No matter where we go in Missouri, we can find the Christmas spirit – from neighborhoods glittering in colorful lights to festive activities scheduled in all corners of the state. We will also have no difficulty finding charming Christmas towns in Missouri that make a perfect holiday destination, whether we’re looking for a day trip or to get away for a longer time. Here are just six of those enchanting Christmas towns.
- Noel
Facebook/City of Noel, Missouri Also affectionately known as the Christmas City, Noel honors Christmas in the most charming and unique of ways. Those who live in the enchanting small town send out Christmas cards with Noel stamped on them, an extra special touch during the Christmas season. However, the small town also allows people from all over to send their Christmas cards in one package (all addressed and stamped, of course) to Noel’s post office to be stamped with Noel and sent on their way. The town also holds a holiday parade and shines with twinkling lights all season long. Learn more on the official Facebook page of The City of Noel, Missouri. Noel, MO 64854, USA
- Hermann
Facebook/Hermann Area Chamber of Commerce Hermann transforms into a Christmas wonderland every holiday season, making it a must-visit at least once. The town hosts a slew of fun and festive events throughout the season, including an authentic German Christmas market and an annual cookie walk. Even if you just visit for a Christmastime stroll, you’re sure to get in the holiday spirit. Head over to the official website of Visit Hermann for a full list of events. Hermann, MO 65041, USA
- St. Charles
Facebook/Discover St. Charles Historic Main Street in St. Charles is the place to be in the days leading up to Christmas. The enchanting town hosts the annual St. Charles Christmas Traditions, a month-long celebration jam-packed with fun activities. Held Friday to Saturday through Christmas Eve, the Christmas celebration features such fun as a Victorian Santa, chestnut roasters, and a holiday train display. (That’s just a taste of what you can expect.) Plan your Christmastime visit to St. Charles on the official website of Discover St. Charles. St Charles, MO, USA
- Warrensburg
Facebook/Visit Warrensburg Warrensburg journeys back in time during the holiday season, turning the clock back to the Victorian days for A Dickens Christmas. The enchanting celebration takes place annually on the first Saturday of December and boasts a full menu of family-friendly activities. Climb aboard a horse-drawn carriage; roast chestnuts over an open fire, and join in with roaming Christmas carolers. Learn more on the official website of Visit Warrensburg. Warrensburg, MO 64093, USA
- Kimmswick
Facebook/Go Kimmswick For an enchanting holiday adventure, you can’t go wrong with a visit to the charming town of Kimmswick. The town hosts a variety of events throughout the season, including an old-fashioned cookie walk, an old-fashioned Christmas festival, and even an ugly sweater event. It’s also the perfect spot to get your Christmas shopping done. For more information on the Christmastime activities, head over to the official website of Go Kimmswick. Kimmswick, MO, USA
- Ste. Genevieve
Facebook/VisitSteGen Embrace the holiday spirit in the charming town of Ste. Genevieve, known for its annual Holiday Christmas Festival. This festival is bursting with fun activities, including appearances by Santa, a parade, and Christmas caroling. The town is also known for Vieux Noel, which features a nativity scene and vendors selling their goods, including crafts. Find more on the official website of St. Genevieve. Ste. Genevieve, MO 63670, USA
What are your favorite Christmas towns in Missouri? Let us know in the comments! You might also want to plan a visit to Branson, the twinkliest town in Missouri that’s bursting with fun holiday activities. If you’re feeling up for even more of an adventure, consider a holiday road trip through Missouri to visit several charming Christmas towns. Oh, what fun it is!
Facebook/City of Noel, Missouri
Also affectionately known as the Christmas City, Noel honors Christmas in the most charming and unique of ways. Those who live in the enchanting small town send out Christmas cards with Noel stamped on them, an extra special touch during the Christmas season. However, the small town also allows people from all over to send their Christmas cards in one package (all addressed and stamped, of course) to Noel’s post office to be stamped with Noel and sent on their way. The town also holds a holiday parade and shines with twinkling lights all season long. Learn more on the official Facebook page of The City of Noel, Missouri.
Noel, MO 64854, USA
Facebook/Hermann Area Chamber of Commerce
Hermann transforms into a Christmas wonderland every holiday season, making it a must-visit at least once. The town hosts a slew of fun and festive events throughout the season, including an authentic German Christmas market and an annual cookie walk. Even if you just visit for a Christmastime stroll, you’re sure to get in the holiday spirit. Head over to the official website of Visit Hermann for a full list of events.
Hermann, MO 65041, USA
Facebook/Discover St. Charles
Historic Main Street in St. Charles is the place to be in the days leading up to Christmas. The enchanting town hosts the annual St. Charles Christmas Traditions, a month-long celebration jam-packed with fun activities. Held Friday to Saturday through Christmas Eve, the Christmas celebration features such fun as a Victorian Santa, chestnut roasters, and a holiday train display. (That’s just a taste of what you can expect.) Plan your Christmastime visit to St. Charles on the official website of Discover St. Charles.
St Charles, MO, USA
Facebook/Visit Warrensburg
Warrensburg journeys back in time during the holiday season, turning the clock back to the Victorian days for A Dickens Christmas. The enchanting celebration takes place annually on the first Saturday of December and boasts a full menu of family-friendly activities. Climb aboard a horse-drawn carriage; roast chestnuts over an open fire, and join in with roaming Christmas carolers. Learn more on the official website of Visit Warrensburg.
Warrensburg, MO 64093, USA
Facebook/Go Kimmswick
For an enchanting holiday adventure, you can’t go wrong with a visit to the charming town of Kimmswick. The town hosts a variety of events throughout the season, including an old-fashioned cookie walk, an old-fashioned Christmas festival, and even an ugly sweater event. It’s also the perfect spot to get your Christmas shopping done. For more information on the Christmastime activities, head over to the official website of Go Kimmswick.
Kimmswick, MO, USA
Facebook/VisitSteGen
Embrace the holiday spirit in the charming town of Ste. Genevieve, known for its annual Holiday Christmas Festival. This festival is bursting with fun activities, including appearances by Santa, a parade, and Christmas caroling. The town is also known for Vieux Noel, which features a nativity scene and vendors selling their goods, including crafts. Find more on the official website of St. Genevieve.
Ste. Genevieve, MO 63670, USA
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Christmas in Missouri October 28, 2022 Katie Feldkamp Are there any Christmas train rides in Missouri? The short answer to this question is yes! Beginning in November and going through December, the Branson Scenic Railway has a Christmas train ride in Missouri you can take known as The Polar Express. The train only operates on select days, so be sure to visit their website in plenty of advance to purchase your tickets. And plan early, because tickets begin selling in April! Then, sit back and enjoy a magical ride. The Polar Express is an evening expedition in which riders will journey to pick up Santa and then he travels back to the depot with you, all while snacking on what else? Milk and cookies! To put you in the festive spirit, riders are encouraged to wear their favorite Christmas pajamas! The best part of the ride is that just like in the beloved Christmas story, each child will go home with a bell. As you look back on your Polar Express memories, will the bell still ring for you? Where are some of the best displays of Christmas lights in Missouri? There is nothing more festive in the Christmas season than the glow of Christmas light displays. People of all ages are captivated by the twinkling lights and we have rounded up some of the best displays of Christmas lights in Missouri. Parks, homes, and businesses all get into the Christmas spirit with their decorations. Branson, Kansas City, and St. Louis all have some outstanding attractions that will dazzle you! Sometimes, towns go all out not just in Christmas lights, but in the decorations as well. This list of places with the best Christmas decorations in Missouri may have some overlap with the best Christmas lights, but we hope you will find some new favorites to visit as well this holiday season!
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Christmas in Missouri
October 28, 2022
Katie Feldkamp
Are there any Christmas train rides in Missouri? The short answer to this question is yes! Beginning in November and going through December, the Branson Scenic Railway has a Christmas train ride in Missouri you can take known as The Polar Express. The train only operates on select days, so be sure to visit their website in plenty of advance to purchase your tickets. And plan early, because tickets begin selling in April! Then, sit back and enjoy a magical ride. The Polar Express is an evening expedition in which riders will journey to pick up Santa and then he travels back to the depot with you, all while snacking on what else? Milk and cookies! To put you in the festive spirit, riders are encouraged to wear their favorite Christmas pajamas! The best part of the ride is that just like in the beloved Christmas story, each child will go home with a bell. As you look back on your Polar Express memories, will the bell still ring for you? Where are some of the best displays of Christmas lights in Missouri? There is nothing more festive in the Christmas season than the glow of Christmas light displays. People of all ages are captivated by the twinkling lights and we have rounded up some of the best displays of Christmas lights in Missouri. Parks, homes, and businesses all get into the Christmas spirit with their decorations. Branson, Kansas City, and St. Louis all have some outstanding attractions that will dazzle you! Sometimes, towns go all out not just in Christmas lights, but in the decorations as well. This list of places with the best Christmas decorations in Missouri may have some overlap with the best Christmas lights, but we hope you will find some new favorites to visit as well this holiday season!
The OIYS Visitor Center
The OIYS Visitor Center
The short answer to this question is yes! Beginning in November and going through December, the Branson Scenic Railway has a Christmas train ride in Missouri you can take known as The Polar Express. The train only operates on select days, so be sure to visit their website in plenty of advance to purchase your tickets. And plan early, because tickets begin selling in April! Then, sit back and enjoy a magical ride.
The Polar Express is an evening expedition in which riders will journey to pick up Santa and then he travels back to the depot with you, all while snacking on what else? Milk and cookies! To put you in the festive spirit, riders are encouraged to wear their favorite Christmas pajamas! The best part of the ride is that just like in the beloved Christmas story, each child will go home with a bell. As you look back on your Polar Express memories, will the bell still ring for you?
Where are some of the best displays of Christmas lights in Missouri?
There is nothing more festive in the Christmas season than the glow of Christmas light displays. People of all ages are captivated by the twinkling lights and we have rounded up some of the best displays of Christmas lights in Missouri. Parks, homes, and businesses all get into the Christmas spirit with their decorations. Branson, Kansas City, and St. Louis all have some outstanding attractions that will dazzle you! Sometimes, towns go all out not just in Christmas lights, but in the decorations as well. This list of places with the best Christmas decorations in Missouri may have some overlap with the best Christmas lights, but we hope you will find some new favorites to visit as well this holiday season!
