Christmas Lights Are Shining Bright in Saint Louis

Christmas lights are shining bright in Saint Louis. For many, this tradition marks the beginning of the celebration of the season. Take a break from the hustle and stress of the season; unwind with family and friends while taking a stroll or a drive through one of these fantastic displays. It will be hard to deny your Christmas spirit after visiting one of these locations.

Garden Glow

This is a new display this year and should prove to be amazing. The cost ranges from $6.00 to $18.00 depending on age and date. The garden glow promises hundreds of thousands of Christmas lights adorning various locations around The Missouri Botanical Garden. Village displays of a traditional nature as well as lighted tunnels will adorn the walkways. They will be featuring seasonal food and drink as well as glow gear for young and old alike. The hours are Wednesday through Sunday from 5:00-9:00, November 23^rd through January 4^th. There are only a limited number of tickets available each evening so purchase tickets in advance.

Wild Lights

The Saint Louis Zoo is promising 500,000 lights to enjoy this season along with animated displays and seasonal sounds. There will be stories told fireside and live performances on certain nights. The carousel will be open as well as Yogi Bear-The Wild Ride, both for an additional fee. The Lakeside Caf�© will be open for refreshments. Admission is $4.00 for Zoo members and $5.00 for the general public, the hours of operation are 5:30-8:30 Friday, Saturday and Sunday from November 29^th through December 15^th and nightly from December 20^th through December 30^th. They will be closed on December 24^th and 25^th.

Santa’s Magic Kingdom

Santa will be available every day from November 15^th until December 25^th from 5:30-10:00 at this camp site which transforms into a drive through lighted magical kingdom for the season. The hours of operation are 5:30-10:00 Sunday through Thursday, and open until 11:00 on Friday and Saturday. Train rides and wagon rides are available, $12.00 per person or if you want to drive through the display, $20.00 for a family vehicle. This family friendly location also hosts Kringle’s store and pictures with Santa. Group rates are available.

Winter Wonderland in Tilles Park

For over two decades Tilles Park has been lighting up Saint Louis with holiday cheer and promises over a million lights. The drive through display runs from November 27^th until January 1^st. The Wonderland is open 5:30-9:30 for vehicle traffic as well as carriage rides Sunday through Friday and only carriage rides on Saturdays from . The cost is $10.00 per family vehicle and pricing starts at $65.00 for carriage rides, advance tickets only.

Grab your gang and enjoy this season by sharing a holiday experience. With all these choices, it might be hard to pick just one.