I caught part of a TV special on some of the botanical gardens which were dressed up for Christmas, and I thought I'd pass this along.
The MO botanical gardens in St. Louis was one of the gardens featured, and I know there are at least two of you from St. Louis. This looked like an excellent place to go for all ages, and there are places for kids to stick their heads through an opening for some cool photographs. The kids should love it, as should adults. I've been there, but not during the Christmas season.
The Chicago botanical gardens was also featured, but it was incorrectly stated that it was in Chicago. I think it is actually in Glencoe,IL which is not far out of Chicago. The scenes I saw were night scenes in the gardens. Everything is dressed in holiday style, and you can take a ride through the gardens in a horse drawn carriage. The night scenery is fantastic with everything lit up for the season. If I went, this would be my preferred time to go. I didn't see anything specific for kids, but I'm sure they would enjoy it very much. I've also been there, but again not during the season.
There were some other gardens decorated for the holidays, and they showed one in the southwest, although I don't recall the name of it. This one was fully illuminated on the walkways with luminaries. It also looked to be a great way to spend a few hours.
If you're looking for something special to do with your family during the season, check around your area for gardens dressed in holiday attire. I doubt that you can go wrong unless you forget your camera.
Ed
The MO botanical gardens in St. Louis was one of the gardens featured, and I know there are at least two of you from St. Louis. This looked like an excellent place to go for all ages, and there are places for kids to stick their heads through an opening for some cool photographs. The kids should love it, as should adults. I've been there, but not during the Christmas season.
The Chicago botanical gardens was also featured, but it was incorrectly stated that it was in Chicago. I think it is actually in Glencoe,IL which is not far out of Chicago. The scenes I saw were night scenes in the gardens. Everything is dressed in holiday style, and you can take a ride through the gardens in a horse drawn carriage. The night scenery is fantastic with everything lit up for the season. If I went, this would be my preferred time to go. I didn't see anything specific for kids, but I'm sure they would enjoy it very much. I've also been there, but again not during the season.
There were some other gardens decorated for the holidays, and they showed one in the southwest, although I don't recall the name of it. This one was fully illuminated on the walkways with luminaries. It also looked to be a great way to spend a few hours.
If you're looking for something special to do with your family during the season, check around your area for gardens dressed in holiday attire. I doubt that you can go wrong unless you forget your camera.
Ed
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