We’ve rounded up the best places to snap family pics this holiday season in Austin. Whether you want to send a last-minute virtual holiday card or to photo document your cherished memories, here are our top places around ATX to snap a festive pic.
Photo Credit: Driskill Hotel Facebook Page
The Driskill Hotel and 1886 Cafe and Bakery
604 Brazos St.
Austin’s most iconic and historic hotel decorates for the holidays in grand style. You can stop by anytime in December to enjoy the Texan Christmas ambiance and their signature 16-foot Christmas tree. Don’t forget to check out 1886 Cafe and Bakery for sweet treats and cute pics.
Photo from Mozart’s Instagram; photo credit @jess_express_mcdonald
Mozart’s Coffee Roasters
3825 Lake Austin Blvd
Your Instagram will LIGHT UP when you post your family outing to Mozart’s Holiday Light Show. Pose amongst the dancing light displays, Santa’s sleigh, or their new, festive dance floor to snap a gorgeous family photo.
Sweet Eats Fruit Farm Christmas Festival, photo credit: Heidi Okla
Sweet Eats Fruit Farm
14400 E State Hwy 29, Georgetown
Take a trip to festive Georgetown to have some family fun at Sweet Eats Fruit Farm Christmas Farm. After meeting Santa and his reindeer, group together in front of the tricked-out gingerbread house for a super sweet shot.
Photo Credit: Domain Austin Northside Facebook Page
Domain NORTHSIDE
11821 Rock Rose Ave.
Nothing like festive lights and enormous presents sprawled about to brighten up your holiday shopping stress! The Domain NORTHSIDE offers a Seasons Greeting Selfie Wall and festive decor throughout the shopping center.
Peppermint Parkway, photo credit: Tiffany Chung
Peppermint Parkway at COTA
9201 Circuit of the Americas Blvd
Take a magical drive through the Circuit of America’s holiday experience Peppermint Parkway! Visit COTALAND, located in COTA’s Grand Plaza where you’ll find some great photo ops, hot cocoa, and even a mistletoe selfie station.
Photo from the Long Center’s Facebook page
Long Center Terrace
701 W. Riverside Dr.
The Long Center Terrace is a great time to snap group photos any time of year, as you can see beautiful sweeping views of the city skyline in the background. During the holiday season, they always wrap the terrace pillars with candy cane stripes, making a very festive spot for pics. And don’t forget the ice skating!
Photo credit: Glen Brown
2100 Barton Springs Rd.
Take an annual spin under the Zilker Holiday Tree! Gather the group inside the bottom of the tree to be surrounded by colorful lights!
