Looking for cozy winter towns? These two are the best in Texas

Whether it is breakfast with Santa or standing in awe at a German-inspired Christmas pyramid or Weihnachtspyramide, two Texas towns create a magical place for the holidays, according to the latest New York Travel Guides. Marble Falls and Fredericksburg ranked among the 110 coziest winter towns in America for those seeking a special getaway.

Out of 575 towns, reviewers at the New York Travel Guides examined them across three categories including cozy activities and atmosphere, popularity during the winter with the general public and photographers and cozy weather. Marble Falls landed on the list at 40 with Fredericksburg at 96. Leavenworth, Wash.; Breckenridge, Colo.; Stowe, Vt.; Vail, Colo., and Aspen, Colo., rounded out the top five.

Dubbed a small town with big celebrations, residents consider Marble Falls to be the destination for Christmas activities. Over the course of 44 days beginning on Nov. 18 through Dec. 31, one can experience the downtown Christmas tree lighting, the Christmas light-up parade or take a spin at the iceskating rink among other events. With two million lights and more than 350 lighted sculptures along Lake Marble Falls in Lakeside Park, the Walkway of Lights returns for the 32nd year. Funded entirely by donations, it’s free to the public every night.

Fredericksburg during the Christmas season includes everything from a 30-foot Christmas tree to the Christmas Night of Lights featuring an audio presentation of the town’s German heritage. Named one of “The Best Small Towns for Christmas in the South” by Southern Living magazine, the Texas Hill Country town offers a live drive-through Nativity scene or pictures with Santa for the kids.

For a full list of events, check out visitmarblefalls.org and visitfredericksburgtx.com