@jessm227@acbnational@GatewayArchNPS I wish you could have made it too! We strive to make the experience at Gateway Arch National Park as accessible as possible for everyone and we'll keep working on achieving that goal
It was a pleasure to welcome convention attendees and organizers with American Council of the Blind for an afternoon at Gateway Arch National Park. They experienced the iconic Tram Ride to the Top and a showing of the “Monument to the Dream” documentary.
Thanks for spending part of your convention experience with us!
POV: You found the best view of the Gateway Arch 👀
From the deck of a 1-hour sightseeing cruise, the Arch rises above the river in a way you simply can’t experience from anywhere else. Then, take that view to new heights with a Tram Ride to the Top.
The Captain’s View Combo has it all: https://t.co/XRozx9rQcK
I'm the calm during a storm ⛈️
Did you know that I usually am struck by lightning multiple times each year? I was built with a series of lightning rods on top which are grounded directly into bedrock.
On July 14, 1964, Percy Green climbed me.
It became one of the most visible moments tied to the civil rights era in St. Louis, drawing attention to questions of access and opportunity in the city. His climb is included in the 200+ years of St. Louis inside the free Museum under @gatewayarchnps.
I'll never forget historic moments like that. They're part of the view, too!
Look who came back to take a Tram Ride to the Top! It's Brad & Grandma Joy, who at 93-years-old became the oldest person in the world to visit all 63 U.S. National Parks after first visiting @gatewayarchnps in 2019.
Now they have a book out about their adventures and there are a limited number of signed copies for sale in the Arch Store!
Feeling iconic 🎇
REMINDER: My Tram Ride to the Top and the free museums in Gateway Arch National Park & the Old Courthouse are OPEN on Saturday, July 4th!
It's officially been 8 years since my grand reopening!
On July 3, 2018, Ozzie Smith helped cut the ribbon on my new front door after a $380-million transformation. I had a new entrance, a park over the highway that connected me to downtown, more than five miles of paths to explore, and a brand-new FREE museum beneath me.
I'd love to celebrate by seeing you this holiday weekend as I'll be open for normal summer hours!