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title: Best Holiday Spots in San Antonio
description: Here is a list of the best holiday spots around San Antonio, Texas.
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# [Best Holiday Spots in San Antonio](https://www.vintageoakstexas.com/blog/best-holiday-spots-in-san-antonio)

 Written by [Vintage Oaks](https://www.vintageoakstexas.com/blog/author/vintage-oaks) | 12.08.14

<http://www.southernliving.com/travel/south-west/christmas-lights-road-trip>

[Southern Living](http://www.southernliving.com/travel/south-west/christmas-lights-road-trip) compiled a list of the best holiday spots around San Antonio, Texas.

1. Best mug o' cheer: Wash down a lamb burger and sweet potato fries with a County Jail Pale Ale at Pecan St. Brewing in Johnson City. [pecanstreetbrewing.com](http://pecanstreetbrewing.com/)

2. Best Friday night lights: Johnson City and Pedernales Electric cloak themselves in more than a million bulbs. Carriage rides from the Blue Bonnet Carriage Co. add to the fun. [bluebonnetcarriage.com](http://www.bluebonnetcarriage.com/)

3. Best cookie stop: See why The Cookie Lady has a cult following. Get made-from-scratch Christmas cookies for your holiday party. [thecookieladysanantonio.com](http://thecookieladysanantonio.com/)

4. Best stocking stuffers: Whole Earth Provision Co. is filled with nature oriented gifts, shoes, clothing, outdoor gear, accessories and books. [wholeearthprovision.com](http://www.wholeearthprovision.com/). Visit the awesome boutique Red. [redinfred.com](http://redinfred.com/).

5. Best long winter's nap: Settlers Crossing features seven historic guest houses, massive oak trees...and pet donkeys. Rooms from $125. [settlerscrossing.com](http://settlerscrossing.com/)

6. Best comfort food: The charming town of Comfort is festive and garland-strewn this month. Take a shopping break at High's Cafe & Store. [highscafeandstore.com](http://highscafeandstore.com/)

7. Best cowboy treasures: In historic downtown Boerne, don't miss The Green Bull jewelry store [thegreenbull.com](http://thegreenbull.com/) and Billy's Western Wear. [billyswesternwear.com](http://billyswesternwear.com/).

8. Best elixir: The Esquire Tavern's balcony overlooks San Antonio's dazzling River Walk lights. Try the Mas Chignoni cocktail. [esquiretavern-sa.com](http://esquiretavern-sa.com/)

9. Best spot for sugar plum sueños: At the Cuban-inspired Hotel Havana, every room is unique. Use code SLREADER for a 20% discount Sunday through Thursday. Rooms from $135. [havanasanantonio.com](http://havanasanantonio.com/)

<http://havanasanantonio.com/>10. Best spot for building a home in the Texas Hill Country: Located down the road from San Antonio, Vintage Oaks has 1-14 acre homesites where you can build the home of your dreams!

What are your family’s favorite holiday activities? Do you take a carriage ride or make gingerbread houses?

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