The Giant Winter Wonderland In Austin You Won't Want To Miss
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Elisa Regulski
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Are you feeling jolly yet? If you’re craving a bit of merriment, nothing beats this spectacular Austin event. Winter Wonderland At The Circuit is an immersive holiday attraction that surpasses all other Christmastime festivities. Glide across the state’s largest ice rink, walk under a glimmering tunnel of lights, and meet Mr. Santa himself! You won’t want to miss this giant winter wonderland.
Circuit of the Americas, or COTA, is famous for its revving engines and burning rubber. This is the only Formula One racetrack in the U.S, and they attract a magnificent crowd to the races every year.
Jolly sleighs, whimsical lights, and merry carols are everywhere you turn. You'd have to be a grinch not to enjoy this amazing attraction.
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Just take a look at the map! There's no limit to the fun you can have here. Take a ride in Santa's sleigh — going at 200 mph. That's right, at COTA's Winter Wonderland, you can ride on the real racetrack and see all of the glistening lights along the way.
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The views are especially lovely from on top of COTA's Ferris wheel. If you're really feeling adventurous, you can see the lights as you soar through the air on a zip line.
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You'll feel the chill from the ice as you soar along the rink. We may not get snow here, but we sure know how to have some wintertime fun.
In addition to the stunning spectacle, guests can also enjoy authentic entertainment. Here, you can fully immerse yourself in the lively Chinese traditions.
This interactive experience is full of surprises. Put on your thinking caps! This maze is certain to be fun from beginning to end.
Circuit of the Americas is located at 9201 Circuit of the Americas Blvd. Winter Wonderland is open December 1-2, 6-9, and 13-30. On Fridays and Saturdays, it's open from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. On Sundays and Thursdays, it's open from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. To learn more, visit COTA's website or Facebook page.
Searching for more holiday fun? Austin’s enchanting Yule Ball is the Harry Potter themed event you need this season.
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