Visiting the Gateway Arch in St. Louis, Missouri

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Жыл бұрын

On our way North we took the detour over to St. Louis to visit the Gateway Arch and add the stamps to our book. We had a small amount of time planned here so we kind of rushed through the museum area, but certainly enjoyed walking through the park and seeing the mazing engineering feat of the Arch!
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@erikhill9688 Жыл бұрын

Had the pleasure of running into Adam and Abby in Walmart while they were in Springfield, it would have been awesome to have been able to have a lengthy conversation but wanted to respect their time and not draw unwanted attention to them sense they were just trying to shop for groceries just like everyone else. Very nice people indeed.

@AbomAdventures Жыл бұрын

It was nice to meet you Erik! Funny, there was a man outside driving by the yelled out my name and asked “what tha heck are you doing in Springfield?” 😂

@jimlebiedz5723 Жыл бұрын

I rode the tram to the top and view up there was awesome!

@jeffkeller1669 Жыл бұрын

I've been there once. It is magnificent!

@TheHobbyShopFilms Жыл бұрын

You can feel the arch swaying on a windy day. Sometimes they have to shut down the tram if the weather is bad. Kind of feels like your on an air plane when your at the top of the arch.

@anikindall 10 ай бұрын

Love how much you love the stamps! You are so cute!

@kaydog2008 Жыл бұрын

Welcome to my town across the river!!!! 😉👍👍Back before the reno it was alot smaller it use to be a strait through front to back with 4 doors on both ends. Really old school like a bunker. Have fun on my side of the river in Springfield IL

@mytmousemalibu Жыл бұрын

Went to/up the Arch about 20yrs ago, it was super cool 😎 Perhaps some day, we won't be able to go up in it like the torch of the Statue of Liberty. Go if you can!

@iv0dog Жыл бұрын

I’ve lived in St. Louis my whole life. I’ve been up in the Arch a few times, but I get much more enjoyment from spending time around it. I probably walked those grounds 100 times, years ago. Our downtown has seen much, much better days. My hope is that it will someday, somehow be vibrant again. Whereas Forest Park, is a highlight of the city … more spectacular than it’s ever been. The Missouri Botanical Gardens, also within the city limits, is about the finest garden I’ve seen … ever. I stopped to comment today because I so enjoyed the positive and light hearted couple who made this video. Wishing you safe, happy, and meaningful time.

@sarahtaylor9584 Жыл бұрын

I already knew because my family used to live in St. Louis, Missouri please enjoy your trip. The popular street bridge is bumper to bumper traffic when events are in town.

@SPDLTD Жыл бұрын

I hope you guys went and saw City Museum in St Louis!!! Crazy amounts of industrial heritage in that place and just a short walk from the Arch!

@danicatanner7698 Жыл бұрын

Lived STL my whole life. Worked in THE ARCH but Never been up!

@the6goodwins952 Жыл бұрын

Love you guys……Big Haul Big Haul Big Haul😁

@scrotiemcboogerballs1981 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing buddy I don’t blame you for not going up I have selective fear of heights I can climb some stuff and not others like a roof on a house I get freaked out bad just getting on the ladder but I can climb up a 30+ foot grain bin and open the lid on top lol

@tommyhanlon8012 Жыл бұрын

Visited Saint Louis twice & on both occasions went to the arch but couldn't get up because of maintenance. But to stand under it & look up, gave such an impressive feeling, I still remember it today. Dublin Ireland.

@mytmousemalibu Жыл бұрын

You can feel it sway up there! Its quite the experience!

@chrisdalebout5106 Жыл бұрын

As usual your pictures at the end were spectacular 🙂👍. I really enjoy watching how excited Abby gets. She makes me feel happy.

@bb_37 Жыл бұрын

I visited the Arch 20-25 years ago and took the tram to the top. I was lighter and smaller then; the tram was do-able, but cramped. The views from the top are incredible. You can really appreciate the significance of the Mississippi River when you see it from above. Adam, glad you took notice of the welded stainless steel. It takes a machinist/fabricator/welder such as yourself to appreciate what it took to build the Arch.

@corydriver7634 Жыл бұрын

You two are the best couple to travel with. I’ve seen more than one other KZfaqr channel say the same thing about parking down there by the Arch.

@singleshot2218 Жыл бұрын

I’ve enjoyed many of yours and Abby’s videos. Keep it up Adam, your a great couple! Hello to Abby! Have fun! I’ve been through that area many times! Take care and stay safe buddy! God bless!🙏🎚🇲🇾🇲🇾🇲🇾

@gregprince2523 Жыл бұрын

Was just there Wednesday guys!!! Pulled our 26ft Winnebago down thru the empty warehouses to the riverfront and made it to the parking lot where we backed the TT down the steeeeeeeppppp embankment on the cobblestones and got back onto the narrow little road then backed our rig up over the hump and that was far enough..... took a few pictures of the rig sitting under the arch . My Pop's is 87yrs young and that's all he needed to see. Tell the folks to be very AWARE when visiting this beautiful arch... Many homeless, tent dwellers under the bridges getting to it. Off to the Badlands we go!!

@aquablue3803 Жыл бұрын

It's beautiful been there. Just loved it Have fun and enjoy

@jacobisworld9516 10 ай бұрын

I’ve Always Wanted To Go Up There.

@OzarksWildman Жыл бұрын

Welcome to Missouri! The gateway to the west, home of the Chiefs, Cardinals, Royals, Blues, Mark Twain, Chuck Berry, Jesse James and Harry Truman.

@jimscanlon750 Жыл бұрын

... home of the Cardinals, Blues, Mark Twain, Chuck Berry, Jesse James, Harry Truman, Royals and Chiefs... I fixed it for you 👌🏻

@Dave-in-MD Жыл бұрын

@@jimscanlon750 You have a problem with Kansas City MO?

@jimscanlon750 Жыл бұрын

@@Dave-in-MD not at all but you never list the Chiefs before the Cardinals

@Rickmakes Жыл бұрын

We just visited the arch this summer. We stayed the night at a hotel in St. Louis and had a great view of the arch out our window. We did go up the arch but they don't let you stay up there very long. It was a relatively quick visit as we had to be on our way to Tennessee.

@randalltaylor3448 Жыл бұрын

I can't believe you guys didn't take the tram up the arch.

@rodneywroten2994 Жыл бұрын

GOOD LUCK ON YOUR TRIP. AND PRAYERS FOR NO MORE WHEEL PROBLEMS. GOD BLESS

@AppealToHeaven Жыл бұрын

Haven't read all the comments, but a bit of trivia in case no one else has mentioned it: The Statue of Liberty on her pedestal goes up about half of one of the legs, and The Washington Monument in DC would slide perfectly underneath The Gateway Arch. It is the tallest man-made monument in the United States. Having grown up here, I didn't appreciate its beauty till I moved away & came back. Glad you made this video. I hope you choose to return and go up inside. In order to look out the portals at the top, you have to lean down and are essentially over the edge of the arch. You can feel it swaying back & forth in the breeze. Did it once; won't do it again lol. Cheers.

@SkyhawkSteve Жыл бұрын

As noted many times in the comments, the trip to the top of the Arch is pretty cool! If you stop by again, the museums in Forest Park (not far from downtown) are nice, and the Museum of Transport has a huge collection of locomotives and rail cars. They even have one of the Big Boy locomotives! On a similar rail theme, near Chicago is the Illinois Rail Museum. They operate a handful of locomotives and cars on their grounds. Pretty fun to watch them fire up their steam locomotive and operate it.

@billrotundo7814 Жыл бұрын

Very Cool!!!!

@floridaflywheelersantiquee7578 Жыл бұрын

Enjoy the trip thanks for sharing

@1979augistine Жыл бұрын

Abom running with the buffalo's haha

@tonynagy2042 Жыл бұрын

👏👏Very Cool!!.

@belindabaxter2746 Жыл бұрын

That was good made me have a good laugh

@vegasstoker9647 Жыл бұрын

I've been up the Arch twice. Great views up there.

@bcbloc02 Жыл бұрын

Lewis and Clark actually got together and started their trek from Louisville.

@Lisa-mp9gm Жыл бұрын

Hiiiii from St louis!! :) If you drive past Arnold I will wave to you all

@jacksak Жыл бұрын

Good video! Previously I had watched a documentary on the building construction of the arch. It was extremely interesting and far more complicated than I could have ever guessed.

@ileanaadams6874 Жыл бұрын

Great video.

@aquablue3803 Жыл бұрын

You have a lot memories ❤️ We did to

@randallbayles1326 Жыл бұрын

wow i was just over west of saint louis today and came back through there about rush hour back accross on i70 to effingham and flora il randy bayles

@infoanorexic Жыл бұрын

I've been to the top of the arch ... on a VERY windy day! If the wind gusts had been any stronger, it would have been closed. Yes, it moves a lot in wind. Very discomfited feeling.

@mkzenthusiasts Жыл бұрын

You guys are awesome - to bad La Crosse WI wasn't on your trek

@learnaswegofarm2227 Жыл бұрын

Omg was this on monday!!!! We were there on monday lol dang it! Like i said in the Lincoln vid! If you get up by st joseph id love to buy you guys a meal or a drink! Love both your channels guys! Great entertainment and very informational on abom79 helps me so much starting my own shop!

@tonyn3123 Жыл бұрын

While a little claustrophobic, the tram to the top is well worth the view of the city and river. You should have went up.

@tonyn3123 Жыл бұрын

When in Chicago, go to the Sears Tower. Another side attraction to not-miss. Also, if still open, the Buddy Guy blues club is a super place to relax in the evening. All downtown.

@deemstyle Жыл бұрын

Totally agree. While they stated that they got what they wanted out of their visit- and I fully believe them- I do think they kinda cheated themselves out of a really cool experience. Seeing how the arch was built and then getting to ride the tram and see all the inner structure, it really is an ultra cool experience that they both likely would have enjoyed very much.. Perhaps they'll come back another time; at least they enjoyed what they did see.

@Kevin.odonnell Жыл бұрын

Springfield has a good brewpub called Obed and Isaac’s. Good beer good food. Outdoor seating too.

@bramverbeek2 Жыл бұрын

You guys probably aren't around St Louis anymore, but while I was in the area I visited Meramec Caverns. That was quite beautiful and we had a very nice guide. So maybe a little tip for you :). Have fun!

@izzynutz2000 Жыл бұрын

My hometown

@glastornjet73 Жыл бұрын

Oh man if you are still in stl id love to buy you guys dinner!

@CentralPlainsEnt Жыл бұрын

Good thing you told me that I was going to guess you were at half of a McDonald's with a very faded golden arch!

@kclaptraffic Жыл бұрын

If you make it down to the lake of the Ozarks, check out Riverview rv park in lake Ozark mo. I think you'd like it!

@huntertheparmesancheeseexp Жыл бұрын

i live im washington missouri and welcome to missouri lol

@abdlaware Жыл бұрын

I was able to park on the levee for $10 June 2022

@chkwgn460 Жыл бұрын

Curious, did they have mig welders when the arch was built? When I was there years ago, there was a bunch of debris on those stairs cause the river was recently very flooded up to the stairs. I'm thinking you will be somewhere really close to me or at least passing right by me since I live a bit outside of Chicago just off the main highway to get there. Are you camping or hoteling it for the show?

@stanbrow Жыл бұрын

Went up this with my wife. At some point she mentioned that the floor on the top was not level. I had to look to confirm this. I spent. Most of my wotklife in industry, and am just conditioned to walk on pretty much anything.

@DeutscheReichsbah100 Жыл бұрын

Hello Adam and Abby if you still in the St Louis area and have time? I recommend to visit Caleb and Kim from The 2nd Empire Strikes Back

@jcorbett63 Жыл бұрын

Dang, Adam. Were only 14 miles East on I64.

@AG4QH1 Жыл бұрын

We we're there about 4 years ago. Dave

@ssue4q Жыл бұрын

seriously while you're there you should have gone up in it. that's why I clicked on the video 🤣 look here I am terrified of heights and I went up in it 1995 and it was just a swaying back and forth. people have said it only does it on Windy days but I'm here to tell you it was not windy that day. but I don't regret it one little bit. it's a must-do attraction p.s. I did watch all the way through. but🤔 I'm calling a foul on the two of you. Getting your stamp and not even going up in the arch😩😲😱🥺🤪

@lyleadams4367 Жыл бұрын

I live here in Missouri and haven't been to the Arch yet.

@cdw3423 Жыл бұрын

I'm curious why you didn't go to the top? I visited there many many years ago on a cross country trip and was disappointed to learn the system was down for maintenance so we couldn't go to the top.

@bcbloc02 Жыл бұрын

Adam doesn’t like heights

@danettehead7353 Жыл бұрын

The Arch was built here in my home town of Warren Pennsylvania we don't get mentioned for it though 😞

@danettehead7353 Жыл бұрын

@@jjsjeffjjsjeff it was fabricated here in northwestern Pennsylvania at the factory Pittsburgh Des Moines that is now out of business 142 triangular pieces were built there in 1962 till 1965 and shipped the 700 miles by railcar to St Louis. I'm born and raised here we have a mini Arch in town to commemorate the building of the arch and to honor the Boilermakers who did it

@cschwad559 Жыл бұрын

Gateway to the west!

@ssue4q Жыл бұрын

depending on which way you're going 😂 it's also the gateway to the east. that's where the East divides the West and vice versa ✌️🤣

@MrSilverado1982 Жыл бұрын

I proposed to my Fiancee in the grass under the middle of the arch.

@timhogan2056 Жыл бұрын

You coming to st Joe and pony express

@jeffkeller1669 Жыл бұрын

I'm from St Joseph, Mo. too. Howdy neighbor!

@margaretblom9349 Жыл бұрын

Where did you camp? Was it right IN St.. Louis?

@iv0dog Жыл бұрын

Video shows right across the river.

@jimscanlon750 Жыл бұрын

It looks like the Casino Queens RV Park which is in East St Louis Illinois

@joe6096 Жыл бұрын

I know you guys love antiquing but there’s only one St. Louis arch. If time is tight I think you should have forgone the antiquing for the rest of your day to go up the arch. Who knows when you’ll be able to again?

@AbomAdventures Жыл бұрын

We booked one night. Had to be out of the campground by 11am or they charge you another night. We saw the arch and enjoyed it.

@joe6096 Жыл бұрын

@@AbomAdventures Oh ok I understand.

@dougmottert2258 Жыл бұрын

Where is she from in missouri

@AbomAdventures Жыл бұрын

Independence

@Bellboy40 Жыл бұрын

@@AbomAdventures Independence is where Harry Truman lived also.

@CrazyTony65 Жыл бұрын

It's a good thing you went during the day, not a good place to be at night, very dangerous. I'm disappointed you didn't ride to the top, it's an awesome view.

@thunderstruck1078 Жыл бұрын

St. Louis is a crime-ridden mess of a city. I have a feeling you Americans have been conditioned not to talk about "the culprit". Of course, media is helping to make people ignorant about this (so called "13 does 50") issue, but that stat is incredible when you stop and think about it.

@jamiebouckaert4050 Жыл бұрын

They say lots of things but I've worked in st Louis for the past 6 years, gone to Cardinals, and blues games every year. The city isn't different than any other city regarding crime. Unlike popular belief robbers aren't standing at every corner for your cash. Be smart don't put yourself in a bad situation and you will be fine.

@jimscanlon750 Жыл бұрын

Stay in your lane

@thunderstruck1078 Жыл бұрын

@@jamiebouckaert4050 Murder rate would indicate I'm right. It has hit 50 years high last year and is currently at 67/100k, which is unthinkable. So basically - you have been lucky in the past 6 years. The responses just confirm what I said in my original comment - you've been conditioned to lash out towards anyone who opens the subject.

@thunderstruck1078 Жыл бұрын

@@jimscanlon750 No!

@thunderstruck1078 Жыл бұрын

@@jamiebouckaert4050 I even believe you when you say it's not much different than any other big city - that's the ultimate blackpill.