Christmas Eve at the Gateway Arch

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Christmas Eve found me near the Gateway Arch in St. Louis. I had never been so I was anxious to get there before they closed at 4 pm. There was not time to stop, so I drove there still pulling my camper.

I drove downtown and parked right beside the Mississippi River!

Cappy was ready to stretch his legs but had a difficult time with the cobblestones.

I was in awe of the Arch and took so many pictures. This is a small sample of the many vistas of the Arch, the Mississippi River & St. Louis.

Unfortunately there were no tickets left to ride the tram to the top of the arch. Instead I got a ticket for the 35 minute movie that chronicles the construction of the Arch. It’s a nail biter if you are afraid of heights!

Watch it here and be amazed. https://youtu.be/ZjVvMkFjf1k

I learned so much and it amazed me at the ingenuity of the builders. Construction began in 1963 and was completed in 1965. There was not a single casualty during construction & I did not see any safety equipment or harnesses, only hard hats!

Construction began on both sides and met at the top.

The two sides had to be gently pried apart for the last piece to be placed.

I plan on stopping here again the next time I am in St. Louis. I want to ride the tram and have time to explore all of the museum. There is so much to see and do!

Published by Christi Iffergan

Hi! I am Christi, a full-time RV traveller since August 2021. I have always loved to travel, but COVID-19 put a stop to that. I was fast approaching 50, my condo was being placed up for sale and I was ready for a major change. Originally from a tiny town in rural Southwest Virginia, I am the mother to one son and a rescue Shih Tzu, Cappy. For the last 20 years, I worked in public library systems around the Charlotte & Myrtle Beach areas. I met some amazing people and made great friends along the way. Follow along on my adventures as I travel the US. I hope that our paths will cross one day!

20 thoughts on “Christmas Eve at the Gateway Arch”

  1. Beautiful pictures of the arch! I grew up during the 60s in south St. Louis when the arch was being built. The museum under the arch was redone a couple years ago. We have not seen the updated museum; although, I hear it is great. The public library in downtown St. Louis was also redone; I believe they give tours. There is lots to do in the area. Happy New Year and Safe Travels!

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    2. I remember the ride to the top of the Arch on our previously mentioned camping trip. What a glorious view. I hope you get to do that the next time you are in the area. Happy New Year!

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  9. Christi, being from the area, I have been to the arch many times. You definitely need to go up in it. The museum is very interesting also. I love your posts! Thanks, Donell Nurnberger

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  13. Loved seeing the photos of the Gateway Arch, wow, how Kool to ride the Tram, a must for you to do next time, I’m seeing and learning so much from your adventures, next stop.?? I’ll be waiting and watching for you!

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  14. Hi Christie,
    I just saw this & I remember riding the tram by bailing out of a sales convention in a nearby hotel. My only memory is that it was very cramped inside.

    I was determined to ride it though!

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