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    Gateway Arch - Got the top to ourselves

    Gateway Arch

    4.2(965 reviews)
    2.8 miDowntown

    Whether you're a tourist or a local, the arch never gets old. Make sure you book your tickets in…read moreadvance because they sell out pretty fast. The tram ride up is one of the most unique experiences. It's weird but also a cool sensation where you're moving sideways and upward at the same time, around 3 mph. The ride down feels slightly faster for some reason. Each tram fits a maximum of 5 people (or 6 with a baby in lap), so it is a snug little pod. If you or someone in your group has claustrophobia, I wouldn't let it stop you. Some of my friends have mild claustrophobia and they were fine. The tour guides while you're waiting in line are enthusiastic and keep things fun. I appreciated them. Once you get to the top, you have about 8 to 10 minutes to take in the view through these little windows that kind of make you feel like you're looking out of a plane. The view of the river is nice and you can spot planes and ships from up there. While you're waiting for your time slot or even after, there's a really nice Missouri history museum section at the entrance worth browsing through. Don't skip the gift shop, it's worth a quick stop. The grounds under the arch are a full park, so it's a great excuse to just be outside and enjoy the space. Perfect for families, friends, or anyone who wants a fun and easy way to spend some time in the city.

    It really is funny. The deadpan-ness of it all. Aziz has the same sort of comedy every time, which…read moreI guess clearly means he is an auteur. My parents are not immigrants, but many of my friends' parents are and this felt pretty accurate. All I really know about each of them is where they came from, not what they did or how they spent their time. My parents are very white and love to give hugs and say they're proud of me or my friends. I mean they're paying for me to study film for Christ's sake. Anyway I don't understand how this is a national park, don't plan on visiting.

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    Gateway Arch - This thing is BIG

    This thing is BIG

    Gateway Arch - Standing at the base of the north leg.

    Standing at the base of the north leg.

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    Harriet & Dred Scott Statue

    Harriet & Dred Scott Statue

    5.0(3 reviews)
    2.8 miDowntown

    In 2012, the Dred Scott Heritage Foundation, the National Parks Service & Harry Weber the sculptor…read morewere incredibly proud to unveil a statue of Dred & Harriet Scott on the south lawn of the Old Courthouse. The Scotts are depicted standing close, holding their heads high, their eyes directed not only Archward & across the Mississippi River, but toward a horizon of freedom in which they believed enough to one day finally see. Dred & Harriet Scott were American-born slaves of African descent, filed suit against Irene Emerson for their freedom. After several appeals & new lawsuits, the Dred Scott case reached the Supreme Court. The final verdict stated that Scott was still a slave, still the property of his masters & that he was neither a free man nor a US citizen. The decision outraged many & was integral in leading the United States to the brink of civil war.

    One of the more famous landmark Supreme Court rulings is known as the Dred Scott Decision. In 1857,…read moreit was decided that neither Dred Scott nor any other person of African ancestry could claim citizenship in the United States, and therefore Scott could not bring suit in federal court under diversity of citizenship rules. Moreover, Scott's temporary residence outside Missouri did not bring about his emancipation under the Missouri Compromise, as the court ruled this to have been unconstitutional, as it would "improperly deprive Scott's owner of his legal property." Yeah, that happened and it was one of the contributing factors that led to the United States Civil War. President Abraham Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation in 1863, and the post-Civil War Reconstruction Amendments - the Thirteenth, Fourteenth and Fifteenth amendments - nullified the decision. This statue was installed in front of the Old Courthouse and dedicated on June 8, 2012. The location of the Old Courthouse serves as a reminder of the place where Dred and Harriet Scott began their legal fight for freedom. The plaque at the base reads, "Dred and Harriet Scott filed suit for their freedom at this courthouse in 1846. Their case reached the United States Supreme Court and was decided in 1857. The court ruled that the Scotts and all African Americans were not citizens of the United States. Opposition to the decision was one of the causes of the Civil War and led to the Thirteenth, Fourteenth, and Fifteenth Amendments to the Constitution. The Scotts' struggle for freedom stands as a defining moment in the history of the Civil Rights Movement. Dedicated June 8, 2012. Gift of the Dred Scott Heritage Foundation. Harry Weber, sculptor. [Review 17226 overall - 134 in Missouri - 743 of 2022.]

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    Harriet & Dred Scott Statue
    Harriet & Dred Scott Statue
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    American Legion Monument - American Legion Monument, Saint Louis

    American Legion Monument

    4.0(1 review)
    2.7 miDowntown

    The American Legion Monument in downtown St. Louis is a proud little tribute to a big idea. It…read moremarks the founding of the American Legion right here in 1919, when over a thousand World War I veterans gathered at the old Schubert Theater to shape what would become one of the country's most enduring service organizations. Just a few blocks from that historic meeting spot, the monument now stands watch across from the Soldiers Memorial Military Museum. It's got some flair, too. A tall granite base holds up a copper torch with an eternal flame, meant to symbolize lasting service and remembrance. Each of the flame's 48 ribs is engraved with the name of a U.S. state as of 1942, the year the monument was dedicated by the Monument Builders of America. Sculptor Sascha Schnittmann added a kneeling soldier on one side and the Legion's emblem on the other, giving the whole thing a sense of quiet dignity. In 1969, a commemorative block was added to celebrate the Legion's 50th anniversary. It includes the phrase "Liberty is not License." There's also the original plaque from the Schubert Theater, now mounted on the east face, tying the monument back to its roots. And here's a fun detail that might explain why the monument still looks so sharp: it's surrounded by a low black gate. Not tall enough to feel imposing, but just enough to say "please admire from a respectful distance." In a city where public art sometimes gets a little too interactive, this modest fence might be the unsung hero keeping the monument clean and unscathed. [Review 1180 of 2025 - 446 in Missouri - 24733 overall]

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    American Legion Monument - American Legion Monument, Saint Louis

    American Legion Monument, Saint Louis

    American Legion Monument - American Legion Monument, Saint Louis

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