National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows

"My husband and I went to see the lights they display during the holidays. I hadn’t been since I was a kid and I was amazed at how beautiful it was. Took about 20 minutes cruising through. There wasn’t much of a wait getting in or out. Fortunately, it wasn’t raining or freezing. I enjoyed it. It’s free but I suggest giving a donation at the end (I was surprised at the number of people who didn’t)."

"The Way of Lights was beautiful. Love the addition of colors. Went inside the gift shop. The decorated trees and wreaths were also beautiful. I also found a few gifts to buy."

"We did a weeknight visit of the Christmas lights. It was busy and hopping with lots of families there. It was a really cold night when we went, so we didn’t do the outdoor activities. Drove the light path and got our chili hotdogs to go. Beautiful campus and very well done."

"We went to see the Christmas lights display they had. Wow!!! It was absolutely amazing. I guess they do it every year. I would definitely go again and I highly recommend it. It's free but they do ask for donations. Load up your vehicle and go see it. One of the best Christmas lights displays I've ever seen."

"One of my favorite places to visit is the National Shrine of Our Lady of Snows in Belleville IL. While the Shrine is always a place of peace and serenity, their Christmas Way of Lights is a yearly event that I truly enjoy and always look forward to. The Visitor Center and Gift Shop were beautiful, and there were many nice quality gifts and souvenirs. Lighting a candle at the Grotto is always something I enjoy doing when I am there. The Shrine is always a pleasant experience, and I will definitely visit again soon."