Families Are Flocking to This Magical Texas Christmas Gem

(KNGT-FM) - Don't blink, because Christmas will be here before you know it. If you're looking to take the family on a quick trip to get into the Christmas spirit over the next few months, we've got the perfect Texas hidden gem just for you...

As a young kid growing up, I would always enjoy taking trips around the holidays and spending the entire trip listening to Christmas music and doing Christmas-related things. One year, I can remember us taking a trip to Great Wolf Lodge in Grapevine, TX, and it was a BLAST!

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If you’re looking for a Christmas trip that feels magical and a little different, Santa’s Wonderland in College Station, Texas, is a place you need to know about. Santa’s Wonderland is located at 18898 State Highway 6 South in College Station, and it opens every year from mid-November through late December.

Santa’s Wonderland calls itself the “world’s largest Christmas park,” and once you see it, you’ll understand why. The park covers more than 150 acres and is divided into different themed areas like Santa’s Town, Santa’s Farm, the West Pole, and the famous Trail of Lights. The Trail of Lights is one of the most popular parts of the park. Visitors ride on hayrides or take a carriage through millions of bright, colorful lights that stretch across the property.

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Families can slide down real snow tubing lanes at Frostbite’s Mountain, ice skate under sparkling lights, and even play in a snow playground, something we don't typically get to do a lot here in Southwest Louisiana.

If you’re searching for a holiday tradition or just want to try something new this season, this magical park is worth the trip, and it is within driving distance here in Louisiana.