Grapevine, the official Christmas Capital of Texas, has been
named the Best Christmas Town in the “Happy Holidays” category of the Newsweek Readers’ Choice
Awards 2026.
“This is such an honor to be named Newsweek’s Best Christmas Town once again,” said Mayor William
D. Tate. “The whole community comes together to create the most magical Christmas season with more
than 1,400 events over 40 days. We love being part of visitor’s memories and cherished traditions from
Historic Main Street to the North Pole Express®, Gaylord Texan Resort’s ICE! to Great Wolf Lodge’s
Snowland and everything in between!”
The Newsweek Readers’ Choice Awards honors outstanding businesses and organizations that deliver
memorable, high-quality experiences to their guests and customers. The 2026 program spotlights
excellence in categories such as travel, dining, hospitality and cultural experiences – including Best
Christmas Town 2026.
“Each year, the Readers’ Choice Awards celebrate the best of the best, as chosen by the people who
matter most – our readers,” said Newsweek Global Editor-in-Chief Jennifer H. Cunningham. “We’re
proud to recognize those organizations that continue to raise the bar for quality, innovation, and
customer experience.”
Grapevine was also named Best Christmas Town the last time the accolade was voted on, in 2024.
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