Within the riverside park known as the Jefferson National
Expansion Memorial, the Gateway Arch is a soaring landmark above
the city's skyline
the thin stainless steel arc reaches to twice the
height of the Statue of Liberty at 630 feet (192m) tall. It
symbolises the role of St Louis as the 'Gateway to the West' for
the pioneers who journeyed along the Oregon and Santa Fe Trails
towards the western frontier. It is also dedicated to the US
president who was responsible for opening up the West. An
observation deck that is reached by a tram system provides
magnificent views over the city, the Mississippi and the spreading
plains. Also on the site with the Arch is the Old Courthouse Museum
that was the venue for the hearing of several momentous cases
during the 19th century. At the base of the monument is the
excellent Museum of Westward Expansion with exhibits covering
exploration of the west and its honoured pioneers, including Lewis
and Clark, the Plains Indians and buffalo soldiers Address: St Louis Riverfront Website: www.gatewayarch.com Email: info@gatewayarch.com Telephone: (877) 982 1410 Transportation: Arch-Laclede's Landing Metro Stop Opening Time: Old Courthouse Museum: 8am-4:30pm. Museum of Westward
Expansion: daily 8:20am-9:10pm (summer), and 9:20am-5:10pm
(winter). Admission: Admission to either museum is free. The Journey to the
Top of the Arch is $10 adults, $5 children 3-15.
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