St. Louis Missouri
The Gateway Arch is part of the Gateway Arch National Park. The arch commemorates the western expansion of the United States in the 19th century. It is the nations tallest monument at 630 feet tall.
The construction of the arch began in 1963 and was completed on October 28,1965. The stainless steel arch was designed by architect Eero Saarinen.
Visitors can enjoy the 1.6 mile paved trail that goes along the Mississippi River, around the grounds and under the arch.
The arch is embedded 60 feet into the ground.
Information panel and map of the park:
A tram with is available to ride to the top of the arch, advance ticket purchases are recommended.
Thanks for stopping by, and to enjoy more walks drop by:
Did you say that I can ride to the top of the arch, Alice? Yes, please!
Yes, one of the photos shows the windows