The Gateway Arch St Louis is also known as the Gateway to the West and is situated in the Jefferson National Memorial. This monument was built to enhance the image of St Louis, Missouri.

Interesting facts about Gateway Arch St Louis: At 630 feet, the Gateway Arch is the tallest monument in USA and has become a landmark for St Louis, Missouri.

According to mathematic calculations and to support this tall structure, the Gateway Arch is wider at its base and is narrower at the top. The architectural plan was the brain-child of Eero Saarinen, an American architect of Finnish origin.

The Gateway Arch is made of stainless steel covering applied over a double layer of carbon steel walls and strengthened with reinforced concrete.

Info on the Gateway Arch

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The Gateway Arch is hollow from within thus allowing for the egg shaped elevator - Tram, to take visitors to the observation desk at the top. The uniqueness of the elevator are its egg shape and the fact that the elevator is actually a train with eight compartments that can carry forty visitors at a time.

Notable events about Gateway Arch St Louis: The Gateway has its share of tragedies and other memorable incidents. An adventurous Kenneth Swyers jumped off from the Gateway, in 1980, with the help of a parachute and landed successfully. But, unfortunately, one a subsequent attempt he died.

In 1987, the Gateway was proclaimed as a national landmark. Another attempt to jump off the Arch was made by John Vincent in 1992 and was sentenced to three months jail for his act.

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In 2007, several people were trapped inside the Tram elevators when an electrical snag developed. However, they were safely brought down to ground using the staircase and the elevators were taken for servicing.

Gateway Arch St Louis

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The people of St. Louis are blessed with many tourist attraction sites and the Gateway Arch is no exception. It is the most prestigious and instantly recognizable attraction site located in St. Louis.

This historical landmark is accessed by many people from all walks of life. The federal government chose the St. Louis riverfront site with the purpose of establishing a national monument to honor those who explored the American West in 1953.

The other important thing to mention about the Gateway Arch is that it is the tallest national monument standing 630 feet tall. The design of the arch is very dynamic and is capable of swaying with the wind.

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The Gateway Arch is located in downtown St. Louis along the Mississippi riverfront. The opening hours are usually from 9.00 am to 6.00 pm. The hours can be extended from 8.00am to 10.00 pm during public holidays like Memorial Day. It is easy to arrive at this place. Some people will use private cars or public transportation. There is ample parking space with $6 being charged for parking fees.

The Gateway Arch further location information

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There are many activities that can be done when visiting the Gateway Arch. The environment offers good ambiance for both family and corporate activities. One of the most enjoyable and worthwhile things to do is riding the trams up to the top of the Arch. Riding during the nighttime is very magical because people are to see the city lights. The tram tickets are usually $10 for adults and $5 for children between 3-15 years.

official Gateway website

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