The Texas Christmas Light Work Shop is a family friendly event but we recognize that some spouses might not want to spend two days with other Christmas Light Enthusiasts when they have to spend 365 days a year with your obsession so here are a few ideas for things to do.
Local Christmas Shops:
The Collectors Gallery – San Antonio’s Largest Gift Shop - Map from Hotel.
Oma Gruene’s Bier Garten and Gift Store – This is located in historic Gruene which lots of quaint shops and several very good restaurants such as the Gristmill Restaurant - Map from Hotel.
The Christmas Store – Fredericksburg. This is a little bit of a drive but if you want to do some unique shopping Fredericksburg is for you. Lots of antiques along the streets! Map from Hotel.
The Christmas Shoppe – Boerne. This small historic town is on the way to Fredericksburg and not that far from the host hotel - Map from Hotel.
Local Shopping:
Historic Fredericksburg - Map from Hotel.
Historic Boerne - Map from Hotel.
San Marcos Outlet Malls. One million square feet of outlets! Recently listed as one of the best shopping areas in the world! Map from Hotel.
La Villita arts and crafts community. Map from Hotel.
Greune (See Oma Greune’s above)
Amusement Parks:
Six Flags Fiesta Texas. Map from Hotel.
Sea World San Antonio. Map from Hotel.
Other Sites to See:
San Antonio Missions National Historical Park. Everyone knows about the Alamo, but did you realize that there are five surviving missions in San Antonio? Some of the artwork and architecture that has been preserved in the four lesser known missions is absolutely stunning. Map from Hotel.
The World Famous Riverwalk. There are many attractions on or near the Riverwalk. The IMAX theater, the Guinness World Records Museum, Ripley’s Haunted Adventure, and Davy Crockett’s Tall Tales Ride and of course the Alamo itself. Of course there are also lots of great restuarants and night clubs on the Riverwalk.
Natural Bridge Caverns and Safari Ranch. This is just a few miles away from the host hotel.