The St. Louis area is a great destination for families looking for some spiritual and family friendly activities and attractions. The National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows is located in nearby Belleville, Illinois, and is a great place for families to stay during their visit to the area. This shrine is one of the largest outdoor shrines in North America, consisting of approximately 200 acres of landscaped gardens and devotional areas. Highlights of the site include a church, hotel, full service restaurant, and conference center.
When planning Christian vacations, Our Lady of the Snows serves as a destination in itself, or visitors can stay at the onsite hotel while also visiting other area Christian attractions. Other area attractions of a spiritual nature include the Black Madonna Shrine and Grottos in Eureka, Missouri, the Old Ferdinand Shrine in Florissant, Missouri, and the St. Louis Cathedral, Christ Church Cathedral, and Old Cathedral in St. Louis, Missouri. These are just a few of the historic and beautiful spiritual places that are within driving distance of Our Lady of the Snows.
Choosing to stay at the Shrine Hotel over other St. Louis area hotels ensures that your family will be surrounded by a Christian environment during your vacation. Our Lady of the Snows can be the centerpiece of a fun, relaxing, inspiring, and spiritual vacation.
There are a number of hotels that your family could stay at during your vacation. The downside to staying downtown or in an entertainment rich neighborhood is that it is likely that there will be late night noise and rowdiness in the hotel. Since there are several sport and concert venues, night clubs, and other late night attractions in St. Louis, many hotels are subject to loud, intoxicated guests wandering the halls at all hours of the night. Unlike other St. Louis area hotels, the Shrine Hotel is off the beaten path and is not likely to have such problems. Many of the guests will be like you, Christian people enjoying time on their own Christian vacations.