HHT Know Before You Go

Know Before You Go: Plan Your Tour Experience!

Please take a moment to review the following tips to make your tour smooth, safe, and full of festive fun.

The Holiday House Tour is not intended for children under 13.

Weather

The tour will be held rain or shine; dress warmly in preparation for cold weather and walking.

We recommend planning for a little outdoor wait outside many of the homes during busy times. Thank you for your understanding!

Shoe and boot covers will be provided for each tour stop.

How will I know where the homes and historic sites are located?

The program you pick up on December 5th or 6th at Hixson will serve as your "tour guide" - it contains a map with addresses and info on our featured homes and sites.
The tour is self-guided and self-paced. Homes will be open from 1:00pm - 5:00pm. We recommend that you "mix up" the order of homes - visit in reverse order, or start with a home or site in the middle of the list. This helps balance the volume of guests at each stop.

How should I plan for parking on the day of the tour?

Carpooling is strongly encouraged. Convenient, free parking is available at the Moss Field parking lot - the perfect central spot to meet up and leave your vehicles before the tour.
Webster streets can be tight and limited parking may be available at/near tour stops; fewer vehicles reduces traffic and allows everyone easier access to the featured homes. Please be respectful of neighbors.

Is the tour walkable, and are the homes accessible?

Walking varied distances should be expected. The tour includes multiple homes and sites located throughout Webster Groves School District's service area.
Accessibility varies; many include steps or stairs at entrances and inside, or ramps at sites. Comfortable shoes are recommended!

What should I expect when I arrive at each home?

Holiday House Tour signage will be prominently displayed in front of each home and site so you're sure you've reached the right spot!
Programs must be shown to greeters at entrances.
Shoe covers must be worn and will be available.

What should I keep in mind at each home?

Strictly no photography or video is permitted inside of homes during the tour. Historic sites may have different policies.
Please respect homeowner’s privacy as noted on signage inside the home.
Outside food and beverage are not permitted in the tour homes.
Restrooms in tour homes are not open to the public. Use in sites is at the discretion of onsite managers the day-of.

How should I plan for restroom breaks?