Saturday, 20 May 2017

St. Louis

Myself and Corrie took a trip to the Gateway Arch in St. Louis. This monument was built to celebrate St. Louis' role as the 'Gateway to the West'. Lewis and Clark stayed here a while to prepare and supply before adventuring into the west.

There was an interesting museum in the old courthouse (the building with the dome on top). After looking round we walked down to the Mississippi and then took a ride to the top of the arch in a little tiny carriage. Not recommended if you are claustrophobic!

From the top there were great views of the city and the barges coming down the Mississippi.








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2 comments:

  1. Eleanor29 May 2017 at 12:47

    But where does the carriage go? Below the arch on a pulley? Looks pretty cool.

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    1. Holly29 May 2017 at 12:55

      The carriage is inside the arch. If you are thinking "but there doesn't look like much room to fit a carriage inside the arch" then yes you are right! It was a bit of a squeeze.

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