Most people look at it as just a monument, but there is a full museum under the Arch as well as a theater. It’s worth the time to stop and see it. I live about 25 minutes away from there…….
@Wildoakgaming
3 ай бұрын
I love a hour or two depending on traffic and i always see it going to blues and cardinals games but i will never step a dam foot in that thing
@kingmfcarter5237
3 ай бұрын
I like like 20 minutes away have most my life evrytime I see it in the distance I watched it don't know y I went once as a school trip
@alansullentrop6450
2 ай бұрын
People have no idea of the significance of the Arch to the United States. Do your homework & think before making comments!
@user-wq5su9bg6s
2 ай бұрын
Agreed
@markmcdevitt1658
Ай бұрын
That doesn’t make mention that they put millions of millions of dollars into it recently and didn’t put in a parking lot in. You have to park about a mile away in a parking garage whose idea was that
@jeannemcmenamy5289
3 ай бұрын
Born and raised St Louis person here. You would never say such things about a art sculpture. The gateway to the west by Eero Saarinen, is a beautiful piece of modern art. Look at how much criticism was given concerning lady liberty and the bean. The competition was held in 1947, its designer was on the leading edge of a new modernist style. The design so simple to look at yet deemed almost impossible to engineer. completed in the 60’s as a tribute to Lewis and Clark in the past with a clear eye on our future. I can tell you as a very young child that saw this structure go up, it was exhilarating to see the legs rise up into the sky. However my memory of going into the arch and riding the tram in 1969 is also tied to the iconic moon walk.. Both were so futuristic so fantastic for my young mind to comprehend. The future was something to look forward to. The possibilities were endless. St. Louis is all that I have ever known, this area and the people will grow on you. We are more likely to strike up a conversation with a stranger, or ask you if you need help if we think you look lost. Our zoo, museums and parks are free or at least reasonably priced. Like all large cities now we are under assault. But with our eye to the future hopefully we will become that friendly safe and inviting city again. Come visit go up the arch and stay for a cardinals game.
@squirrelfreak36
3 ай бұрын
This is a beautiful story...sorry the future wasn't.
@E.K.1969
2 ай бұрын
The future is yet to come !@@squirrelfreak36
@caleahhines
2 ай бұрын
i was born and raised in st louis to
@Avchop
3 күн бұрын
Oh you mean the thing you can't build any buildings taller than so every business worth it's salt left the city for new ventures and it now looks like a paintball course. Yeah awesome, totally worth it.
@jeannemcmenamy5289
2 күн бұрын
@@Avchop Unfortunately St. Louis is just one of the many US Blue controlled cities. We are suffering under political corruption and bad policies. You are correct that many corporate offices who were civically minded and committed to our city have left because of the tax burden and crime. I truly believe we only have a small window of opportunity to turn the trajectory of our nation, if not our country is destined to collapse into ternary.
@wendyrobertson6470
3 ай бұрын
Passed it on my way to CO. It was late evening, and the evening sunlight was reflecting off it, which made it look like the color of the sun and sky. Beautiful!
@BGWhisperer
3 ай бұрын
No, it’s not overrated. It’s amazing, and beautiful.
@NinefoeWack-yu8vf
2 ай бұрын
It’s apiece of shit
@andrewbrown2408
2 ай бұрын
Super ultra overrated to the 10th power.
@dankirk6452
9 күн бұрын
@@andrewbrown2408 super ultra virgin lmfao
@livewithsin
2 ай бұрын
It certainly isn't as overrated as someone who uses an AI voice for a short.
@Cherry-Coke-Cup-Series
2 ай бұрын
Ohh you go him good
@RabidWildCreature
2 ай бұрын
u tell em. we dont insult the arch
@lobanov2454
3 ай бұрын
I'm living in St. Louis.. working half mile from arch...is Iconic...
@TheSTLguy357
3 ай бұрын
I love be in STL ti
@carl2724
3 ай бұрын
I was born and raised in St. Louis i remember 1964 when it was finished. I would give it a rating of 8 out of 10. At night on highway 40/70 coming from illinois westbound it is one of the most beautiful sight you could ever see! The Gateway Arch, the water and any boats and lights and the lighted up buildings is spectacular!! The fireworks on the 4th of July on the riverfront is breathtaking!!
@spankyschwartz
3 ай бұрын
Oct,1965 finished.
@meezymiami954
3 ай бұрын
Naw it was 1966 when finally connected the center piece of the Arch I had to do and entire book report and watch the film on it before our class could go to the next field trip
@benjaminjohnson3755
2 ай бұрын
Sounds like the creator of this video went to the arch and was disappointed, that's why they are hating on it. What did you expect? A roller coaster and concert? The arch isn't there to be a lookout tower or a national park, it's a giant piece of artwork and a feat of engineering. Not to mention a symbol, the "gateway to the west". There is also a pretty cool museum underneath the arch that features a LOT more than just info on the arch itself.
@srvivorfan3125
3 ай бұрын
The Statue of Liberty is more overrated than this
@anitarogers4146
3 ай бұрын
Yes and it seems you are forgetting there is a full museum underneath the arch. The history of building the arch is worth telling. The fact they made this and compensated for the sway of the observation deck and arch upper structure as a whole. On a windy day it's very interesting
@marknewell5740
3 ай бұрын
What a terrible thing to say about a monument of the U.S. I lived there , I’ve been in the arch and the museum underneath ands it’s beautiful .. so the rest of you haters of America can go and do , you know what !
@Dingomush
3 ай бұрын
Set them straight! I have lived my whole life in the metro east area and every guest that visits, I have taken to the Arch and the Zoo and to Grants Farm….. Also to Ted Drews and Gus’s Pretzels!…
@jefmatttab
3 ай бұрын
I moved here in 1987 and fell in love with it
@Eshkanama
3 ай бұрын
Preach!
@lovescoffee9780
3 ай бұрын
It's worth a visit
@mikefields1708
3 ай бұрын
I live in St. Louis, MO. I think my dad summed it up best. The Arch is the only monument built to commemorate people leaving St. Louis. :)
@user-oc3sw1xt3m
3 ай бұрын
It’s because people don’t appreciate what it really stands for
@ArturusRex
3 ай бұрын
"What these men know that most people don't, is that a time capsule was welded to the top of the Arch. Inside, the signatures of more than 700,000 St. Louisans, including schoolchildren." My name is one of them.
@Eshkanama
3 ай бұрын
I live in St Louis, and I absolutely love this place. Nothing underrated about this beautiful monument, city and state.
@kevinmitchell8650
3 ай бұрын
Saw it built as a child and visited as and adolescent. Great attraction.
@BeatinTheBlockk
3 ай бұрын
Born and raised and never inside the arch im 26😂 . Buy yourself a cardinals or blues ticket , grab some imos pizza and take a visit to the top
@spaceKadz
3 ай бұрын
It's for sure worth it. I live about an hour away from St Louis, and the arch is the first national park I've ever been to. The view is amazing.
@heather__kay
3 ай бұрын
I live right across the river and can see the Arch from my home born and raised. It's absolutely beautiful ❤️❤️
@hatinhatin6789
3 ай бұрын
Looks like a cool place to walk around
@allpraisewebb1142
3 ай бұрын
That's where u wrong 😂😂😂🙅🏽♂️
@IBNTOMEable
3 ай бұрын
I really is
@sallylambert7552
3 ай бұрын
Go inside and go up into this structure also visit the museum under the Arch.
@user-no2wj2yf3y
3 ай бұрын
The Gateway Arch is a one and only monument. One of its kind. We St.Louis people Love our Arch❤❤❤
@sizzlinggrandma2609
2 ай бұрын
its because of the history and reason it was built, not for viewing.
@cmlowpro
2 ай бұрын
its awesome. an excellent museum in there.
@sportfanatic5339
2 ай бұрын
As someone that’s born and raised in St. Louis and a frequent traveler, the Arch is a waste of time. It didn’t use to be because it had so much to do surrounding it, nowadays the money isn’t put into
@knepperstudios1024
3 ай бұрын
Fun Fact: Walt Disney was originally going to put a Disney World in St. Louis until the state said "no". Big mistake in my opinion.
@Shadow-hv2vp
2 ай бұрын
I've heard it was because of financial reasons.
@charltonblalock2510
2 ай бұрын
I heard it was "racial tensions".
@deweygill1973
3 ай бұрын
I was there in 1967 when it was fairly new. It was pretty exciting to tell people yow went to the top back then.
@Telecaster324
3 ай бұрын
It was definitely not new
@deweygill1973
3 ай бұрын
@@Telecaster324 ?? Completed in 1966, inauguration was in June 1967. I was there July 24, 1967. Sounds new to me
@Telecaster324
3 ай бұрын
@@deweygill1973 sorry, you are correct. I live in st.louis and there's a museum under the arch that talks a lot of teddy R. Beginning th plans for it in like the 30s I wanna say. That's what I was thinking of.
@deweygill1973
3 ай бұрын
@@Telecaster324 yep. I think Gateway Park as a national memorial goes way back to the 1930’s.
@somnium4256
3 ай бұрын
Just went there a few weeks ago. It’s is totally worth it. The presence of it is so surreal. Def recommend
@kathyholland6165
6 күн бұрын
My Dad made sure to take me to the city every couple months to watch the progress of it being built and we were there to see the last piece be brought in by helicopter. He told me I was watching history being made! It is definitely worth going up in and wandering through the museum. It is absolutely beautiful!
@stevecakouros1482
3 ай бұрын
STL was as important as New York City until the mid 20th century (It was a Railroads thing). Historically called the "Gateway to the West," the architect and conceptualizers created a physical "Gate" to represent the importance of St. Louis and its past. It is a beautiful piece of art. So...Tell Mr. A.I. Voice to Sit and Spin.
@MubiVisuals
2 ай бұрын
As somebody from stl you get to a point to where it’s just another building the arch only makes me be in awe at night 😂
@Ithinkiamme
7 күн бұрын
Lived in Stl so it’s normal to me, coming through Stl on a bus on our way to Georgia full of soldiers who had never seen it before, they thought is was one of the most amazing things they had ever seen. It is the tallest man made monument in the USA. Literally the biggest thing we’ve ever made just to say, we’ve been here. I would say it’s earned its spot.
@moricantos
3 ай бұрын
This voice has to be the most annoying voice ever
@johnellcook5018
Ай бұрын
The Arch is beautiful. When you walk up to the steel and touch it and look up, it gives an awesome feeling. The ride to the top and walk across the top in a room with tilted window lean areas is thrilling. The museum and movie that is located there under the arch is very nice and educational.
@AlcatrazRecordsOffical
2 ай бұрын
I’m from the St. Louis area, I went there for my birthday and it’s 630 feet tall. It was nice seeing st louis from a height. What’s even better is if you never been in the pods that they put you in to be in the arch is when you walk in the entrance museum theres a replica of the pod.
@Tempo_The_Cat
2 ай бұрын
We St. Louis citizens need something please don’t take it away from us
@dennydowling2169
3 ай бұрын
I used to work in downtown St. Louis Myself and a friend took a walk down to the arch ground s frequently. It was much hard to get therr thereback then as you had to dodge a lot of traffic to get to it. The area leading to the arch under went a massive remake in anticipation of the coming National Park change. The roads and interstate which used to form a barrier between the city and the arch there is now a lawn bridge over the interstates and the other roads have been rerouted around the arch approaches. We would go into the museum beneath the arch to cool off in summer or to get out of the cold in the winter.
@stl-ramsgurl8251
3 ай бұрын
It's worth it for tourists because every time a kid sees it on TV they will say "I've been there". There are many great things to do in and around St. Louis. When families with children visit I always recommend the Arch, the City Museum, the Zoo, St. Louis Science Center (park free on the Forest Park side) and if they are willing for the hour drive Meramec Caverns makes an impression especially on very hot days.
@Wolfgoddess56
3 ай бұрын
St. Louis citizen here. It's not the monument itself that's the crowning achievement of our city. It's what it represents.
@ChristopherLandreth
3 ай бұрын
I’m from St. Louis we love the arch
@kennywaynemayne5453
3 ай бұрын
It's not overrated, it has it's value. It is a one of a kind and a marvel of construction and engineering!!!
@chopitup9950
Ай бұрын
I live within walking distance from the Arch. Underneath they have a museum and a store where you can buy souvenirs and snacks. They sell a really good apple butter in their underground store. I've never been to the top of the arch and don't plan on going.
@charlottewatts2845
Ай бұрын
I watched it being built, always felt it was just beautiful. Its worth a visit.
@victoriahuff4968
3 ай бұрын
No. Shane on you. I live in St. Louis MO. Then you don't know What it stands for. Do you research.
@EasyGeography435
2 ай бұрын
As someone who lives in saint Louis and has visited the gateway arch MANY times I can say the photo opportunities there are amazing but I wouldn’t recommend the elevator to the top unless you REALLY want to go. The museum is nice tho.
@michaelcowin6442
Ай бұрын
As the tallest monument in the US, it'll blow anyone's mind looking out from the top. The underground Western museum is very cool, too.
@eriktaylor5704
Ай бұрын
I live in St. Louis and drive past the arch everyday. It’s a monument with a wonderful museum to westward expansion.
@g5realestate280
Ай бұрын
It is an engineering marvel. You know how unbelievably tall it is. Quite impressive from the top. Museum below is phenomenal.
@Telecaster324
3 ай бұрын
Only thing overrated is this channel
@jeremyphillips3992
3 ай бұрын
That copium is hitting hard huh?
@Telecaster324
3 ай бұрын
@@jeremyphillips3992 I'm sure you've never had enough money to travel so I'm sure you've never seen it lol
@jeremyphillips3992
3 ай бұрын
@Telecaster324 i live 30 mins from there XD ive traveled all over the US not only thanks to being a contracted welder and going to jobs based outside of my state but the money that came with it. Dont project so much because you never left STL
@Telecaster324
3 ай бұрын
@@jeremyphillips3992 lol I've lived near it my whole life, but I've definitely left lol been coat to coast. Im sure a good portion of your story is bs, like maybe your dad is a welder or someone you know is but definitely not you. Ask how I know this, please
@jeremyphillips3992
3 ай бұрын
@Telecaster324 again do not project to hard your copium is showing XD i was a welder for 15 years and did my fair share of sight seeing. Again that copium be hitting hard af. XD
@samanthafarmer6811
2 ай бұрын
as a native to st. Louis, do you grasp the architectural majesty of the Arch, the work that went in to it, the fact it hasn't fallen or collapsed do to earthquakes, what it takes to maintain it. how could you look at this Engineering Marvel and feel underwhelmed? they built the arch piece by piece it wasn't assembled laying down or something no, they had to build bigger cranes to reach the top of the arch to place the final piece. it is the Gateway to the West a monument to what St. Louis started out as.
@jayboutte4799
3 ай бұрын
I moved to St. Louis last year I think it’s kool as hell and the construction of the 200 million dollar museum that was completed in 2018 beneath it is unreal u can’t describe u have to see it
@user-mx2zq7gn3j
Ай бұрын
Been up there twice, will g o again when leaves are off the trees so can see farther than when trees are fully in bloom. Visit the museum and theater under the Arch. Lots to do nearby, too. Eat, carriage ride , Art Wall , old courthouse, and more. Put in a bathroom at the top of the Arch for emergency use. Go to our besutiful Zoo, Art Museum, Sled down Art Hill. Plenty to do in STL, the Gateway to The West. We welcome you.
@suebecker2893
Ай бұрын
Outstanding museum and theater. Outstanding architecture.
@TheFearlessDisaster
Ай бұрын
I've lived in Missouri my whole life and I'm 31 years old and have never been to the Arch, I've been told by others that there's a like a St. Louis Sports Museum under the Arch. I want to go wherever I get the chance
@OsageScoutMom
2 ай бұрын
I live not far from STL. It is not overrated. It's pretty great and overwhelming when you're under it. I do not have enough courage to go up though. We love going.
@ramirezrm
3 ай бұрын
I'd go. I remember reading about it when I was a boy, in the 60's. I thought it was a beautiful example of modern design and still do.
@adventureswithjohnmumford.9900
24 күн бұрын
Back in the day on the river, in front of the arch, there used to be to be a McDonald’s river boat a helicopter service and a casino Riverboat.
@Jaggerbush
Күн бұрын
I think its beautiful. Im from Pittsburgh (where it was built and shipped from. Also the company who erected it was Pittsburgh based too) - who thinks its overrated? Ive been to the Eiffel Tower and i think the arch is more special than the tower.
@rclark163
3 ай бұрын
Lived in St Louis all of my life and I have never ever ever been or had a desire to visit the arch.
@dean314videos9
2 ай бұрын
FYI… none of your Bluetooth devices will work near the arch. They use a jamming device to stop drones flying near there. So yeah no remote controls, etc will work there.
@sallylambert7552
3 ай бұрын
An amazing and unique structure. Watch the film how this was built. Its beautiful! You can see it for miles. I live a few miles from here.
@joelweinberg18
Ай бұрын
A beautiful piece of architecture and engineering
@cowboycrushfan
7 күн бұрын
There's so much more to do than just going up and down in an elevator. There's an entire museum inside and underground.
@jeffwebb2966
2 ай бұрын
It is a beautiful piece of sculpture. Stand at the base and it is really impressive. It is not like the rest if the nature parks which i love too!
@red_icee962
3 ай бұрын
I love it!! A lot of my childhood memories involve the arch. I live in alton right across the river and i could see it everytime i went to St. Louis.
@davidpowell270
3 ай бұрын
This person must never have actually been there. Not only is it an amazing experience to go up to the top of the arch, but there is a huge museum underground. This is the Museum of Westward Expansion. Theater down there too. The movie of the building of the Arch is fascinating.
@joycelittlejohn4985
3 ай бұрын
Definitely not overrated or over hyped if your not from around the area we don't care if yall dont like it we LOVE IT
@darkavenger2861
Ай бұрын
It’s more than just a high place to look out of there is a museum under it that teaches you a lot it is worth the trip
@mortal_legacy9540
28 күн бұрын
Well the history behind it makes it pretty underrated if you ask me
@alansullentrop6450
2 ай бұрын
It's the most fascinating monument ever constructed. It beats a group of men carved in rock.
@pattyp113
3 ай бұрын
Was so funny while going up in the tram our grandma Fowler was totally freaked. It was during the opening of the Arch and you gotta understand that the tram has to maneuver it's way up the leg so it was creaky! Well while we were all laughing getting off our grams was heading down the stairway to get the hell out! Ended up she was stoked when we all returned later on. Rip Grandma!
@flipside2086
2 ай бұрын
I like the Arch, The surrounding park is pretty nice
@michaelbaker6983
7 күн бұрын
If you come for the Arch, St. Louis throws in a zoo, three museums, a garden, a science center, and out door theatre for free with your visit.
@stephensanderson9684
3 ай бұрын
It's way bigger up close. From a distance you're like big whoop. There's also an underground museum that is free along with the tram ride.. you will think twice about going up the arch once you realize how tall it actually is
@Kenagen9939
3 ай бұрын
It's a monument, plain and simple. No need to try to cause division where non is needed.
@ITSACREWTHANG
3 ай бұрын
I was born and raised in Missouri, in the home town of Mark Twain and I've been to St Louis thousands of times in my 42 years....and been inside the arch once and haven't felt the need to go back. We stay away from the city. It's too dangerous down there anymore. We drive around and look at it, but that's about it.
@Mark-lq3sb
2 ай бұрын
I've never been to Hannibal, MO and have never felt the need to go there.
@DwayneK-gg5ko
6 күн бұрын
@@Mark-lq3sb There is no need to go to Hannibal. What a dump of a town. The town makes their living off of stop light cameras.
@akaronnin9632
3 ай бұрын
it’s fun seeing it while approaching the city
@Ohyou8one2
Ай бұрын
Well it’s not the Willis Tower.. it is an interesting attraction and worth seeing.. fun fact- my family once owned the land where the Arch sits now in the 1800’s.. my ancestors were on the Lewis and Clark expedition and settled Grafton IL and owned much of the land south of there.. cheers
@nacho.taco.chimichanga
3 ай бұрын
I live in a small town next to the arch, and if you are in some certain areas in that said town, you can see the arch
@stevencarson9228
3 ай бұрын
To be honest, having travelled a lot of the states, many things are heavily over rated. There's some great museums and a few decent historic sites, but most of it is simply commercial twee and over crowded destinations. For such a huge land mass, it's probably the least endowed with cultural or historic places of interest.
@princewells8441
3 ай бұрын
It’s a one off one experience. The Arch is one of the best monuments in the world.
@doctorj6030
3 ай бұрын
It Isn't overrated, its a great architectural monument.
@tjtull
Ай бұрын
I see it almost every day. It's not overrated, I will agree that it's something you only need to "go up in" a time or two. I've taken many people to it. It's not really a "park" as others have said, it's more of a national monument. BTW, it's not "there is much better places", it's "there ARE much better places".
@KingKongBoyy
3 ай бұрын
Due to living in Missouri, I disagree that it is overrated. It’s great fun looking at he museum under the arch, as well as going up in the elevator, especially if your doing it with someone scared of heights, lol.
@emoo.182
3 ай бұрын
There's a whole ass museum underneath tho. Pretty big
@elroyblackbean
3 ай бұрын
An ass museum? Sounds like a shitty museum.
@elroyblackbean
3 ай бұрын
That's better than a half ass museum. Whole place feels kinda lazy.
@emoo.182
3 ай бұрын
@@elroyblackbean I mean I went there granted I was little I thought it was aight
@sthpac6910
Ай бұрын
I have a clear view of downtown and the arch from my home office window about 2 miles away. At night it is lit up and I can't get enough.
@darlenecharleston7247
27 күн бұрын
There is an inside museum that's fantastic. I love it.
@618predatorhunters8
Ай бұрын
What monument isn’t “overrated”? The Statue of Liberty is literally just a building on an island, The Washington monument is like one leg of the arch, the Lincoln memorial is a statue of a guy, Mount Rushmore is just four big statues and the arch is a horse shoe shaped building with a museum under it, never understood peoples problems with the arch when it’s just the same as every other monument
@dennisy1837
2 ай бұрын
Walking down the arch, you feel you are standing in a scientific future place. The arch with silver color looks so unreal.
@Einecgames
3 ай бұрын
no this place is amazing and the backstory is even more crazy
@leolawalker1414
14 күн бұрын
No, it's not overrated! It's a beautiful monument!!
@JeffTullock-yx1hd
3 ай бұрын
I went to the top as a kid. It was pretty cool being so high up looking around.
@dennydowling2169
3 ай бұрын
The arch is noe lit at night. This was not done for many yars because there was not a good enough way to properly light it. modern technology has overcome that problem.
@user-jv7ic4gt3u
3 ай бұрын
I’ve lived in STL all my life and I am still AMAZED every time I see it. No, it’s not the most beautiful park and doesn’t claim to be. I am not all that proud of STL given the crime and murder rates but NO ONE can diss the arch. It’s incredible. Thumbs down to this hack video.
@riotgear6182
3 ай бұрын
It's a good place to visit if it's actually open.
@Jonkler_Boner
2 ай бұрын
god damn let us at least have this one thing, do you know how boring St Louis is? Ted Drewes and Imo's is only so good
@Lil_TurtleW
2 ай бұрын
I find it under rated and also if you live in St Louis going up the arch is really fun
@LR-je7nn
2 ай бұрын
Definitely not overrated. It's just to dangerous in downtown St Louis. I have been in that area for 30 years.
@LR-je7nn
2 ай бұрын
I watched them build the Gateway Arch from my kitchen window in East St Louis Illinois.
@Koko_music
Ай бұрын
Dude from stl here, a crackhead told me that the arch is actually made for future civilizations to connect with Space colonists to be the first ones to get that spatial Za.
@JohnnyBgood548
3 ай бұрын
Yes it is and don't leave valuable items in plain sight in your car because they will be gone in 60 seconds.
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