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Gateway Arch National Park

Gateway Arch National Park

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314-655-1600
Tram Ride to the Top of the Arch: $13 Adults (16 & up); $10 Children (3-15)
lat: 38.6246509 long: -90.1855273

St. Louis was founded by French settlers in 1764 and developed as a center of French culture and Spanish power. With the United States Louisiana Purchase in 1803, it soon became a major point of departure for western-bound emigrants. The Jefferson National Expansion Memorial is on the site of the original downtown. The memorial comprises the Gateway Arch (a National Historic Landmark), the Museum of Westward Expansion, and St. Louis’ Old Courthouse. Architect Eero Saarinen’s design for a 630-foot stainless steel catenary arch was selected in 1947, and construction began in the 1960s. The Gateway Arch is the tallest monument in the United States. Below the Arch lies the Museum of Westward Expansion, which houses an extensive collection of artifacts and an overview of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. The nearby Old Courthouse, built in 1839, is one of the oldest extant buildings in St. Louis.

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St. Louis Riverfront Cruise
St. Louis Riverfront Cruise

50 S Leonor K Sullivan Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63102, USA
Distance: 0.16 Away

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Citygarden
Citygarden

801 Market St, St. Louis, MO 63101, USA
Distance: 0.48 Away

Galleries and Venues Outdoor Experiences Fun and Sports

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Izumi
Izumi

Izumi Food Truck, St. Louis, MO, USA
Distance: 0.77 Away

Food and Drinks

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4 Hands Brewing Company
4 Hands Brewing Company

1220 South 8th Street, St. Louis, MO 63104, USA
Distance: 0.93 Away

Food and Drinks Breweries and Distilleries

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City Museum
City Museum

750 N 16th St, St. Louis, MO 63103, USA
Distance: 1.02 Away

Galleries and Venues Museums and Interpretive Centers

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Circus Harmony
Circus Harmony

701 N 15th St, St. Louis, MO 63103, USA
Distance: 1.02 Away

Galleries and Venues Festivals and Events

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Train Shed
Train Shed

201 S 18th St, St. Louis, MO 63103, USA
Distance: 1.23 Away

Food and Drinks Bars

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St. Louis Aquarium
St. Louis Aquarium

201 S 18th St, St. Louis, MO 63103, USA
Distance: 1.23 Away

Museums and Interpretive Centers

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The St. Louis Wheel
The St. Louis Wheel

201 S 18th St, St. Louis, MO 63103, USA
Distance: 1.28 Away

Fun and Sports

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Illinois Great Rivers Area self-guided auto tour
Illinois Great Rivers Area self-guided auto tour

East St. Louis, IL, USA
Distance: 1.88 Away

Other Guided Tours

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Pappy’s Smokehouse
Pappy’s Smokehouse

3106 Olive St, St. Louis, MO 63103, USA
Distance: 2.20 Away

Food and Drinks

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Sidney Street Cafe
Sidney Street Cafe

2000 Sidney Street, St. Louis, MO, USA
Distance: 2.27 Away

Food and Drinks

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