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12 Places to See the Best Christmas Lights in St. Louis

By Riverfront Times Staff on Wed, Nov 23, 2016 at 9:45 pm

The holiday season is upon us -- and with that comes stunning light displays. St. Louis has no shortage of businesses, municipalities and even neighborhoods offering spectacular lights, and we've gathered a list of displays for you to put on your holiday bucket list. A drive through (or in some cases, a stroll through) is sure to put everyone from the tiniest of tots to the biggest of Scrooges in the holiday spirit.

November 23, 2016

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12 Places to See the Best Christmas Lights in St. Louis

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U.S. Bank Wild Lights
Saint Louis Zoo
1 Government Dr.
St. Louis, MO 63110
(314) 781-0900
November 14 to December 30

Our amazing free zoo becomes even more spectacular during the holidays when it lights up with more than 500,000 twinkling lights. You'll also see illuminated animal displays, story tellers, live entertainment and more. Prices and schedule vary; click here for details. Photo credit Roger Brandt/Saint Louis Zoo.

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Brewery Lights
Anheuser-Busch Brewery
1200 Lynch St.
St. Louis, MO 63118
(314) 577-2626
November 16 to December 30

The holiday lights at Budweiser Brewery are back -- and so is the ice rink. Enjoy a self-guided walking tour through the lights, then check out perks such as a s'mores station, beer sampling and more. Walking through the lights is free; click here for additional attractions and prices. Photo courtesy of Anheuser-Busch.

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Garden Glow
Missouri Botanical Garden
4344 Shaw Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63110
(314) 577-5100
November 18 to January 1

Garden Glow has quickly become a favorite St. Louis tradition with its millions of lights taking over the Missouri Botanical Garden. Interactive photo ops, food and drinks, holiday music and more are also part of the fun. Prices and schedule vary; click here for details. Photo by Tom Incrocci. Photo courtesy Missouri Botanical Garden.

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Candy Cane Lane
6500 block of Murdoch Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63109

No, this light display isn't put on by a company or park. Candy Cane Lane is a residential street in St. Louis Hills that is decked out to the nines for the holiday season, and it's all the work of the neighbors who live there. There is no fee to drive through, but donations are accepted for charity. Other neighboring streets have earned a respectable reputation for their lights as well, including Angel Alley, Reindeer Road and Snowflake Lane. Photo by Kholood Eid.

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Winter Wonderland
Tilles Park
9551 Litzsinger Rd.
St. Louis, MO 63124
(314) 615-4386
November 17 to January 7

Winter Wonderland at Tilles Park is exactly what it sounds like -- a wonderland of sparkling lights and holiday cheer. Drive through or reserve a carriage ride to take it all in. Admission is $10 for a family vehicle, $20 for a limo, $40 for a commercial van and $90 for a tour bus. Click here for schedule details. Photo courtesy of henskechristine / henskechristine.

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