![]() ![]() The museum reminds visitors that Jefferson’s dream was a dream for some, but not all. Its six distinct sections are part new-age Oregon Trail and part reality check: To fulfill Jefferson’s plans of westward expansion, this land was taken by force from Native peoples, many times over. The newly renovated American history museum, easily one of the best of its kind in the country, brings each visitor into that hard-to-grasp mindset. Louis sat on an international border it was the third-busiest port in the country, marking the edge of Jefferson’s unknown. (Mississippi River flooding has temporarily suspended riverboat and helicopter tours, which are expected to resume in June 2019.) Walk through history Same-day tickets are available, but consider advance reservations in the busy summer months. But you’ll probably also want to see the Arch from its many angles, including on a one-hour Mississippi riverboat cruise or via helicopter tour. ![]() You’re welcome to stay at the top for as long as you like. A clear day offers 30-mile views over the St. Though you can’t climb its 1,076 steps, a four-minute tram ride (after a longer wait in line) takes you up through the arch’s hollow legs to the 630-foot-high viewing booth. It took seven years, $13 million, and 43,226 tons of stainless steel to build the world’s largest man-made arch. The glassy, futuristic visitor center complements its interior, a complex homage to the country’s complex past-much like the Arch itself. The massive changes are worthy of the area’s upgraded status: A parking garage is now an amphitheater a pedestrian bridge now crosses the interstate. ![]() Louis to make the Arch more accessible than ever before. Interpretive signs dot the paths, which connect to downtown St. Something new: $380 million went into renovating the Arch and laying out 91 acres of waterfront green space laced with walking trails. But massive renovations and a state-of-the-art American history museum highlight the significance of this monumental landmark. Redesignated on February 22, 2018, the former Jefferson National Expansion Memorial’s new status confuses many: At 91 urban acres, the United States’ 60th national park doesn’t resemble its fellows. That is why all of our trips are flightless in destination, fully carbon offset - and we have ambitious plans to be net zero in the very near future.In the half-century since its construction began, Missouri’s Gateway Arch has been many things: a monument to Thomas Jefferson’s historic frontier, a commemoration of Lewis and Clark’s epic expedition-and, most recently, a national park. We are committed to go as far as possible in curating our trips with care for the planet. We know that many of you worry about the environmental impact of travel and are looking for ways of expanding horizons in ways that do minimal harm - and may even bring benefits. Our Private Trips are fully tailored itineraries, curated by our Travel Experts specifically for you, your friends or your family. Our Rail Trips are our most planet-friendly itineraries that invite you to take the scenic route, relax whilst getting under the skin of a destination. Our Trips are suitable for both solo travelers, couples and friends who want to explore the world together.Ĭulture Trips are deeply immersive 5 to 16 days itineraries, that combine authentic local experiences, exciting activities and 4-5* accommodation to look forward to at the end of each day. That is why we have intensively curated a collection of premium small-group trips as an invitation to meet and connect with new, like-minded people for once-in-a-lifetime experiences in three categories: Culture Trips, Rail Trips and Private Trips. Increasingly we believe the world needs more meaningful, real-life connections between curious travellers keen to explore the world in a more responsible way. We are proud that, for more than a decade, millions like you have trusted our award-winning recommendations by people who deeply understand what makes certain places and communities so special. Since you are here, we would like to share our vision for the future of travel - and the direction Culture Trip is moving in.Ĭulture Trip launched in 2011 with a simple yet passionate mission: to inspire people to go beyond their boundaries and experience what makes a place, its people and its culture special and meaningful - and this is still in our DNA today. ![]()
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