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, the Gaylord Hotel is a true winter wonderland.
Several attractions were added in 2020, including "Yuletide Bright." This ethereal, 50,000-square-foot outdoor display featured colorful, holiday-themed lanterns. However, attractions rotate and change each year but they all perfectly capture the spirit of Christmas.
This year marks the return of ICE! with Dr. Seuss' "How the Grinch Stole Christmas." The set and characters will be sculpted out of 2 million pounds of ice.
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, known as Snow Flow Mountain, and go head-to-head with friends and family. The last one down gets a lump of coal in their stocking!
Be a figure skater for a day on the 6,000-square-foot rink made with real ice.
You can even build a real snowman! Will he have a button or carrot nose? The choice is yours!
Decorate your very own Christmas cookies or gingerbread house for some quintessential holiday fun at the Gingerbread Decorating Corner. The whole family is sure to have a blast making—and eating—the delicious holiday treats.
Go for a spin on the Christmas carousel, a timeless activity that brings a smile to the faces of kids from one to ninety-two.
Don't forget to visit Santa's workshop and take photos with the big man in red himself! He's eager to know what the little ones want for Christmas.
Enjoy a meal with the Grinch himself at the Feast With the Grinch Character Breakfast. Chow down on pancakes, waffles, fruit, orange juice, and other classic favorites!
Prices and times for each attraction vary, so visit the Gaylord Texan Hotel website to learn more and/or purchase tickets, and follow the Gaylord Texan Hotel Facebook page for updates. The Gaylord Texan Hotel is the best Christmas resort in the state and we urge you to attend its annual festivities.
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Have you ever stayed at the Gaylord Texan for Christmas? If so, what was your favorite activity at this Christmas hotel in Texas? Let us know in the comments, and be sure to learn more about the eight-lane snow tubing hill at the Gaylord Texan Resort.
Ned a few gifts for your friends and family this year? Check out the OnlyInYourState Holiday Gift Guide for some unique ideas!
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