PERRYVILLE – The 17th annual Christmas Country Church Tour featuring 31 rural churches in Perry, Bollinger, Cape Girardeau, and Ste. Genevieve counties will be held Thursday, December 16 and Friday, December 17, 2021 from 2-9 p.m. each day.
Celebrate the season of Christmas with the 17th annual Christmas Country Church Tour.
Voted in 2015 as a “Travel Treasure” by AAA Magazine, this free self-guided tour allows you to create your own unique and customized trip among thirty-one beautiful rural churches of various denominations in Perry, Bollinger, Cape Girardeau, and Ste. Genevieve counties.
Hit those roads less traveled and tour at your leisure century old country churches from one-room wooden clad buildings to brick-and-mortar masterpieces. Each draped in holiday decorations reflecting their traditions and cultures bringing to life the charm, grace, and old-fashioned hospitality of rural America.
Among the many inspirational churches glowing with holiday cheer, you may also enjoy a Christmas tree collection featuring over fifty themed trees at the Lutheran Heritage Center & Museum, 75 Church Street, Altenburg, Mo.
So, through all the holiday hustle and bustle take a moment to slow down, breathe, relax in one of our inspiring country churches enjoying the music, history and traditional treats.
“It’s been described as a Holiday Treasure Hunt!” said Trish Erzfeld, Director Perry County Heritage Tourism. “It’s becoming a favorite holiday tradition for many! We are seeing more and more travelers coming from urban areas to experience this rural country tour.”
“It is County at its BEST! Experience the history, culture, and hospitality like you never have before. It will quickly become a holiday tradition of yours.”
To download a tour brochure/map
http://www.visitperrycounty.com/your-holiday-treasure-hunt/ or
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