We were lucky that our close friends were staying at Missouri, not only we had a great time staying and hanging out with them but we got the chance to roam Saint Louis also. The famous Arch was just close by so there was no excuse not to see it. We didn’t mind that it was drizzling that day, we parked and walked till we got close to the Arch.
The Gateway Arch
Front View of the Arch
Tallest national monument in US
The Gateway Arch is the tallest national monument in the United States that rises 630 feet high, designed by Finnish-American architect Eero Saarinen. It was built to withstand high winds and earthquakes. The structure was inspired by Thomas Jefferson’s vision of the westward expansion in the USA.
Basilica of Saint Louis
Also, the Basilica of Saint Louis stands near the south leg of the Gateway Arch. It was decreed Basilican status in 1961 by his Holiness, the late Pope John Paul XXIII.
Mississippi River
View of the Mississippi River
The bridge between Missouri and Illinois
If you want go all the way up the arch, there is tram that leaves almost every 10 minutes and the ticket can be purchased in either the north or south entrance. It is open between 8pm-10pm in summer and 9am-6pm during winter but is closed in Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year.
Our friends had been there like the nth time I think lol but they were still pretty excited for us 
