The top of the arch is a room with small windows that holds 160 people. The court ruled against Scott. Established queuing lines for the Arch Visitor Center ticket counter, security checkpoint, The Arch Store and Arch Café. I have not been to Indiana Dunes (on my list) or White Sands (almost went when we were at Carlsbad) so I can’t comment on those two. The tour today shows some courtrooms and the history of this very important case that ended in the United States Supreme Court and the bloody civil war. As a symbol for St Louis, the Gateway Arch has soared above any expectations its backers could have had in 1965 when it opened. The museum has exhibits of Jefferson’s vision for westward expansion, life in colonial St. Louis, the new frontiers, and the story of the arch itself. Wear a face covering when social distancing cannot be maintained. That’s it. A recently completed overpass over the interstate made it easier to walk from the park to the Old Courthouse, part of the Gateway Arch National Park, now only a 7 minute 0.3 mile walk away. There is no doubt it is an iconic monument and should be protected by the State, but I agree wholeheartedly with all the comments above. The arch dominates the riverfront landscape and St. Louis. It is in the middle of a large city, with a modern man-made object as its focal point. Your email address will not be published. Visitor experience staff members wearing face coverings and gloves. I also stopped by Indiana Sand Dunes before it was a national park – at least there are trails there, so I wouldn’t mind stopping by next time I’m in Chicago. It's a huge and welcome improvement. Now the centerpiece of its own recently christened national park, the silvery, shimmering Arch is the Great Plains' own Eiffel Tower. A list of parking locations near the park can be found at getaroundstl.com. Gateway Arch National Park is unlike any other official National Park.

Practice social distancing by maintaining at least 6 feet of distance between you and others. The press release for the grand opening of this newest National Park made no mention of the reason for the name change, just the process of congressional approval and the President signing the bill. The arch, completed in 1965, commemorates the role Thomas Jefferson played in the westward expansion of the United States. It's the design of the legendary Finnish American architect Eero Saarinen (1910–1961). It’s 100% man-made. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. The park itself is very nice, right on the Mississippi river, on par with other nice riverfront city parks, but nothing too special. Maybe we’ll go back just for the great BBQ in Missouri! National Park has lots of restrictions that Navajos may not want but it would certainly raise the profile of Monument Valley!

Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth. It stands 630ft high and symbolizes St Louis' historical role as 'Gateway to the West.' (FYI – The national park system currently has 419 “units”, not 417). Although I would agree that Gateway Arch National Park does not belong in the same category as Yellowstone, Glacier, Yosemite, Acadia, or Everglades National Park, the name change has helped attract more visitors to the park. I wonder if there’s a way that it could be designated as a National Park while still recognizing it as a Navajo Tribal Park; I’d imagine the red tape and negotiations would probably make it next to impossible, but if merely slapping the National Park label on the Gateway Arch increased tourism, imagine what it could do for majestic Monument Valley.

A pro tip: the parkland around the Arch is a great place to escape the crowds and relax with a view of the Mississippi River. Signage directing visitor flow through the Museum at the Gateway Arch. This needs to get fixed. When I think of a national park, I think of the Grand Canyon or Monument Valley – which were created by God – not man. It’s the St. Louis’ version of an observation tower. Social distancing floor markers throughout the Arch facility. Significantly reduced visitor capacity inside the Arch facility. The Gateway Arch is a great place to visit and the grounds are beautiful! I was alive when the arch was built. Stay at home and contact your doctor if you feel sick. The smallest national park before Gateway Arch is Hot Springs National Park, also in an urban setting but has 5,500 acres with two mountains that preserves the natural hot springs that spew out water from thousands of years ago. He and his family were sold to Taylor Blow in 1857, son of Scotts original owner, but also close friend, who supported Scott throughout the trials. I corrected it. Thanks for the comment. Most of the time, the view is the staircase for maintenance and emergencies. East St. Louis, across the river in Illinois, is more industrial and has many factories and docks while the St. Louis side is all city. This is an excellent museum for the spirit of the west, the important role of Jefferson and St. Louis played, and the history of the arch itself. Thanks for this article – I’m glad to know I’m not alone in my thoughts about this! Hand sanitizing stations located throughout the Arch facility. However, after reading the definition of a National Park, don’t think it falls into that category. The constant traffic noise from the nearby interstate distracts from the tranquility of the riverfront. The museum is nice enough but none of this rises to National Park status. It is true that the Gateway Arch (and the other cultural institutions & attractions) bring in tourism dollars to the City of St. Louis and the St. Louis Region.

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