Jefferson National Expansion Memorial - St. Louis, MO
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N 38° 37.527 W 090° 11.070
15S E 745101 N 4278974
The Jefferson National Expansion Memorial consists of three elements: the Old Courthouse, the Museum of Western Expansion and, of course, the Gateway Arch.
Waymark Code: WM3A16
Location: Missouri, United States
Date Posted: 03/03/2008
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The Jefferson National Expansion Memorial is more than just the Gateway Arch - although that is the focal point. The operating hours for all the sites between Memorial Day and Labor Day are 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., otherwise the winter hours are 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
The Museum of Western Expansion under the Gateway Arch offers a brief history into the travels of Lewis & Clark, the driving forces causing westward settlement and its affects on the Native Americans. Touring the Museum of Western Expansion is free.
The Old Courthouse on the western edge of the property is not only important for its wonderful architecture, but it is historically significant for being the site of the Dred Scott Case. Visiting the Old Courthouse is also free.
The highlight of any visit to the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial would be a trip to the top of the Gateway Arch with a summit of 630 feet. Fees are assess if you wish to travel to the top. The fees in 2008 are $10 per person 16 and older, $7 for teens 13-15 and $3 for children 3-12. Discounts are available if you have a National Park Passport.
For an additional fee, you can watch a 45-minute, large screen movie appropriately themed for the site.
At the Ranger Information Station, children can ask for a workbook which, after answering questions from items and artifacts found throughout the Museum of Western Expansion, can earn a Junior Ranger Badge. This is a great opportunity for the children to learn some history, especially if your tram tickets to the top of the arch are not for another hour or so.
The listed coordinates are for the northern leg of the Gateway Arch. Fee parking is available at N 38d 37.755' W 90d 11.073'.
State/States the Park is located...: Missouri
Park Designation: Monument/Memorial
Times the Visitors Center (or Park) is Open....: From: 8:00 AM To: 10:00 PM
Months the Visitors Center/Park is open...: From: 01/01/2008 To: 12/31/2008
Website From the National Parks Service Page of this Waymark...: [Web Link]
SECONDARY website.: http://www.gatewayarch.com/Arch/info/arch.aspx
Are pictures included?: yes
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