Take A Dreamy Ride Through The Largest Drive-Thru Light Show In Missouri, Lights Of Joy
Beth Price-Williams
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‘Tis the season…for steaming cups of hot chocolate with marshmallows on top, sneaking kisses under the mistletoe, and tons of holiday celebrations. And, there might not be a better way to get in the spirit – and to kick off the holiday season – than with a magical drive through the largest drive-thru light show in Missouri. But, it gets even better. Santa will be there, too.
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Largest Drive-Thru Light Show In Missouri
Are there other holiday lights displays in Missouri that are worth checking out?
Branson’s Lights Of Joy might be the best place to see Christmas lights in Missouri, but it’s only one of the many places to admire the twinkling light displays. If you prefer staying toasty in your car, check out one of the many drive-thru lights displays in Missouri. Christmas in the Park, in Lee’s Summit, hosts a spectacular light display with 175 animated figures and more than 300,000 glistening lights. Marvel at the Celebration of Lights, in O’Fallon. You can, of course, drive through the lights display, or you can make reservations for the horse-drawn carriage ride or the train ride.
What are the best things to do with kids at Christmas in Missouri?
You’re certainly in the right place if you’re looking for things to do with kids at Christmas in Missouri. If you like breathing in the fresh chilled air, consider visiting one of the fun walk-thru lights displays in Missouri. Stroll through Wild Lights at the St. Louis Zoo, a family-friendly event that also gives you a peak at the nocturnal animals who are up and about.
Gather the whole family, too, for a visit to Kringle’s Christmas Shop in Branson, where you can find the perfect Christmas decorations for your home and maybe even meet the big guy himself.
Perhaps the ultimate Christmas destination in Missouri is Silver Dollar City, which hosts the spectacular An Old Time Christmas. Meander through a sea of more than six million lights; meet Santa; and go on a train ride.
Where are the best places to see Santa in Missouri?
What’s the best thing to do with kids at Christmas in Missouri? Why, visit Santa, of course. Santa makes his way all around Missouri at Christmastime. Pose for pictures with him at Silver Dollar City. Whisper your wishes to Jolly Ole St. Nick during the annual Saint Charles Christmas Traditions Festival. Or, join the family aboard the Branson Scenic Railway in Missouri. The Polar Express promises a magical ride with a reading of the famous Christmas story and appearances by the man of the hour.