Take An Enchanting Winter Walk Through The Botanical Garden In Missouri

The Missouri Botanical Garden's annual Garden Glow features millions of enchanting holiday lights, making it the best winter hike in Missouri.

Bundle up and walk through the most enchanting holiday display in Missouri. The annual Garden Glow is back at the Missouri Botanical Garden. This magical holiday display has millions of lights that will dazzle you as you walk along the garden paths. So whether you've been to the Missouri Botanical Garden once or a hundred times you won't want to miss this festive event. This is, hands down, the best winter hike in Missouri.

The Missouri Botanical Gardens will once again light up the night with over one million lights for their annual Garden Glow.

You're certain to fall in love with this Christmas light hike in Missouri.

Visitors can walk along the garden path (ADA accessible) and view this fantastic light display nightly from Nov. 23rd until Jan. 4th.

Watch the model train travel through the minature Christmas town that is nestled among the beautiful display of poinsettias.

While the Climatron is closed during this event, it's magical glow is one of the highlights of the display.

You kids will love the array of colors and lights. Stollers are permitted on the garden grounds and children's admission to the glow is $10 for non-members.

However, family night's are held on select Wednesday nights and non-member admission is reduced to $3 for children and $16 for adults.

Garden founder Henry Shaw's Tower Grove House will be open for visitors and decorated for Christmas in the traditional Victorian fashion.

Visitors can also enjoy s'mores, holiday drinks, and other delights as they stroll through the light displays.

On this Christmas light hike in Missouri, jolly music is everywhere you turn. Sing along to your favorite carols and spread the holiday cheer!

The Garden Glow path runs approximately 1.3 miles, and the experience generally lasts around 1.5 hours.

A magical and enchanting night awaits you at the Missouri Botanical Garden so don't delay because tickets for this event sells out quickly!

You can find the Missouri Botanical Garden at 4344 Shaw Blvd., St. Louis. For more information visit their Facebook page here.

Have you been to the Garden Glow at the Missouri Botanical Garden? What are your favorite things to do in winter in Missouri? Tell us about your experience in the comments below!

Looking for more magical holiday fun? Check out the 14 best Christmas towns in Missouri.

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