Riding To The Top Of The Gateway Arch In The Tram Car: What It's Like & What You Can See Of St Louis

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Riding To The Top Of The Gateway Arch In The Tram Car: What It's Like & What You Can See Of St Louis
When I was a kid growing up across the river from St. Louis, I got to ride the tram to the top of the Gateway Arch many times. Everytime relatives or friends from out of town came to visit, they wanted us to take them to see it, and I always got to go up with them. I never got tired of that view, or of witnessing the excitement, and even trepidation, of those going up in the Arch for the first time. But I had since moved about 100 miles from St. Louis, and hadn't taken the trip on the Arch Tram in several years. The grounds around the Arch, as well as the Visitor's Center and the Museum, underwent a major renovation and transformation that was officially revealed on July 3, 2018. We hadn't had the chance to see up close what they had done to the Gateway Arch National Park, so we took a trip to check it out. That visit also seemed like the perfect opportunity for me to take the tram ride once again! I was excited about trying it, and was looking forward to seeing if it was like I remembered. The experience was great, and the view from the top of the Arch is still as amazing as I remembered. It's an incredible structure and a marvel of design and engineering combined, making it one of the wonders of my world, at least!
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@kornfreak78
@kornfreak78 3 жыл бұрын
Went up with my Mom back in the 80's... lost her a few years ago... what I wouldn't give to go back to the 80's when life was good and I still had my Mom around.
@r.f.736
@r.f.736 3 жыл бұрын
❤️
@michaelg7456
@michaelg7456 3 жыл бұрын
Ditto, but it was with my Dad. Lost him during the lockdown of 2020.
@fishfire_2999
@fishfire_2999 3 жыл бұрын
80s were a different place n time no doubt .Myself prob was always on drugs and running from the cops .
@deeroberts7094
@deeroberts7094 3 жыл бұрын
I feel ya
@deerski4426
@deerski4426 3 жыл бұрын
😭👍👌✌
@chrisparker4940
@chrisparker4940 3 жыл бұрын
Clark Griswald passed right by in 1983 and wouldn’t stop by on his way to Wally World.
@mam362
@mam362 3 жыл бұрын
and the arch wasn't even closed for repairs
@christopherrice8432
@christopherrice8432 3 жыл бұрын
Excuse me, could you please tell me how to get back on the express way?
@croach69
@croach69 3 жыл бұрын
He got lost on the expressway. Nah, nah. U dont want to go that way! I'm not even from around here. I'm from the east side of Chicago
@seeburg220
@seeburg220 3 жыл бұрын
"Think they know the Commodores?"
@mam362
@mam362 3 жыл бұрын
@@christopherrice8432 they ran into some trouble in st louis
@seansherrod8725
@seansherrod8725 2 жыл бұрын
I can't thank you enough for making this very well detailed video. I've always wanted to know what it was like to go up in the arch.
@GmaGpaAdventures
@GmaGpaAdventures 2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful, Sean! Maybe you'll get the chance to go someday.
@oasis4ever718
@oasis4ever718 2 жыл бұрын
Been there done that
@PichuFan-jx1iw
@PichuFan-jx1iw 2 жыл бұрын
It was really fun and I really thought the backstory was good
@GerhardRichter_myopus
@GerhardRichter_myopus 2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely the same. I've always asked myself these questions. Excellent documentation on this. Thank you very much!
@gimme3steps933
@gimme3steps933 Жыл бұрын
Same here Sean =)
@rubychurch3466
@rubychurch3466 Жыл бұрын
As an Australian who is unlikely to get to do this I really really appreciated your video. I never knew until recently that you could go in the arch. Cheers mate.
@BruceOp
@BruceOp Жыл бұрын
Aussie Aussie Aussie
@sd6835
@sd6835 Жыл бұрын
@@BruceOp Oi Oi Oi
@cheyennewyoming194
@cheyennewyoming194 Жыл бұрын
Random but I just went on the arch in St Louis a few days ago and I heard a family of people from Australia boarding a tram
@amateur_football9751
@amateur_football9751 Жыл бұрын
Interesting you say that, I come across Australians all the time, nearly everywhere, one dude from Melbourne comes to South Texas just to hunt white tail deer, I seen also Aussies in Europe visiting Italy
@Dan-xx5jq
@Dan-xx5jq 11 ай бұрын
A lot of foreign folk do not know that you can go into it to the top. It does not look as big in width from a distance. We had visitors from the UK that were shocked that you could go into it. Unfortunately we didn't have time to do it.
@amodernphoenix
@amodernphoenix 3 жыл бұрын
"Unless you're really claustrophobic, I think you could handle it." Bub, I'm barely making it through this video without screaming.
@GmaGpaAdventures
@GmaGpaAdventures 3 жыл бұрын
I have to admit it’s a small space to be in even by yourself, much less with four other people! I was fortunate to have one to myself.
@plendl1959
@plendl1959 3 жыл бұрын
I didn’t consider myself claustrophobic until I got in the capsule. The ride up was very stressful. I would rather have walked up the stairs. I’d like to go back up if I ever visit there again but I don’t think I could do it.
@Tarheel13
@Tarheel13 3 жыл бұрын
Amen
@guymerritt4860
@guymerritt4860 3 жыл бұрын
I'm the same damned way and about 20 years ago my wife and some friends shamed into going up in this thing - I was freaked. Never again.
@joem2745
@joem2745 3 жыл бұрын
I had to sit in the middle of the walkway trying not to throw up or think about how much it was swaying back and forth.
@cassandrakruggel
@cassandrakruggel 3 жыл бұрын
I feel like an idiot. I never knew you could go inside it.
@GmaGpaAdventures
@GmaGpaAdventures 3 жыл бұрын
Unless you're from the local area, I don't think it's common knowledge that you can go up in the Arch, so don't feel bad.
@christiangonzales7429
@christiangonzales7429 3 жыл бұрын
I'm from Texas, never been to St. Louis and I never knew you could actually go in it either.
@troymiller5739
@troymiller5739 3 жыл бұрын
I know a lot about it from reading percy Jackson. (The first book)
@bettyschneider5268
@bettyschneider5268 3 жыл бұрын
@@GmaGpaAdventures ya iam from Maryland 🇺🇸 never knew either! ⛺🛂🌮🍙🎧🌈 didn't know you could go inside the Arch!
@bettyschneider5268
@bettyschneider5268 3 жыл бұрын
@@GmaGpaAdventures ya St Louis Missouri! I brought my ex boyfriend daughter from there to Maryland on a gray hound bus years ago! Then later sent her back! 😃
@williamsecor7745
@williamsecor7745 Жыл бұрын
I did this "ride" back in 1973 with some college friends and I am both claustrophobic and have an extreme fear of heights. For some reason neither triggered during this trip which I remember very well. The views are fantastic. Your video is spot on to the experience I had. Thanks
@louesparza8003
@louesparza8003 Жыл бұрын
I went up in the late 70s with my two kids and my dad. I don't remember much about the ride up or down except it felt like I was in a bullet. I really enjoyed being up top. My dad was a St Louis ironworker so the trip was very informative about steel and cables and things. He told me how safe it was so not too scary. He also worked on missile silos in North Dakota and many other interesting structures. I miss him.
@liquiddinamyte
@liquiddinamyte 3 жыл бұрын
Damn,.. Would have never guessed that there is a ride inside. 0.0
@nwillson999
@nwillson999 3 жыл бұрын
Or that workspace mentioned in the middle. It's bigger than it looks I suppose
@carlr.2322
@carlr.2322 3 жыл бұрын
Me either 👍
@johnmeye
@johnmeye 3 жыл бұрын
The cars that go upside down are the best!
@trevorjameson3213
@trevorjameson3213 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah it's pretty cool, I've been up to the top before. The arch does sway a little on a windy day, and you can feel it at the top.
@auroraskywalker4475
@auroraskywalker4475 3 жыл бұрын
@@johnmeye haha!!!
@TheSharron
@TheSharron 3 жыл бұрын
I talked my husband into going up,in 1999...I had been up many times,since I lived there.He was an unwilling participant,but finally gave in.He has told me,many times,since that day...how grateful he was because it was an adventure and a wonderful experience
@kelseymiller5603
@kelseymiller5603 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for this video. As someone who suffers anxiety, particularly triggered by unknown and new situations, a video like this really helps me feel at ease preparing for a visit. Much appreciated.
@GmaGpaAdventures
@GmaGpaAdventures Жыл бұрын
Glad to hear it helped!
@area.man.
@area.man. Жыл бұрын
I can be like that as well. I was up in the Washington Monument and after about 15 minutes started to feel some some swaying and started to feel panic. I wonder is this is like that.
@GmaGpaAdventures
@GmaGpaAdventures Жыл бұрын
It might be similar in some respects. The Arch can sway somewhat in a strong wind, and is built to sway as much as 18 inches. But, you don’t have to stay long, and I’ve seen people take the next tram down right away. Everyone’s different, and there’s no shame in doing a quick turnaround at the top, or just not going up at all.
@mikeymike1981
@mikeymike1981 Жыл бұрын
Becareful the elevators are VERY small, first and only time i ever got claustrophobic
@joshiecon722
@joshiecon722 2 жыл бұрын
As someone who was born and raised and still live in St Louis it's nice to see so many people interested in the Arch. The city really does have so much to offer people.
@GmaGpaAdventures
@GmaGpaAdventures 2 жыл бұрын
We completely agree with you...St. Louis is a great city and we love it! We go there often, and even though we don't live in the area anymore, it still feels like home.
@brianarbenz1329
@brianarbenz1329 2 жыл бұрын
I haven’t visited St. Louis since Bob Gibson was on the mound and Harry Carey was in the booth. The Cardinals were my childhood dream team and that two-day trip was magic! I’d love to return and see (or appreciate) the whole city.
@jamesnash6101
@jamesnash6101 Жыл бұрын
Ya, after watching this. I think I'll make a stop in St Louis.
@painkillerjones6232
@painkillerjones6232 Жыл бұрын
@@jamesnash6101 Wear a vest. A bulletproof one.
@jamesnash6101
@jamesnash6101 Жыл бұрын
@@painkillerjones6232 why would you say that?
@matthewcarey3148
@matthewcarey3148 3 жыл бұрын
I have to admit, riding to the top of the arch was a lot cooler than I thought it was going to be. In fact, so was St. Louis! The zoo is great, good restaurants, and the City Museum is one of the most unique places I have ever been to. That place alone is worth the trip.
@GmaGpaAdventures
@GmaGpaAdventures 3 жыл бұрын
Glad you got to see some of the sights of St. Louis! And I agree...the City Museum is one-of-a-kind!
@alastairgreen6783
@alastairgreen6783 Жыл бұрын
It's unique, not most unique. Something is unique or it is not.
@frankfarago2825
@frankfarago2825 Жыл бұрын
@@alastairgreen6783 To hell with you.
@RaymondCore
@RaymondCore Жыл бұрын
When I hear or read, 'St. Louis', the first thing I think of is beef and BBQ. I'll bet it's a great food town. Thanks for the free ride and views with labels.
@dans4270
@dans4270 3 жыл бұрын
I'm 55 years old and this is the first time I'm hearing you can go inside to the top 🤦🏻‍♂️ I've been robbed 😢😭😭😭
@GmaGpaAdventures
@GmaGpaAdventures 3 жыл бұрын
Lots of people don't know about that...you can't tell by looking at it. Now that you know, maybe you'll get a chance to do it someday!
@trevorjameson3213
@trevorjameson3213 3 жыл бұрын
That's surprising. I've been in it before when we visited St. Louis. It's pretty fun, you should go sometime. They also have an interesting movie/video in the museum that shows how it was built. The view from the top is nice, but a little stomach churning if it's a windy day, because it does sway a bit.
@jefffuehr366
@jefffuehr366 3 жыл бұрын
I'm almost 53 and i never knew that either
@jerrymccrae7202
@jerrymccrae7202 3 жыл бұрын
No your alive to enjoy it!
@lorenavelvet
@lorenavelvet 3 жыл бұрын
I didn't discover that until we went there (May 2013) and I was 46 at the time. It was amazing! As we watched people exiting the tram I saw a woman get out looking a bit red and fanning herself. It made me worry that it was going to be a very warm and cramped ride up. I'm not claustrophobic but it worried me that it was going to be an unpleasant experience. It really wasn't though. She must have been claustrophobic or maybe having a heat flash. You must go if you can!
@meangene98
@meangene98 3 жыл бұрын
In 1969, when I was 9, my family moved from NY to Ca. We went up in the Arch and then followed Route 66 all the way to the Santa Monica pier. Me and my little sister are the only one’s left from that wonderful trip now. Awesome memories!
@GmaGpaAdventures
@GmaGpaAdventures 3 жыл бұрын
That sounds like an incredible trip...glad you got to make those memories with your family!
@meangene98
@meangene98 3 жыл бұрын
@@GmaGpaAdventures Thanks! It was the best trip of my life. I just wish we had video cameras back then. I’d give just about anything to be able to see my whole family back together again, even just on video.
@sharondavid-melly1498
@sharondavid-melly1498 2 жыл бұрын
I love St Louis !!!🥰
@HowSkills
@HowSkills 2 жыл бұрын
@@sharondavid-melly1498 I happen to love St. Louis too...one of my favorite places! Feels like I'm home whenever we go there.
@jeffcolorado
@jeffcolorado Жыл бұрын
I went up in the arch around 1972 while visiting friends near St. Louis. Even more than the view, I recall the interesting ride in the claustrophobic elevator, creaking and shuddering as it slowly adjusted itself on the way up. Even more than 50 years later, it's a strong memory.
@GmaGpaAdventures
@GmaGpaAdventures Жыл бұрын
There's no ride quite like that one, for sure! It sticks with you!
@garykorzelius5930
@garykorzelius5930 3 жыл бұрын
I have a intense fear of heights, but after watching this I know I could go. Being inside and looking down does not bother me. Thank you for showing me this, I now have another destination to go to when things get back to normal.
@GmaGpaAdventures
@GmaGpaAdventures 3 жыл бұрын
I’m glad you feel like you could go now, and I hope that you’ll get that chance soon!
@trevorjameson3213
@trevorjameson3213 3 жыл бұрын
Well the arch is great if you're scared of heights. Lol. When I went to the top, it was a windy day, and you could feel it swaying. You should still do it because it's worth the trip and the views from the top are really nice.
@lorenavelvet
@lorenavelvet 3 жыл бұрын
I would say don't go on a windy day so you'll have a more pleasant experience. I truly enjoyed it. Even the very cozy ride up and down with my boyfriend plus 3 strangers. It goes quick enough. Just a heads up when you're looking out the windows it's at a slight slant. You just have to remember that you're safe and in a steel structure. To me it was so fun! I really enjoyed it and would do it again. 😊
@jessieycapes7647
@jessieycapes7647 2 жыл бұрын
I heard someone fell off the arch last year I would rethink your thought.
@W.Vanderbilt
@W.Vanderbilt 3 жыл бұрын
I always knew there was an "elevator" inside. Thus was the first time I ever seen inside of it. Thanks!
@cdarw
@cdarw 3 жыл бұрын
I wanted to go up a couple years ago when I was in St Louis for business, but didn’t have time. You have given me the next best thing!
@GmaGpaAdventures
@GmaGpaAdventures 3 жыл бұрын
Glad I could do that! Maybe you'll get a chance to do it for real someday.
@savage22bolt32
@savage22bolt32 2 жыл бұрын
In 1973 I drove by it on a trip to CA & BC. Unfortunately my traveling mates didn't want to spend the time to stop.
@jaypickett3552
@jaypickett3552 2 жыл бұрын
@@GmaGpaAdventures Great video, sir! It brought back memories of the tour when I was there at the age of 14 in 1972. My mom was from St Louis and my dad was from Fredricktown. We drove from Seattle in a station wagon much like the Griswolds in the cinematic masterpiece “Vacation”.
@rulerofomicronpersei8
@rulerofomicronpersei8 2 жыл бұрын
In my 51 year existence, I never knew how they actually went up the arch, I knew they did. I just didn’t get how, now I do thanks to you. Thanks! Great video!
@GmaGpaAdventures
@GmaGpaAdventures 2 жыл бұрын
I'm glad it helped! It's a very unique mode of transportation, isn't it!
@bernieschmitz4192
@bernieschmitz4192 3 жыл бұрын
Went up the tram once with a group of engineering students and the Park Service guide let us walk down the stairs to see the internal construction of the Arch. That was pretty cool because the stairs zigged zagged down the inside of the arch leg next to the tram, and eventually wrapped around the tram nearer the bottom.
@GmaGpaAdventures
@GmaGpaAdventures 3 жыл бұрын
That's awesome...I'd like to do that some day. If I remember right, there are 1076 steps, and I'd love to see how they're constructed. Glad you were allowed to do that!
@bernieschmitz4192
@bernieschmitz4192 3 жыл бұрын
@@GmaGpaAdventures the top third of the steel stairs run parallel to the front doors of the tram as it starts its gradual decent down. As the arch leg interior begins to widen, the stairs start to zig zag around the interior wall of the arch, supported on a triangular steel framework. The bottom 2/3 of the leg, the stairs zig zag across the interior sides, and the tram glides down the center surrounded by the descending stairs. I recall the day after my decent, my legs were really sore.
@codystephens5939
@codystephens5939 3 жыл бұрын
This is wayyy different. We went like 15 years ago. They use to be normal metal color and the museum was way different also. Awesome renovations they did!
@trevorjameson3213
@trevorjameson3213 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah I noticed that too. It's completely different now. We went back in '97 and the elevator thing was yellow, with a small steel bench on either side. The museum wasn't much back then, but they did show the movie about how it was built. Fun experience and nice views from the top.
@Lunafalls
@Lunafalls 3 жыл бұрын
It really didn't look like much of a "museum". Unless he just didn't show much of it.
@thomasjacques5286
@thomasjacques5286 2 жыл бұрын
My last visit was back in 1973 when I was stationed at Scott AFB. Still remember what an amazing experience that was. What a marvelous piece of engineering.
@GmaGpaAdventures
@GmaGpaAdventures 2 жыл бұрын
It really is incredible, and the tram system is one-of-a-kind. Amazing piece of architecture and engineering. Glad you had the chance to go!
@stevieg314
@stevieg314 2 жыл бұрын
I was up there with my family in the early 70's; as a kid, i was kinda nervous but once we got up there it was thrilling and amazing! My parents have passed now, but the memory of them taking us kids up there will never be forgotten! :)
@GmaGpaAdventures
@GmaGpaAdventures 2 жыл бұрын
Glad you were able to make that memory with them!
@mam362
@mam362 3 жыл бұрын
I remember as a little kid being terrified riding in that tram because my friends thought it was funny to try to make it rock back and forth as much as possible.
@bjkess
@bjkess 3 жыл бұрын
Jfc
@bettyschneider5268
@bettyschneider5268 3 жыл бұрын
You mean that ferris wheel rocks back and forth when you're in it I hate riding in that! ☕🎡🎡🎡🎠
@DeadRaymanWalking
@DeadRaymanWalking 3 жыл бұрын
I was scared as well thinking it'd go upside down...which it didn't :P
@gravemind3590
@gravemind3590 3 жыл бұрын
That's a good indicator to stop being friends with those kinds of people. They aren't intelligent and seem to never change. Keep the intelligent ones around.
@mam362
@mam362 3 жыл бұрын
@@gravemind3590 they were 6 or 7 at the time. i won't hold it against them :)
@gavincurtis
@gavincurtis 3 жыл бұрын
They did a very nice job with their presentation before you go to the top.
@GmaGpaAdventures
@GmaGpaAdventures 3 жыл бұрын
Yes they did! They give you a good bit of history and background about the Arch, and the on-site museum adds further to the story of St. Louis and it’s role as the Gateway to the West.
@GassersGhost
@GassersGhost 3 жыл бұрын
I'm from St. Lou-ish and I think we often forget how awesome that thing is. I've been to the top more times in the last 50 years than I can remember. It never gets old, just more expensive. Worth every penny.
@GmaGpaAdventures
@GmaGpaAdventures 3 жыл бұрын
I'm agree...I'm still impressed by it!
@rgj8044
@rgj8044 2 жыл бұрын
This was a great experience for us Australian tourists! Highly, highly recommended!
@GmaGpaAdventures
@GmaGpaAdventures 2 жыл бұрын
Glad youwere able to go and see it! It's a very unique experience.
@AverytheCubanAmerican
@AverytheCubanAmerican 3 жыл бұрын
The most unique monument in our country imo And a unique elevator too! Interesting way to get to the top. An iconic landmark of the country that provides amazing views at the top
@GmaGpaAdventures
@GmaGpaAdventures 3 жыл бұрын
I agree with all you said! There’s nothing quite like it.
@dougn2350
@dougn2350 3 жыл бұрын
It was a unique time in America's history. We were such a super rich nation that we could erect giant monuments such as this.
@xhristian1
@xhristian1 3 жыл бұрын
@@dougn2350 STFU MAGA boy.
@johnsmith1474
@johnsmith1474 3 жыл бұрын
By amazing you mean "really high?" There is nothing to actually see, just flat expanse.
@gardensteps
@gardensteps 2 жыл бұрын
@@johnsmith1474 Still better view than from atop the San Jacinto Monument.
@smileymarshn7973
@smileymarshn7973 3 жыл бұрын
Been many times. On a windy day, it is something special.
@GmaGpaAdventures
@GmaGpaAdventures 3 жыл бұрын
For sure! It's built to sway up to 18 inches, so in a strong wind it's a whole other experience.
@carolannclement6041
@carolannclement6041 3 жыл бұрын
I don't think I would pay for that. I used to go to the WTC all the time go outside from 109 stories. WOW what a view. I miss it dearly.
@ShadowsEdge785
@ShadowsEdge785 2 жыл бұрын
As a former St. Louis Arch tour guide myself (2018), I can say that the guy you had as a tour guide, is one of the best. Looking back at how it was when I worked there to how it was just a year ago, is kind of jarring. The queue would always be packed and we would always end up with total strangers in cars together. Nowadays they couldn't do that. Anyways, great video. I haven't been back there and to the top since I left. You really covered all the best parts and the greatest views. And you gave me a little bit of nostalgia from my time working there.
@GmaGpaAdventures
@GmaGpaAdventures 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching, and I’m glad it brought back some memories for you! The guide did a great job, and sounds like I was lucky to get him for my tour.
@Leona8Cooper
@Leona8Cooper 4 жыл бұрын
Excellent videos on the Arch! I truly had no idea there was a museum or that you could ride to the top. I thought it was just a giant sculpture!
@GmaGpaAdventures
@GmaGpaAdventures 4 жыл бұрын
Yes, just to look at it you wouldn't think you could go up to the top of it! Incredible design and engineering.
@sarw9294
@sarw9294 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, me too.
@lawrup
@lawrup 3 жыл бұрын
Wow no idea it was shallow
@creamcheese6662
@creamcheese6662 3 жыл бұрын
U must b a millennial?
@bluedevil29601
@bluedevil29601 3 жыл бұрын
@@creamcheese6662 what does that have to do with it? I was born in 1991 and I've seen the arch in person several times, I never knew there was a museum
@user-lw7rp4eb3k
@user-lw7rp4eb3k 3 жыл бұрын
As a St. Louis native in the suburbs of Fenton area. I go every year four times. Different seasons always something New. Love it.
@mikethompson6297
@mikethompson6297 3 жыл бұрын
Fenton !!
@GmaGpaAdventures
@GmaGpaAdventures 3 жыл бұрын
That’s a great idea! The city view changes a lot with the seasons, so you won’t be seeing the exact same thing every time. Shout out to Fenton!
@headishome8452
@headishome8452 3 жыл бұрын
Oh Fenton.... lol many memories of Fenton. 😁
@rvnmedic1968
@rvnmedic1968 2 жыл бұрын
My wife and I went up in 1981. It seemed like there were only two seats, side by side. Very nice narrated vid, good camera work. Cheers from Syracuse, NY Bob
@GmaGpaAdventures
@GmaGpaAdventures 2 жыл бұрын
Glad you had the chance to take the ride to the top! They've made a lot of changes to the tram ride and the Arch itself over the years, so it probably is different now than it was back then. Thanks a lot for taking the time to comment and watch...we appreciate it!
@kellycoleman715
@kellycoleman715 Жыл бұрын
I did this in 1974 when I was a senior in high school. It was pretty exciting then. Our band played at a contest in St. Louis.
@astrofrk
@astrofrk 3 жыл бұрын
I went up it in the mid-70's with my dad and sister. Good times but I miss my dad.
@GmaGpaAdventures
@GmaGpaAdventures 3 жыл бұрын
Glad you have that memory with your dad.
@thepinkyprincesspoetc.a.5767
@thepinkyprincesspoetc.a.5767 3 жыл бұрын
My parents went in the 70’s to!
@impagain
@impagain 3 жыл бұрын
The before-times are so strange looking back. 5 people, possibly strangers, in such a tiny confined space. So many surfaces to disinfect. The craziest part is that this is only 1 year and 10 days ago, and it feels like an entirely different world.
@syntenel2283
@syntenel2283 3 жыл бұрын
Honestly screw anyone who wants it to stay like this dystopian, depressing shell of a world forever. Things must go back soon.
@abnormallynormal8823
@abnormallynormal8823 3 жыл бұрын
@@syntenel2283 I mean there are some things that should stay. Like blowing out birthday candles on an entire cake, then serving the cake that was just blown on to all of the guests. That shits nasty
@phillhuddleston9445
@phillhuddleston9445 3 жыл бұрын
@@abnormallynormal8823 I agree with that.
@CalCapone3
@CalCapone3 3 жыл бұрын
@@syntenel2283 Yes, shit sucks. But screw anyone who wants to ignore a global plague and kill millions of people. Things will go back to normal when enough people get vaccinated, and not any sooner.
@mrsj1417
@mrsj1417 3 жыл бұрын
@@syntenel2283 Syntenel needs their diaper changed obviously. Can't handle facts, science or logic - so they throw a big adult temper tantrum because they can't have their own way. Time for your nap.
@BeerBaron-hx4ev
@BeerBaron-hx4ev Жыл бұрын
I visited back in the late 80's. It's way bigger at the base than I thought. Still cool all these years later. Thanks for bring back good memories.
@GmaGpaAdventures
@GmaGpaAdventures Жыл бұрын
Glad we could help you with the memories! Thanks for taking the time to watch.
@wendywyll5032
@wendywyll5032 Жыл бұрын
When I was there, I did not go up because I feared my claustrophobia would be too much and regretted not going since. If I had known that you can see the stairs and mechanics of the building through the window door while riding up and down, I would have done it. I thought you were in that small space with no window whatsoever. Thanks to your video, I will go on the next chance I get❤
@GmaGpaAdventures
@GmaGpaAdventures Жыл бұрын
Awesome! It does help being able to see out a window. Can't imagine walking all those stairs, but I guess maintenance and Park employees have to do that sometimes.
@michaelvachon1334
@michaelvachon1334 3 жыл бұрын
Brings back memories - Went up in the early 90's.
@oldschoolwarrior
@oldschoolwarrior 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome video! I was in St. Louis as a kid and passed on going into the arch. Afterward my mom told me how claustrophobic she was in the elevator and I decided I could never do it. Now I have a real sense of what it would be like to visit the top of the arch. Thank you so much!
@GmaGpaAdventures
@GmaGpaAdventures 3 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped you get to see what the experience is like...thanks for watching!
@SFVnative
@SFVnative 2 жыл бұрын
The elevator ride alone would be fun. But not if it didn't have a glass door. All elevators should have glass doors. I can't deal with being completely locked in and can't see out.
@lucianprescott8357
@lucianprescott8357 2 жыл бұрын
I grew up in STL and was a teenager when the arch was being build. I lived on 21st Street and my friends and I would go down to the riverfront and watch them building it. Been up it numerous times and always amazes me. What most people don’t know the arch can sway 16feet however you never notice it do to the size and height.
@TheTXDogMom
@TheTXDogMom Жыл бұрын
Apparently we went up on a windy day because I DID feel it swaying and to this day, I've had a fear of heights from going up in the Arch!
@mademepickaname
@mademepickaname 3 жыл бұрын
I went up in it about 10 years ago. I really like the Gateway Arch. I think it's kind of an underrated/overlooked structure. Until you're actually there, I don't think people appreciate how big and majestic it is. The thing is just colossal. It towers over the whole city and can be seen for miles. I live in NYC and every few years take a road trip to visit people in the Midwest. I always stop in St. Louis to check out the arch.
@GmaGpaAdventures
@GmaGpaAdventures 3 жыл бұрын
I agree with you about it being underrated/overlooked. At 630 feet tall, it's the tallest monument in the United States, and it's a magnificent work of art, architecture, and engineering. Glad you had the opportunity to go!
@jimreilly917
@jimreilly917 Жыл бұрын
While here you oughta check out food on The Hill. See how it compares to NYC Little Italy 😁. Go Cardinals!
@bwps2006
@bwps2006 3 жыл бұрын
Wow! So different than when I was there in the mid 70s. The tram cars back then were cramped, and resembled the inside of an empty dishwasher. Thanks for the video!!
@GmaGpaAdventures
@GmaGpaAdventures 3 жыл бұрын
Ha Ha! "Inside of an empty dishwasher" is a great description.
@stevenlang90
@stevenlang90 3 жыл бұрын
It’s the leaning forward to look out the windows that always makes me clench up...
@trevorjameson3213
@trevorjameson3213 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah same here, especially if it's windy and the thing is swaying, wow that feels weird like you're about to fall!
@briane173
@briane173 3 жыл бұрын
No worse than walking the catwalk on the Space Needle.
@chunkemonke398
@chunkemonke398 3 жыл бұрын
@@trevorjameson3213 Sounds like a rush. I should visit when it's windy
@TheSharron
@TheSharron 3 жыл бұрын
Clench...oh yeah...and we were up there on a windy day.I couldn’t feel the wind until we were in line to go back down.I thought I was going to throw up.
@jakejones5736
@jakejones5736 3 жыл бұрын
You think THAT'S bad. Try going to the top of the Stratosphere in Las Vegas! Been to both.
@IslandDigital
@IslandDigital 2 жыл бұрын
That was interesting , never saw that before … looks like fun
@GmaGpaAdventures
@GmaGpaAdventures 2 жыл бұрын
It's worth doing if you're ever in the area!
@William1962
@William1962 3 жыл бұрын
I had lived in Missouri and never seen or been in the Arch. Your video touring the Arch was well done.
@GmaGpaAdventures
@GmaGpaAdventures 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@nancyharman4795
@nancyharman4795 Жыл бұрын
I've driven through St. Louis on I-70 back around 1990, and while the arch is really amazing to look up at in the daytime, it's pretty awesome at night -- they light the underside, so the approach only shows the far leg curving up in the dark sky, kind of like a giant dinosaur with a verrrrry long neck! 😺💕🐾
@timjester8555
@timjester8555 3 жыл бұрын
Looks like they've improved the cars since I was there. I remember climbing into what looked like a big Maytag dryer!
@headishome8452
@headishome8452 3 жыл бұрын
So many improvements!!! The grounds, the museum it is so wonderful! I live South of St Louis and have been there many times...I can't wait to see all they have done since I last time I was there!!
@bossmith8285
@bossmith8285 3 жыл бұрын
Exactly what I remember saying! Was such a claustrophobia inducing experience. Worth it though.
@ryansgirl2002
@ryansgirl2002 2 жыл бұрын
I thought it reminded me of the thing Mork from Mork and Mindy travelled in! But no, Maytag dryer really nails it!! ✔️💯💯
@apaulmcdonough2170
@apaulmcdonough2170 2 жыл бұрын
The primary difference is the Cars make more frequent and less dramatic leveling corrections.
@chopitup9950
@chopitup9950 2 жыл бұрын
It was a Maytag dryer.
@charleslee3590
@charleslee3590 3 жыл бұрын
The Arch is an amazing thing to view, travel up and down in too. My one visit there the day was grey, overcast with drizzle rain. The wind picked up as we we in the museum and waiting to ascend. By the time we reached the top the gust were 25-30 mph. The Arch...SWAYS! WOW! I thought we were heading for the Mississippi River. I had to restrain the little girl scream that was trying to come out...OF ME. Loved it all. Thanks for the memory.
@GmaGpaAdventures
@GmaGpaAdventures 3 жыл бұрын
HaHa! Yes, it does move in high winds...it was made to sway! And even if you know it's supposed to, it's still a weird feeling to be up there when it does. I looked it up and found this about that: "The Arch has 60-foot deep foundations and is built to withstand high winds and earthquakes. The structure sways about one inch in a 20 mph wind; it is designed to sway up to 18 inches in 150 mile per hour winds." Crazy!
@jimkreiling9166
@jimkreiling9166 Жыл бұрын
I am terribly afraid of heights. I forced myself to do this a number of years ago. I just barely managed to handle my fears, and while I feel a sense of accomplishment, I would never do it again. I still sweat when I think about the experience, and watched this vid all the way through.
@bondgabebond4907
@bondgabebond4907 Жыл бұрын
As a child did you ever go with a parent shopping in a tall building? My dear mom took me shopping and left me in the toy section. I could not walk to the window. Today, in my 70s and healthy, I still do not like heights. I still regret going into the Stratosphere in Las Vegas. It was terrifying. I unfortunately took that ride that shot straight up but on the way down, the carriage that held us lowered at an unsteady rate, causing motion sickness that lasted for the rest of the day. I even hate riding on aircraft. Did enough of that in the Air Force. If I was meant to fly I'd be a Raven, but I'm only a humble human.
@timfarmer648
@timfarmer648 2 жыл бұрын
My grandfather and grandmother stopped and we went up on our way from Mitchell Indiana to crowley TEXAS. I loved it, and the river was so close the next week they had to close the arch down. It was 1980. 🤠👍
@GmaGpaAdventures
@GmaGpaAdventures 2 жыл бұрын
The river has done that a few times, and it's amazing when you see how far below the Arch the water normally is.
@joepalmer3208
@joepalmer3208 3 жыл бұрын
I just happened on this video, thank you for the virtual experience!
@GmaGpaAdventures
@GmaGpaAdventures 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for going along!
@mechazawa1186
@mechazawa1186 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video, im from indonesia and very curious about 'how to get to the top of the St Louis Arch' in 03.00 am. So i found this. Now i can sleep 😴
@GmaGpaAdventures
@GmaGpaAdventures 3 жыл бұрын
Lol! Glad it helped you get to sleep! Take care of things in Indonesia and sweet dreams.
@janicepedroli7403
@janicepedroli7403 Жыл бұрын
I did not know it worked. My dad put that in. In 1955 I could stand on the front porch of 3990 Sarpy and see both legs of the arch going up and where my dad worked.
@derekwhite9932
@derekwhite9932 3 жыл бұрын
Cold days hold less moisture in the air. Clear winter nights the stars pop.
@robertsummers753
@robertsummers753 3 жыл бұрын
I was a truck driver for years man and would always go through St Louis going out west and I always wondered what it was like inside that thing now I know thank you so much for the tour that you did
@GmaGpaAdventures
@GmaGpaAdventures 3 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome, and I’m glad it helped you see what it’s like.
@ronwest7930
@ronwest7930 3 жыл бұрын
I bet there's no truck parking anywhere by it. I enjoyed seeing it when I was going east over the bridge.
@cheriestolze
@cheriestolze 3 жыл бұрын
I worked there for 4 summers. Oh the stories I have.
@GmaGpaAdventures
@GmaGpaAdventures 3 жыл бұрын
I bet! Can't even imagine...maybe you should make a video!
@Rep0007
@Rep0007 3 жыл бұрын
Okay your audience is waiting...
@ThoosieJP
@ThoosieJP 3 жыл бұрын
@@Rep0007 yes lmao want to hear some
@KimmieJ1920
@KimmieJ1920 2 жыл бұрын
This was a yearly field trip in elementary school for us. STL is my hometown and I love seeing the Arch
@GmaGpaAdventures
@GmaGpaAdventures 2 жыл бұрын
I don't live in the area anymore, but it still feels like my hometown. We get there often, and we love it there. I didn't get to go there on a field trip (awesome that you did!), but made many trips to the top with visiting friends and family. Always enjoyed the ride and the view. Thanks a lot for watching!
@karllieck9064
@karllieck9064 2 жыл бұрын
I went up the Gateway Arch almost 30 years ago and it was a blast. The elevators are exactly as I remembered. Lo! What a engineering marvel.
@GmaGpaAdventures
@GmaGpaAdventures 2 жыл бұрын
It really is an incredible feat of design and engineering - it’s amazing that it was ever built!
@GmaGpaAdventures
@GmaGpaAdventures 2 жыл бұрын
Glad you were able to go!
@clarkmillis1929
@clarkmillis1929 3 жыл бұрын
Nice video. To the point. Should be helpful for those who haven't been there.
@GmaGpaAdventures
@GmaGpaAdventures 3 жыл бұрын
I hope so! Thanks a lot for watching.
@talldude5841
@talldude5841 2 жыл бұрын
This brings back some great memories for me. The first time I went up in the Gateway Arch was in 1970 on a family vacation when I was about 14 years old. It was a lot different back then. I remember old Busch Stadium where you could look right into it, and there was a game going on when we were there. I am 6'6" tall so its a tight fit for me, but doable. Been there a few other times, and this inspired me to go back again. Thanks.
@GmaGpaAdventures
@GmaGpaAdventures 2 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear you're wanting to go back. I can't imagine being 6'6" and riding in that tram! I remember looking down into old Busch Stadium like that too during a game...good times.
@darthstarkiller1912
@darthstarkiller1912 Жыл бұрын
Haven't been up there since I was 10. My family took a trip to Missouri back in August 2002 and my dad and I went to the top of the arch. My mom and brother stayed at the bottom due to my mom's fear of heights. Still have the photos I took from the top. After a few days in St. Louis, we headed to Branson. It sure was a fun vacation for me.
@dave1135
@dave1135 Жыл бұрын
They have changed that a lot, I was last there in 1982, I remember going down steps right near the base of the arch and a large museum underneath it, with the trams being on the east side with a que line.
@scrapcash2421
@scrapcash2421 2 жыл бұрын
I live in Michigan. Have driven by it maybe a dozen times on my way to see my parents in OK. Flown over it several times landing in St. Lo. too. Never been in it. Always wanted to go. Very cool. Thanks for sharing the video. Still on my bucket list!!
@GmaGpaAdventures
@GmaGpaAdventures 2 жыл бұрын
We just got back from Traverse City, Michigan...enjoyed our trip! Hope you get the time someday to go to the Arch and see it in person!
@brianarbenz1329
@brianarbenz1329 2 жыл бұрын
You weren’t a Tiger fan in ‘68 were you? That team broke my heart by inexplicably beating my Cardinals, but I am getting over it, slowly. (Actually the Tigers earned that win👏. They were amazing in the last three games. But I’m still not over it! 😢)
@vacationfan15
@vacationfan15 3 жыл бұрын
I never, ever knew you could ride a tram inside it. I thought it was more like a sculpture. Live and learn! Great video! If I ever get to St. Louis, I’ll be sure to ride it.
@GmaGpaAdventures
@GmaGpaAdventures 3 жыл бұрын
I think you'd find it a totally unique experience!
@josephgardiner9866
@josephgardiner9866 3 жыл бұрын
This great Arch was built with steel from Struthers wells in Warren Pennsylvania my hometown. As I pass by this great amazing icon I can't help but think about my dear Mother.
@GmaGpaAdventures
@GmaGpaAdventures 3 жыл бұрын
Glad it brings back some memories for you.
@user-gy8co5qy2z
@user-gy8co5qy2z Жыл бұрын
I went here with my family in the late 70's. It was the single most traumatizing event of my life. Watching this fills me with anxiety and dread.
@realoneboxing
@realoneboxing 3 жыл бұрын
I'm going to St Louis in about a week. I've never been on the arch, and wanted to see what it's like. I feel prepared now that I watched this.
@GmaGpaAdventures
@GmaGpaAdventures 3 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear it helped! Enjoy St. Louis and even the Arch if you get time.
@lorenavelvet
@lorenavelvet 3 жыл бұрын
Did you get to go to the top of the arch?
@realoneboxing
@realoneboxing 3 жыл бұрын
@@lorenavelvet No, unfortunately. Tickets were sold out.
@Blablagerman
@Blablagerman 3 жыл бұрын
I was always wondering how to get on top of the arch, thanx for this video and greetings from Germany!
@GmaGpaAdventures
@GmaGpaAdventures 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! We have some family that lives near Brandenburg and I’ve visited them once. Germany is a beautiful country!
@irahwebster1088
@irahwebster1088 2 жыл бұрын
As a native St Louisan, the Arch is without question the best thing about St Louis - by far!
@zacharythan1119
@zacharythan1119 2 жыл бұрын
It’s the only good thing lol
@LagartoEl
@LagartoEl Жыл бұрын
It is a beautiful work of sculpture and an extremely well-designed tourist attraction. Don't miss the movie about making it.
@GmaGpaAdventures
@GmaGpaAdventures Жыл бұрын
I agree, on all counts!
@raymondmartin6737
@raymondmartin6737 3 жыл бұрын
I and my wife went up there while visiting friends near Bethalto, Illinois in the early 2000's. It was in January, so it was cold, and there was some snow on the ground. It was very interesting and fun. We also went to a riverboat nearby that was on the Missouri side, called the President casino, as I remember it. We were back visiting our friends in Winter another year when they had the Lewis and Clark reenactment with Keel boats on the river by Ft Dubois, and the Father of the husband we were visiting was a player on one of the Keel boats, on the river. We also visited a nearby museum to see a Keel boat and other historic items there.
@GmaGpaAdventures
@GmaGpaAdventures 3 жыл бұрын
You've had some great experiences in the area! I would like to see the Lewis and Clark reenactment with the Keel boats...very interesting.
@cooldude2251
@cooldude2251 3 жыл бұрын
lay off the enter key jeez
@NZWarriors1995
@NZWarriors1995 3 жыл бұрын
@@cooldude2251 I thought it was going to be a poem
@TheNeonRabbit
@TheNeonRabbit 3 жыл бұрын
I haven't been up in that thing since the 80s. One thing I remember is feeling the whole arch swaying in the wind.
@GmaGpaAdventures
@GmaGpaAdventures 3 жыл бұрын
That’s a big surprise when you feel something that big move back and forth while you’re in it. It’s made to sway as much as 18”, but that would in an extreme wind, and normally it moves only slightly or not at all.
@bonmercer
@bonmercer 3 жыл бұрын
You should be a guide for those like me who want to go to the top but are a little scared. You are a very calming person. You have a very trusting way about you. Thank you for sharing and explaining. Glad I watched this. Nicely done!
@GmaGpaAdventures
@GmaGpaAdventures 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the kind comment and for taking the time to watch!
@hannahsigmon6912
@hannahsigmon6912 2 жыл бұрын
Right, I was just thinking that this is a really nice and assuring video for people who might be a little scared or those who might not be able to go because of their fears/anxiety. Thanks for the video GmaGpaAdventures
@kamily8288
@kamily8288 Жыл бұрын
I went to the top around 2016 when I visited from Tennessee. It was a scary ride to the top but absolutely breathtaking views one I got there.
@ashleymarie5059
@ashleymarie5059 4 жыл бұрын
I’ve lived near STL, my whole 23 years and I’ve never been to the top of the arch. Just the bottom! Great video
@GmaGpaAdventures
@GmaGpaAdventures 4 жыл бұрын
You should try it sometime! Going up in the tram is an experience all by itself, and on a clear day you can see a long ways.
@sarw9294
@sarw9294 3 жыл бұрын
Sounds like me. I’ve lived in DC for 31 years, still haven’t been to the top of the Washington Monument 🙄
@ohmatokita5990
@ohmatokita5990 3 жыл бұрын
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@ohmatokita5990
@ohmatokita5990 3 жыл бұрын
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@kcmsmith31
@kcmsmith31 3 жыл бұрын
Oh you should. It’s a lot of fun
@nope9126
@nope9126 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing. I’ve always been too nervous to go. Now I know what to expect!
@GmaGpaAdventures
@GmaGpaAdventures 3 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped show the experience.Thanks a lot for watching!
@teemukarvonen8525
@teemukarvonen8525 2 жыл бұрын
Love the guide's way of pronouncing Eero Saarinen's name. :D We Finns do it in a bit different way. Would love to visit the Gateway Arch some day!
@GmaGpaAdventures
@GmaGpaAdventures 2 жыл бұрын
I hope you do get the opportunity to see it in person...it is a beautiful piece of architecture and engineering. Eero Saarinen was a true genius. Can you explain how his name should be pronounced...I hate to even try to say it because I know I get it wrong!
@Unclesmokey314
@Unclesmokey314 3 жыл бұрын
my sweat and blood was inside the lettering for the Casino Queen. I cut and fit almost all the lettering into the sign face, both building façade and the huge 2 legged marquee sign. Man, that was a lifetime ago... My ex fiance and I were lining up permission ( because you can get it from the parks dept ) to have a quick nuptials ceremony up there in the top of the Arch. Whew... dodged a bullet there. Great video!
@GmaGpaAdventures
@GmaGpaAdventures 3 жыл бұрын
Lol! Glad you dodged the bullet...doesn't sound like it was a meant-to-be thing. That was a big job doing the Casino Queen letters. That's where a lot of people park and then ride the Metrolink over to Busch Stadium for a Cardinals game.
@catchaser52
@catchaser52 3 жыл бұрын
I Remember the Cars Up In 1969, the Old Stadium was being built. Thanks for the Memories.
@GmaGpaAdventures
@GmaGpaAdventures 3 жыл бұрын
Glad it brought back some good times for you.
@Fluffysocks3124
@Fluffysocks3124 2 жыл бұрын
I went up right before we moved from Illinois when I was 7. My great aunt and uncle had come to visit and my mom forced me to go up because she said “you may never get this chance again.” I was scared because I thought it was some sort of thrill ride. Cried on my great uncles shoulder the entire ride up. 😂 got up there and was unimpressed as a 7 y/o. I’m glad now at 32 that my mom made me go up. Worth it!
@GmaGpaAdventures
@GmaGpaAdventures 2 жыл бұрын
Haha! Great story...I made many trips up to the top whenever relatives came to town, so I can relate. I'm pretty sure I was scared the first time too!
@brucemcgee2281
@brucemcgee2281 3 жыл бұрын
I'm from North Carolina. I knew there was a tram going up to the top of the arch, but it is far more elaborate than I was expecting.
@GmaGpaAdventures
@GmaGpaAdventures 3 жыл бұрын
It’s a unique experience getting to the top! The museum and movie underneath the Arch are worth seeing too.
@Fos3tex
@Fos3tex 3 жыл бұрын
Been in the arch many times! It's great fun!
@headishome8452
@headishome8452 3 жыл бұрын
You must live in the area, like myself.
@KMBrown-ro7dh
@KMBrown-ro7dh 3 жыл бұрын
I went up there one time when I was 8. I can’t do it no more. My nerves are bad and my anxiety is worse.
@GmaGpaAdventures
@GmaGpaAdventures 3 жыл бұрын
I'm glad you had the chance to do it once! There are lots of other things left in the world to experience that won't cause anxiety. Take care.
@KMBrown-ro7dh
@KMBrown-ro7dh 3 жыл бұрын
@@GmaGpaAdventures Bless you!
@harveythepooka
@harveythepooka 3 жыл бұрын
I went as a kid too. I hated every minute of it. Hated the tram, hated the fact the floor was curved at the top, most of all I hated it took so damned long to leave!
@manueldpmingopereznavales5109
@manueldpmingopereznavales5109 2 жыл бұрын
I didn't know that terrifying monument can be climbed. Thanks so much for sharing that great video. I hope to visit it someday in the future.
@GmaGpaAdventures
@GmaGpaAdventures 2 жыл бұрын
I hope you get the opportunity to come and see it for yourself…I think you’d be very impressed to see it up close!
@JMVideos7676
@JMVideos7676 Жыл бұрын
Went there in the late 60s and the ride to the top and the views were just as memorable as when I visited the Statue of Liberty.
@Rep0007
@Rep0007 3 жыл бұрын
When the arch is energized, it becomes a massive time travel portal, and you can get back to 1985 in the tram!
@GmaGpaAdventures
@GmaGpaAdventures 3 жыл бұрын
I knew that, but I was told to keep it a secret! Let’s just keep it between us...we don’t want a bunch of people clogging up the portal and slowing things down.
@mikegruber172
@mikegruber172 3 жыл бұрын
Can it bring you back to a time when that joke was funny?
@timothyschwark6088
@timothyschwark6088 3 жыл бұрын
@@mikegruber172 I laughed my head off!
@mikegruber172
@mikegruber172 3 жыл бұрын
@@timothyschwark6088 ok fine
@brianarbenz1329
@brianarbenz1329 3 жыл бұрын
So you can do the '85 World Series over and hope maybe the ump gets that call right this time and the Cards get the win they earned?
@mattymattyboombalatty3693
@mattymattyboombalatty3693 2 жыл бұрын
“That WAS fun!!!” Fantastic video‼️ I thoroughly enjoyed this ‘Grandma & Grandpa Production’💯🎥🎬❕❕❕ Thank you Grandpa! 👏🏼👍🏼🙌🏼👌🏼😉😃🥳
@GmaGpaAdventures
@GmaGpaAdventures 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a comment…we really appreciate it. And we love the Arch!
@gailjackson-chapman7085
@gailjackson-chapman7085 2 жыл бұрын
My dad took me up into the Empire Building many years ago and that was a site to see.R.I.P. Daddy😘🙏🏾
@GmaGpaAdventures
@GmaGpaAdventures 2 жыл бұрын
Glad you got to make that memory with your father. I've got some great memories of my dad when we went on family vacations...miss him and those good times.
@gailjackson-chapman7085
@gailjackson-chapman7085 2 жыл бұрын
@@GmaGpaAdventures thank you 🙏🏾
@smellyflannel86
@smellyflannel86 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you KZfaq algorithm for recommending this thorough, very well narrated video of the Gateway Arch! 👍
@GmaGpaAdventures
@GmaGpaAdventures 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@avstryker
@avstryker 3 жыл бұрын
The Arch is really cool on a windy day ... it can sway as much as 18 inches at the top.
@GmaGpaAdventures
@GmaGpaAdventures 3 жыл бұрын
That adds a whole other dimension to the experience. The ride doesn’t stop when you get to the top!
@jordanmicahcook
@jordanmicahcook 3 жыл бұрын
I remember going up in this as a kid in the mid 90’s. I was about 4 I think. I remember going up in that elevator and being so scared as it adjusted. I was afraid it was gonna fall. Good news! It didn’t! Thus the comment…
@GmaGpaAdventures
@GmaGpaAdventures 3 жыл бұрын
You're a survivor! It can make you wonder sometimes whether you made a mistake going up in it.
@conscience-commenter
@conscience-commenter Жыл бұрын
Thank you for that tour of the Arch , it was well engineered and cleaner than I expected .
@GmaGpaAdventures
@GmaGpaAdventures Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! It’s well kept up, and it’s an amazing piece of architecture and engineering, for sure.
@mjrodriguez8670
@mjrodriguez8670 Жыл бұрын
I really enjoyed my trip up in the Arch back in 2013. I really enjoyed the views of the city, the Mississippi and the Illinois side.
@GmaGpaAdventures
@GmaGpaAdventures Жыл бұрын
Glad you had the chance to make the trip to the top! You can really see a lot from up there, depending on the weather.
@Pookiepup1
@Pookiepup1 3 жыл бұрын
As a native of St. Louis, I was there when it was built. The joke then was that the two sides wouldn't meet at the top. Of course, they did. On that note, they took their surveyor readings at night so the heat wouldn't distort them. I have been up in the arch several times and the only thing that bothered me was when I realized that, unlike a building, there was nothing under your feet except 630' of air. Of course, the floor of the viewing gallery and the structure of the arch itself gives you more than adequate support, but still a strange realization. In addition to the museum, there is a restaurant and souvenir shop underneath. Try to go on a clear day if you can.
@Garth2011
@Garth2011 3 жыл бұрын
That would be about equal to a 60 story building.
@JustFunandGames
@JustFunandGames 3 жыл бұрын
So, like being on a bridge.
@sandysox
@sandysox 3 жыл бұрын
No thank you but the resturante sounds fun xx
@michelles9358
@michelles9358 3 жыл бұрын
@@JustFunandGames On a windy day you can feel it sway a tad.
@joemckim1183
@joemckim1183 3 жыл бұрын
@@Garth2011 Also the city has a rule that no downtown buildings can be taller than the Arch.
@annessesmith4130
@annessesmith4130 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this video. I am embarrassed to say that I have always heard about it, I have always seen it but I never knew you could go into the Arch and look from the top. You live and you learn...I supposed.
@GmaGpaAdventures
@GmaGpaAdventures 3 жыл бұрын
Don't be embarrassed...there are a lot of people that don't know that you can ride to the top of the Arch. Couldn't tell by looking at it!
@annessesmith4130
@annessesmith4130 3 жыл бұрын
@@GmaGpaAdventures *Giggles* Thanks. I feel better now. I was so embarrassed. I heard people talking about it for years. I seen pictures of it for years. I even had a supervisor who was from St Louis...but I never heard you could go into it. So I will from time to time ask people on my side of the block...."Hey did you know you could take an elevator ride up at the Gateway Arch in St Louis?
@davefinke8193
@davefinke8193 2 жыл бұрын
The St. Louis Arch is a very cool monument; I hope to one day go to the top of it as the view looks amazing.
@GmaGpaAdventures
@GmaGpaAdventures 2 жыл бұрын
And I hope you enjoy the ride when that day comes!
@heyitsme1534
@heyitsme1534 Жыл бұрын
Awesome!!! I’ll probably never be able to experience the arch unless I get one of my impulsive moments and just hop in my car and go. What I liked is the view of all the mechanics on the ride. Not to often when you go on a major monument you get to see the raw part’s that make the actual structure
@GmaGpaAdventures
@GmaGpaAdventures Жыл бұрын
I think that’s interesting too that you can see the inside of the legs of the Arch and they don’t try to hide that from the public.
@TheAnnriv
@TheAnnriv 3 жыл бұрын
I like how your just like calm while your talking like it’s nothing to it! Meanwhile I’m watching this and getting anxiety 😳
@GmaGpaAdventures
@GmaGpaAdventures 3 жыл бұрын
Sorry, didn't mean to cause anyone anxiety! And I know it's not for everyone. Luckily there are other things to see and enjoy at the Arch!
@TheAnnriv
@TheAnnriv 3 жыл бұрын
@@GmaGpaAdventures it’s all good. I do eventually want to go up there @ one point lol
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