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May 14, 2024 · Gateway Arch, monument in St. Louis, Missouri, that sits along the west bank of the Mississippi River. The Gateway Arch takes its name from the city’s role as the “Gateway to the West” during the westward expansion of the United States in the 19th century.
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The Gateway Arch has been redone and greatly improved. The new museum has a lot of exhibits about St. Louis history and the arch -- and it is free. Riding to the top of the arch still requires a fee, but is worth it, especially on a clear day.
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Visit St. Louis’ iconic Gateway Arch. Discover amazing views from the top – at 630 feet. Explore more throughout the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial.
Apr 25, 2022 · As the nation's tallest monument, the Gateway Arch has welcomed visitors for fifty years with its iconic, awe-inspiring shape. The vision of renowned architect Eero Saarinen, the Gateway Arch commemorates Thomas Jefferson's vision and St. Louis' role in the westward expansion of the United States.
May 21, 2019 · The newly renovated Gateway Arch anchors the United States’ 60th national park, where waterfront green space and a top-tier American history museum thrive in downtown St. Louis.
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Apr 10, 2015 · The Arch was to rise majestically from a small forest set on the edge of the great river. Saarinen considered it to be perfect in its form and its symbolism. The Arch was Saarinen's first great triumph, but there would be many more.
Visit St. Louis’ iconic Gateway Arch. Discover amazing views from the top – at 630 feet. Explore more throughout the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial.
