The Gateway Arch is an iconic monument located in St. Louis, Missouri. The Arch was designed by Finnish-American architect Eero Saarinen (who won a design contest). Construction of the monument started in 1963 and was complete in 1965. It stands at 630 feet high making it the tallest monument in the U.S.
When I was younger, we used to go to St. Louis about once a year because two of my aunts lived there. We would always drive by the Arch on our way in and out of town. After begging for years to stop and look, finally one day we did. We took the tram to the top which is really cool and somewhat terrifying at the same time. No one warned me that it sways a little back and forth which is a little disconcerting, but apparently is designed that way. To me, the Gateway Arch is a very unique and awesome monument and I never get tired of seeing it when I drive through St. Louis.
