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11/15/2015 By Donna 7 Comments

Going up in the Gateway Arch in St Louis

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Going up in the Gateway Arch in St Louis

Going up in the Gateway Arch in St Louis

Going up in the Gateway Arch in St Louis

I’ve seen the arch from the interstate and always thought it was pretty cool.  I had no idea how much cooler it was when you actually visited it!

Going up in the Gateway Arch in St Louis

(from left clockwise) – Libbey, Me, Sara, and Angie (thanks Angie for the photo!)

I had the chance to visit the Gateway Arch with some fellow North Iowa Bloggers.

Going up in the Gateway Arch in St Louis

It’s hard to tell us apart!

Even my identical twin, now a St Louis resident, Jeni was able to join us. That’s her on the left. No, wait … that’s me – she’s on the right. Sometimes I can’t even tell us apart 😉 And yes, there’s a story to that which I’ll save for another day.

Going up in the Gateway Arch in St Louis

We headed out on public transportation and took the MetroLink downtown. There were lots of signs including on the sidewalk to help direct us to where we were going.

Going up in the Gateway Arch in St Louis

It was much more of a walk from down town then it looked, but completely doable!

Going up in the Gateway Arch in St Louis

Going up in the Gateway Arch in St Louis

The Gateway Arch symbolizes Thomas Jefferson’s vision of a United States that expanded from Atlantic to Pacific. Learn more about the purpose of the Arch, as well as more about the design competition and construction process that brought us this modern marvel.

Going up in the Gateway Arch in St Louis

You can actually go up in the arch (I had no clue).  You go in at the bottom …

Going up in the Gateway Arch in St Louis

…. and you ride this small pod to the top. We fit 5 adults in. It was not the most comfortable ride, but it’s only a few minutes and totally worth it.

Going up in the Gateway Arch in St Louis

Once you get up you can look out both sides. There’s very narrow windows I was told due to all the pressure that high up. They’re thick and narrow.

Going up in the Gateway Arch in St Louis

Check out the view!

Going up in the Gateway Arch in St Louis

They even have a gift shop area.

Going up in the Gateway Arch in St Louis

If you’re in the St Louis area, the Gateway Arch is a must see!

Going up in the Gateway Arch in St Louis

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  1. Richard Hicks says

    11/20/2015 at 6:57 pm

    What a great attraction. Want to see it in person some day

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  2. Stephanie F. says

    11/20/2015 at 2:33 pm

    St. Louis is the best! So many fun things to do there for families. I used to live there.

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  3. Jeni F. says

    11/16/2015 at 7:41 am

    You got some fantastic photos! Glad the sky cooperated that day. Thanks for inviting me to join you at the Arch.

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  4. Brenda @ EssayKitchen says

    11/15/2015 at 10:57 pm

    Amazing travel time for you guyz! Thank you for sharing.

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  5. Angie Andrews says

    11/15/2015 at 7:42 pm

    Oh wow, I had no idea you could go up the Arch

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  6. Kimberly Frazee says

    11/15/2015 at 11:56 am

    That is amazing. I sure have thought about going sometime. You inspired me lol.

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  7. Beth Ann Chiles says

    11/15/2015 at 8:54 am

    That looked like such a fun trip. You have had some really fun adventures lately and it has been great to travel along with you. Love, Mom

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