Checkout A Brewery Full of Christmas Lights
By Todd Smith
See more than a million twinkling lights at the Anheuser-Busch Brewery in St. Louis and best of all it is free.
For the first time, David and I decided to see the Brewery Lights from the inside. We used to live in walking distance when we live in St Louis in Benton Park, we would walk around it, but not inside it. I think we used to think it cost a fee.
Free Samples
When you head in look for the free samples of Anheuser-Busch adult beverages with many different choices. The free beverage station has two sides so take note of that so you’re not waiting in a long line on one side.
A Place to Warm Up
Next, we headed indoors where there is a shop, refreshments and decorated with Christmas trees and garland. Most importantly we located nice large restrooms for the kid.
S’more Station
Outdoors we came across a s’more station. Andrew and I bought a s’more package that included a marshmallow, graham cracker, and chocolate with a stick to cook them on a fire pit. This was a lot of fun for both of us.
Walkthrough the Lights
Then we walked through the lit-up trees and towers of the brewery. Along this walk, find there are even more food and drink options. It was cool to see an ice carving of the recently won Blues Stanley Cup. Fro there we came across woodcarvers with chainsaws blasting away making figures. Andrew especially enjoyed watching this.
Nearby, a kid’s area included the playing of family-friendly movies with chairs to stop and watch.
Ice Skating
Andrew was enticed by the ice skaters and we watched a young child, just a little older than Andrew dance circles around the older kids. He was quite good. It was entertaining for a bit.
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The cost to skate is free. For skate rental, there is a suggested donation of $5 for adults and $3 for kids. All proceeds go to the Blues Alumni Association.
A Barrel of Fun
From there we walked back checking out more lights as we went. We headed out back through the inside of the place. Andrew wanted to sit inside a little barrel delivery truck for a photo op before going back to the car.
My Take
I think this was fun to do if you have out-of-town guests and you want to show them Christmas lights St. Louis style. I’m not sure if I would do it every year, but it is was worth doing especially when we found out that it was free with samples!
DETAILS
VIP Experience
For adults (14 and older) who want the VIP treatment with souvenirs, photos, and food, check the website for more information.
Parking
Free parking is available on-site and a $10 charge for those who want to park closer. We parked on the street that was still close to the brewery entrance.
Hours
5 pm — 10 pm Friday through Sunday until Dec. 30.
Admission
Free, although there are VIP Experiences also available on the website.
Address
1200 Lynch St, St. Louis, MO 63118
