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St. Louis - Visual Journey...Missouri |
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The 630-foot Gateway Arch is the nation's tallest monument. It
commemorates the westward expansion that made St. Louis the Gateway to the
West. There is a
museum in the visitor's center and an award-winning film, "Monument To The
Dream", can be viewed showing how the Gateway
Arch was built. The museum is open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. in winter; 8 a.m. to
10 p.m. in summer. |
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A tram system carries visitors to an observation room at the top. Windows
give you a spectacular, 30-mile panoramic view to the west and east above the
Mississippi. Tram
hours: 9:30 a.m. to 5:20 p.m. in winter; 8:30 a.m. to 9:20 p.m. in
summer. |
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The Missouri Botanical Garden at 4344 Shaw has beautiful gardens featuring the
world's first geodesic dome, woodland and scented gardens and the largest
traditional Japanese garden in North America. Open daily, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 7 days a week (closed
Christmas); Memorial Day to Labor Day: open Wednesday evenings until 8 p.m. |
| The St. Louis Art Museum was the Fine Arts Palace of the
1904 World's Fair and is today considered to be among the leading art
museums in the country. Open Tuesday - Sunday, 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; Friday, 10:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.; Closed Monday. |
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The St. Louis Zoo has many animals including this newly born
giraffe and mother. Admission is free and the hours are 9 a.m. to 5
p.m. daily. |
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