Gateway Arch

Summer Vacation St. Louis-Chicago 2007 Day 2

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July 9th 2007
The St. Louis Gateway Arch greeted us after our overnight train trip. It wasn't that bad after all. We slept but I think I bothered everyone with my snoring. I need to take care of that soon! We walked over to our hotel and were excited to get our day started. We are staying right next to the arch and plan to take a few of the sights around the neighborhood as well. We start off with a q ... read more

North America » United States » Missouri » St Louis

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Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more