Are you eager to spend the holidays in a winter wonderland? Let this article be your guide for the best things to do at Christmas in St. Louis, Missouri.

Moon rising over the St. Louis Arch at Dusk. I just finished shooting a fantastic sunset and turned the opposite direction to face the Arch and this amazing moon was huvering over the Arch. The orange glow is from the reflection of the sunset. This is one of those shots you get by being in the right spot at the right time.

Decorate and personalize laptops, windows, and more Removable, kiss-cut vinyl stickers Super durable and water-resistant 1/8 inch (3.2mm) white border around each design Matte finish Sticker types may be printed and shipped from different locations For orders with 2+ small stickers, they will be printed in pairs with two stickers on one sheet to reduce sheet waste

The St. Louis Cathedral Basilica is one of the best examples of Romanesque architecture on the outside and Byzantine architecture on the inside west of the Mississippi. Quoting Wikipedia: "In 1912, installation of mosaics in the interior began. Completed in 1988, it contains 41.5 million glass tesserae pieces applying over 7,000 colors. Covering 83,000 square feet (8,000 m²), it is one of the largest mosaic collections in the world, and was created by 20 different artists including Hildreth…

View of the theater district on Grand Avenue. Photograph by Russell Froelich, 1944. Missouri History Museum Photographs and Prints Collections. Russell Froelich Collection. n39425.

Once the jumping-off point for westward-bound pioneers, this major metro now has plenty of cool places to play and stay. Check out our trip guide for what to do, where to eat and where to stay, including Gateway Arch National Park, City Museum, the Missouri Botanical Garden and Forest Park.

Today, the Gateway Arch is one of the most recognizable landmarks in the U.S.