10 Most Beautiful Places In Texas To Visit That Actually Feel Like A Winter Wonderland
October 17,2023
See full The Travel article by Hazel Luna here.
Texas is known for its hot summers, but many people don't realize parts of the Lone Star State transform into a beautiful winter wonderland when cold weather arrives. From the Hill Country to the Panhandle, Texans embrace the cold by lighting fireplaces, sipping hot cocoa, and bundling up to play in the snow.
For those looking to experience Texas's majestic wintry side, here are some of the most beautiful places in Texas to visit in the winter that actually feel like a wintry wonderland. These unique places in Texas offer stunning natural scenery coated in snow and ice, holiday festivals, and classic winter activities like ice skating and sledding. Visitors should not let the summer heat fool them; they can put on their warmest jackets and get ready to explore a snow-covered Texan winter.
Fort Worth
Fort Worth brings the Old West to life with its traditional Cowtown area, but come December, Stockyards Plaza twinkles with the magic of winter. The Cowtown Christmas celebration fills the Stockyards with a dazzling two-mile trail decorated by over 4 million lights synchronized to holiday music. Grab a hot drink and stroll by the lit-up buildings, peek in the windows at decorated Old West scenes, and watch a costumed reenactment from Ebenezer Scrooge.
Don’t miss the twice-daily cattle drives where cowhands march Longhorns down Exchange Avenue surrounded by glimmering lights. At the Will Rogers Memorial Center, the Fort Worth Outdoor Ice Skating Rink offers winter fun right in the heart of the Cultural District. Also, Sundance Square is filled with family fun like outdoor ice skating, photos with Santa, and the annual Holiday Parade of Lights to ring in the season. With sparkling lights, chilly nights, and festive cheer, winter makes Fort Worth shine bright.
Top Attraction: Fort Worth Zoo, Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District
Best Time to Visit: November - December for holiday events
Tour Cost: From $6.50 per adult
Location Mentioned: Sundance Square Plaza