The Festival Of Lights In Missouri Is A Magical Wintertime Fairyland Experience
By Beth Price-Williams|Published November 12, 2019
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Beth Price-Williams
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A professional writer for more than two decades, Beth has lived in nearly a dozen states – from Missouri and Virginia to Connecticut and Vermont – and Toronto, Canada. In addition to traveling extensively in the U.S. and the U.K., she has a BA in Journalism from Point Park University (PA), a MA in Holocaust & Genocide Studies from Stockton University (NJ), and a Master of Professional Writing from Chatham University (PA). A writer and editor for Only In Your State since 2016, Beth grew up in and currently lives outside of Pittsburgh and when she’s not writing or hanging out with her bunnies, budgies, and chinchilla, she and her daughter are out chasing waterfalls.
Bundle up for an enchanting winter’s eve at Powell Gardens in Missouri. The botanical gardens promise breathtaking beauty all year around. When winter rolls around, however, the gardens transform into a spectacular wonderland, drenched in colorful Christmas lights. Add this magical wintertime fairyland experience to your list of things to do this season.
When the sun goes down in Kansas City, Powell Gardens, awash in colorful Christmas lights, glistens against the nighttime sky
Wear comfy shoes, and don't forget your mittens, scarf, and cap on those cold winter evenings. You can also keep warm with a cup of hot chocolate, sipping as you...
Explore the garden of lights. Snap photos of caterpillars, butterflies, and other animated light displays. You might even pass Santa and Christmas carolers along the way.
The festival also features several other activities, too. Warm up with a hot chocolate and a sugar cookie, for example, at the Holly Jolly Rest Stop, also along the one-mile path.
Stop by Santa's Workshop, too, after you've finished your stroll. There, you can make an ornament for your Christmas tree, and play a board game that's life size.
Cafe Thyme will also be open, so you can grab a bite to eat before or after your holiday adventure. The cafe serves soups, nachos, hot dogs, and other goodies. You'll even find gluten-free and vegan options.
Have you visited Powell Gardens in Missouri during its enchanting Festival of Lights? Share your experience in the comments! Ready for more Christmas spirit? Visit these 7 Christmas lights displays in Missouri.
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