You’ve heard the saying that everything is big in Texas, and that couldn’t be more truthful than when it comes to Christmas lights and holiday displays. We love our decorating here in the Lone Star State, and if we can’t put a ribbon, bow, light, or something shiny on it, you can bet we’ll find a way. There are a few excellent public places that you need to take the time to see, given the opportunity, and here’s just a glimpse of some of the coolest places in Texas to find Christmas lights.
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5 Coolest Places in Texas to Find Christmas Lights
1. Texas Tech Carol of Lights

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The Texas Tech Carol of the Lights is an annual illumination of 18 buildings around Memorial Circle. When this picture was taken, there were 25,000 lights in use!
2. Santa’s Wonderland – A Texas Christmas Experience

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Now open for their 20th season deep in the heart of Texas, Santa’s Wonderland is a great place to enjoy everything about the holiday season! In this instance, they even had a well-lit Texas state flag, and you know we’ll incorporate our state pride into any holiday we can!
3. Zoo Lights at the Houston Zoo

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Zoo Lights at the Houston Zoo never fail to impress visitors, and each year seems to have bigger and better designs!
4. Christmastime at the San Antonio River Walk

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The San Antonio River Walk always outdoes its previous year in decorating for Christmas, and this picture almost doesn’t do the look justice, but it certainly leaves you in awe.
5. Travis Park, San Antonio

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This year, the city of San Antonio has lit its Christmas tree in Travis Park, and residents are getting some great pictures like this, strolling through the well-planned and decorated holiday scene. It’s absolutely gorgeous!