We made a quick stop in St. Louis as we headed down south fleeing a winter storm.
In the base of the arch is an informative museum commemorating the US expansion west. It is laid out in a circular timeline that highlights different types of people (explorers, moutain men, settlers, natives, farmers) throughout the decades of the 1800's.
Leah bravely overcame her unease with anything resembling an elevator to make to the top.
The view from the top gives you a great overview of the area and the rivers.
After a rain, the water slides down the arch surface like it was designed to be a fountain.
