St. Louis Gateway Arch - St. Louis, MO Review

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A whole half hour of fun.

love to travel, not rich, interested in beauty in all forms, interested in cultural experiences, married

Pros

wonderful to go up in, It Defines the City of St. Louis

Cons

Not for those scared of height!, Small Tram Cars

NOV

2007

When standing below the arch, it is interesting to think about how it was made and how it manages to stand on it's own. It is also nice to ponder who might be watching you from the top of the arch and if they can see you making funny faces. Going up in the arch is not quite as romantic as one might picture, due to the slow-moving, slighlty scary, and very cramped tram cars. Upon reaching the top of the arch, a beautiful view of St. Louis and all it has to offer awaits, and one could spend an entire five to ten minutes contemplating who the people on the ground are, how far one can really see, and what would happen if a freak accident occurred and the arch came tumbling down unexpectedly. Overall, it's a half hour filled with small adrenaline rushes and amusement that is nice to experience at least one in your life.