Quality time with loved ones, presents, hot chocolate, cozying up by a fire. Who doesn’t love the holiday season? T&S breaks down some of our city’s finest holiday offerings.
1. Bundle up and make your way to STEINBERG SKATING RINK all season long. Enjoy an authentic outdoor experience among the beautiful scenery of Forest Park and grab a hot chocolate or beer at the Snowflake Cafe.
2. Just a snowball’s throw from the rink, patrons young and old can take to ART HILL, St. Louis’ premier sledding scene. Hop on anything that glides and take a spin down Forest Park’s storied hill, day or night!
3. If you are looking for something a little more peaceful, head to Belleville, Ill., to attend Our Lady of the Snow’s WAY OF LIGHTS celebration. Spectacular light displays spanning a 1.5-mile drive tell the story of the birth of Jesus Christ.
4. Hop on board the GARDENLAND EXPRESS at the Missouri Botanical Garden to enjoy a ride through a picturesque holiday landscape complete with poinsettias and thousands of other beautiful flower displays.
5. Experience more than just the animals during this holiday season with WILD LIGHTS at the Saint Louis Zoo. Take a stroll through Gingerbread Village or check out glowing, multicolored zebras like you’ve never seen before!
6. If you’ve managed to dodge the naughty list, SANTA’S MAGICAL KINGDOM is your next stop. Located in Eureka next to Six Flags, families can follow Santa & Co. through their entire Christmas preparation process.
7. Hit the slopes this winter at HIDDEN VALLEY in Wildwood. Whether you prefer a board, a pair of skis, or a snow tube, good times are guaranteed, from the bunny hills to the black diamond slopes.
8. Be part of the tradition by visiting Winter Wonderland at TILLES PARK. Take a ride through the illuminated scenery, either by car or horse-drawn carriage, for a perfect holiday experience, offered from Thanksgiving through New Year’s Day.
