Recently we got back from one of our many vacations planned for this year.
We felt that you could easily see the highlights this way.
It is actually the tallest US Monument.
After going through security (like the airport) you will be in a large room.
There is a ticket counter to get tickets to go up the arch (dont miss that!)
To go up to the top of thearchyou get a timed ticket.
Then you wait for one of the small pod elevators.
If you are afraid of small spaces or heights, youll want to skip this.
The pods have a small doorway and youll feel like you are entering a space pod!
It takes 4 minutes to go up, and 3 minutes to come back down.
It is kind of like riding a Ferris wheel.
At the top there are small horizontal windows to look out and get a great view of St. Louis.
Ive heard people talk about the arch swaying, but we did not experience that when we visited.
The kids were actually pretty amused at the top.
You are allowed to stay at the top as long as you like, although it is cramped.
It is a beautiful oasis in the middle of the city.
It is a fun place to let the kids run around and enjoy a little break from sight-seeing.
It is a museum unlike any other.
Adults are encouraged to wear long pants to play too.
We played ALL DAY and my kids still did not want to leave!
Even as a grown-up my eyes were wide with amazement, excitement, and an eagerness to explore!
With that said, I will warn you that it is hard to keep track of all your kids!
I felt like we had to be on our A game to keep track of everyone!
So I think this museum is best suited to K+ (even your teens will love it!)
Would we go back?
YOU BET!We had a really funminication!
