Reaching 630 ft. the Gateway Arch, the nation's tallest man-made monument anchors the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial and stands as the iconic monument symbolizing the westward expansion of the United States. The Gateway Arch Experience includes the Journey to the Top, Museum of Westward Expansion, Old Courthouse, movies and the Gateway Arch Riverboats.
The Gateway Arch is a must see while in St. Louis, Missouri. Reading about the history, the design process, the designers/architectures was so interesting. The wait can be quite long if you plan to take the tour within the Arch,so be prepared to allot at least 3 hours for your visit. Once tickets are purchased for the ride in the Arch, there is a museum, shops, etc. to occupy you while you wait for your tour within the arch which gives a wonderful view of the city. The ride in the 'capsule' that transports you up into the arch holds 5 people and it is small and the ride is tight. This is not for anyone who has fear of heights or suffers from claustrophobia.
The Gateway Arch is a must see while in St. Louis, Missouri. Reading about the history, the design process, the designers/architectures was so interesting. The wait can be quite long if you plan to take the tour within the Arch,so be prepared to allot at least 3 hours for your visit. Once tickets are purchased for the ride in the Arch, there is a museum, shops, etc. to occupy you while you wait for your tour within the arch which gives a wonderful view of the city. The ride in the 'capsule' that transports you up into the arch holds 5 people and it is small and the ride is tight. This is not for anyone who has fear of heights or suffers from claustrophobia.
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