I grew up in St. Louis and have been to the Arch many times. I don't think people realize when they see it in pictures or videos just how massive and stunningly beautiful it is in real life.
@@Bee-lieve623 If you want to ride to the top and watch the documentary about the building of the Arch (which is fascinating) it's only $16 for adults and $11 for kids up to 15 years old. The museum is free.
I took that ride in 1974, when I was 16 years old. It was magnificent. There's nothing else like it in the world. The Gateway Arch is one of the grandest monuments in the USA. It's simultaneously classical and modern.
this is true and something to consider if someone's planning to visit. If prone to motion sickness, a visit to the arch on a windy day might not be a good thing to attempt.
On a windy day the top of the arch will sway 1in. In either direction and the elevators spin slightly to make sure you are level when you ascend and descend hence why they are small and round
the fact that someone said you can feel the building sway if its windy makes me so nauseas 😭 thank you on behalf of everyone terrified to go all the way up there
Okay, like everyone, no idea there was anything inside it. Kind of disappointed there is no slide down. (Disclaimer: I am joking, this needs no slide. Although...)
hi, stl native here, if you need cool slides from big architectural marvels, check out our city museum!! there’s around 30 of them throughout the museum, one of them spans 10 stories. super cool place!!
@@charahrah If I ever get there, I will check it out. Actually, if it's the one I'm thinking of I saw a video ages ago of it and fell in love. I may be quite jealous of it actually. Thank you so much!!!
I'm Dutch, but my English teacher in middle-school has mentioned this quite a lot ;) He had lived quite some time in America (which also showed in his English, which always had a clear accent.
I have a coworker that was a part of the United Steel Workers of America union and worked on the Arch here in Des Moines. He's in his mid-80's and retired a long time ago from working in steel manufacturing. He works part-time right now to keep himself busy, though.
When he was at the top going over the ramp, I realized that it wasn't a ramp and you were at the very top of the arch in the very thin top. It made me panic.
Hey. I went in this thing in 1975. And now once you are at the top, you can hear the traction motors run as the tram returns back to the bottom. The cab door in this video is not the original door. In 1966, it was declared to be a futuristic ride due to the way the capsules are shaped. Starting off, it is a rocky ride, then it goes up like a regular elevator. Then as it nears the top, some tilting action is noticed again. That is the leveling system you hear.
Indoor Disneyland 'Riverfront Square' was in talks during 1963-65 right as the construction for the Arch was being done and completed. Riverfront Square was spose to be 2 blocks north of the baseball stadium, right along the parks on Market St.
Now when Clark Griswold told his family on National Lampoon Vacation Movie, “there’s an elevator all the way to the top” I thought it was a joke for the movie but, I see that he was giving truth to that scene an I see there’s a claustrophobic Elevator all the way to the top. Nice video
I went here 9-10 years ago as a kid, should’ve taken pics. I hope my memories of this elevator and the view at the top never fades, it’s all I have of the arch.
This is a neat video to watch, but I could never do this in person. I'm super claustrophobic and I was getting anxiety attacks just looking at that elevator!
The doors didn't used to have those clear panels either. I'm not particularly claustrophobic, but it was pretty unsettling going up in that little pod when I was young.
The clear panels would definitely help. I’m very claustrophobic and don’t like elevators, but I seem to do better in clear ones where I can see out a little bit.
I grew up in Illinois. My dad was a car mechanic when he first came to the US, he would travel to St Louis every couple years to do his ASE training/certification. This was back in the late 80s/90s. He used to tell me every time he went, he would go on the tram to the top of the arch. He said it was a great view, but the ride to the top was slow/crammed/uncomfortable lol. I've been to St. Louis plenty of times but never went up the arch, would definitely like to experience that.
Was born and raised in St. Louis. Saw this Arch being built! My father and grandparents took me and my brothers up in it. Was so cool. It is claustrophobic though to ride up in that tiny elevator. Miss that city.
How do people not know that there is an elevator in that thing? I mean I know... and I live in Germany and have only ever been to Florida and NYC... Haven't you guys ever read Percy Jackson?
St. Louisan here, if you've never been up to the top, you're kinda missing out. It's a once in lifetime thing. Also visit the aquarium and science center/planetarium
I remember going up this back in 1986 on a family road trip around the country. The elevator has definitely been improved from what I remember. That moment at 2:30 when the camera adjusts for exposure and you see St. Louis ... made me a little nauseous haha Brought back memories I had forgotten about. A lot has changed since 1986.
The first shot from in the arch looking out to the courthouse was STUNNING! my fear of heights would prevent me from visiting, for sure, but I very much appreciated this video anyway! Oh, and the arch and the water....✔✔✔✔
I went in 2009, it's completely different! I'm showing my 6 year this video like, "back in my day, the pods didn't all go up at once, you had to wait a long time for each one to stop and let people out. There were no fancy screens in front of the doors..." Man, I feel old! 😝
Ride up not too bad. At least they had a window to look out of. I went on a holoday so it was PACKED! 5 of us crammed in there in every car. Glad it held. View was amazing!
I'm surprised at how many people didn't know you could go inside!! I was in St. Louis about 30 years ago. I could have gone up, but for some reason decided not to. Doubt I will ever be back, so thanks for the video. I got to see what I missed!!
I live in STL, and I've been up there once and only once. I'm not scared of heights, but apparently getting into a clothes dryer and then being that far up is a bit triggering.
This is so Amazing! And I had no idea it existed. I had to travel all the way to Europe to experience the "London Eye" and we have this Arch which is equally Grand right here! Even though I'm not a resident of St. Louis, it feels proud to have such a magnificent piece of architecture and Tourist attraction right here in the USA.🇺🇸
If I remember correctly: the guy who came up with the elevator dropped out of high school. When he told city leaders and those in charge of the arch's construction of the idea he had for said elevator, they were so skeptical they gave him two weeks to put his idea onto paper.
Boston-area native here, would love to check this out. I vote for a rule that if you are able to make it to the top and hold it together looking out the windows, you get to meet Ozzie Smith for an autograph when you get back down. Make it happen, St. Louis :)
It sways in the wind too. When I went the doors were not glass and there were 5 of us in that tiny egg. I was a liftle boy and I think this is how I became claustrophobic and afraid of heights.
The capsules are the same as when I went there in 1978. Then it was just plain white lights. But now they have the changing lighting. Fantastic views if it's a clear day.
I remember doing this several years ago and not only is it claustrophobic in those pods, they also sway a bit towards the top and it's really freaky but the views from the top of the Arch is worth it. The museum is also really great to visit.
wait what? im completely baffled. this whole time i thought it was just some neat little monument, but i guess i was wrong. you learn new things everyday. edit: apparently this is common knowledge. whoops.
I remember the shape reminded me of the inside of a clothes dryer. I thought they were going to toss a giant sheet of Bounce inside before the door closed.
I remember going there as s kid & jokes my older sister thinking we were gonna go on it like a bridge. 😛 Good memories! Thanks! If I ever stop by there I might ride it! 😇
I went there back in 2000 with my church youth group from Florida for a Youth Gathering event at what was the TWA Dome and went up into the arch! Try riding in that with 4-5 other people leaned over to look out!
I never knew you could ride up there to the top until just now while watching Aerial America S1 E61 Man-Made Marvels on the Smithsonian channel. 6-12-22. Definitely on my list of places to visit!
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I literally never knew you could go in there I thought it was just a piece of architecture
Definitely check it out sometime. It's really neat!
same
I live in St. Louis and the main point of it is to see the city from like 400 ft high
630*
I've known since 2008... after i read Percy Jackson for the first... but I haven't been to that part of the US. So...
I grew up in St. Louis and have been to the Arch many times. I don't think people realize when they see it in pictures or videos just how massive and stunningly beautiful it is in real life.
How much is admission?
@@Bee-lieve623 If you want to ride to the top and watch the documentary about the building of the Arch (which is fascinating) it's only $16 for adults and $11 for kids up to 15 years old. The museum is free.
That’s what they say about mahdic… we’ll expect for the massive part.
Mc Donald’s lookin at best
I went to it a long time ago. It’s quite a sight to see
Willy Wonka's great glass elevator has finally been realized.
Discovered*
@@alex64gaming Semantics really affect you huh
@@DeathtotheAshes yup
@@alex64gaming There are pills for your illness.
Minus it being all glass...
What a unique elevator. An iconic landmark of the country. And it provides amazing views at the top
I took that ride in 1974, when I was 16 years old. It was magnificent. There's nothing else like it in the world. The Gateway Arch is one of the grandest monuments in the USA. It's simultaneously classical and modern.
It is scary up there. If it is windy you feel the whole thing sway.
this is true and something to consider if someone's planning to visit. If prone to motion sickness, a visit to the arch on a windy day might not be a good thing to attempt.
Nah. My the experience more interesting for me! Lol
Its not that bad. The view is pretty great tho
On a windy day the top of the arch will sway 1in. In either direction and the elevators spin slightly to make sure you are level when you ascend and descend hence why they are small and round
@@SigthelynxI read that it sways up to 18 inches 🤷🏽♀️
the fact that someone said you can feel the building sway if its windy makes me so nauseas 😭 thank you on behalf of everyone terrified to go all the way up there
same thing with the eiffel tower! i could feel it
That's by design, large structures need to be able to move, otherwise they will snap. That's why trees also are not static.
Yes! I felt it sway. Here in Chicago, the sears tower( now called Willis tower) sways too. The worker are used to it.
It can also withstand Earthquakes as well. Also became scared of heights because os this building.
Okay, like everyone, no idea there was anything inside it. Kind of disappointed there is no slide down. (Disclaimer: I am joking, this needs no slide. Although...)
@Julian Arroyo I’ll sign!
There's actually a museum underneath it as well
hi, stl native here, if you need cool slides from big architectural marvels, check out our city museum!! there’s around 30 of them throughout the museum, one of them spans 10 stories. super cool place!!
@@charahrah If I ever get there, I will check it out. Actually, if it's the one I'm thinking of I saw a video ages ago of it and fell in love. I may be quite jealous of it actually. Thank you so much!!!
@@charahrah Which city is that, please? I don't know where you are. That sounds so fun!
Honestly had no idea you could go in there, thought it was just a big metal beam
I'm Dutch, but my English teacher in middle-school has mentioned this quite a lot ;) He had lived quite some time in America (which also showed in his English, which always had a clear accent.
Not a fan of tight spaces but this definitely on my bucket list😌
It amazes me how many people do not know that you can go up into this Awesome structure.
Ok i never expected you to look out of the window. My heart just started racing 😬
Went inside The Arch back in 1985. It was cool. Thanks for sharing.
Anything change to modern equipment or is the same
It’s cool how you can see the structural elements when going up.
I have been there. Had to think "breath" the whole time we were going up and down.
Legit I was the same!!! 🤣
Weirdly, the pieces of this were made here in Des Moines and then shipped by rail down to St. Louis. The factory and tracks are still here!
I have a coworker that was a part of the United Steel Workers of America union and worked on the Arch here in Des Moines. He's in his mid-80's and retired a long time ago from working in steel manufacturing. He works part-time right now to keep himself busy, though.
Chinese labor was cheaper in Des Moines
No it's not. Shut up
Me: wow this is really cool! I want to go here one day.
My fear of heights: yeah that's cool and all but imagine falling.
Me: on second thought...
When he was at the top going over the ramp, I realized that it wasn't a ramp and you were at the very top of the arch in the very thin top. It made me panic.
LtSenpai Yeah I lost my mind when he looked down.
Same
It's a great adventure going to the top on a windy day! 🤪
Mycatsmeow2 Why did you have to make me imagine that
Hey. I went in this thing in 1975. And now once you are at the top, you can hear the traction motors run as the tram returns back to the bottom. The cab door in this video is not the original door. In 1966, it was declared to be a futuristic ride due to the way the capsules are shaped. Starting off, it is a rocky ride, then it goes up like a regular elevator. Then as it nears the top, some tilting action is noticed again. That is the leveling system you hear.
An indoor Disneyland was once considered for this site.
Indoor Disneyland 'Riverfront Square' was in talks during 1963-65 right as the construction for the Arch was being done and completed. Riverfront Square was spose to be 2 blocks north of the baseball stadium, right along the parks on Market St.
Now when Clark Griswold told his family on National Lampoon Vacation Movie, “there’s an elevator all the way to the top” I thought it was a joke for the movie but, I see that he was giving truth to that scene an I see there’s a claustrophobic Elevator all the way to the top.
Nice video
I went here 9-10 years ago as a kid, should’ve taken pics. I hope my memories of this elevator and the view at the top never fades, it’s all I have of the arch.
This is a neat video to watch, but I could never do this in person. I'm super claustrophobic and I was getting anxiety attacks just looking at that elevator!
Same girl...same!!!! =)
The doors didn't used to have those clear panels either. I'm not particularly claustrophobic, but it was pretty unsettling going up in that little pod when I was young.
The clear panels would definitely help. I’m very claustrophobic and don’t like elevators, but I seem to do better in clear ones where I can see out a little bit.
A lot of people aren't fond of the somewhat cramped elevators, but I think they're kinda neat, feels like a space capsule or something.
I grew up in Illinois. My dad was a car mechanic when he first came to the US, he would travel to St Louis every couple years to do his ASE training/certification. This was back in the late 80s/90s. He used to tell me every time he went, he would go on the tram to the top of the arch. He said it was a great view, but the ride to the top was slow/crammed/uncomfortable lol. I've been to St. Louis plenty of times but never went up the arch, would definitely like to experience that.
Was born and raised in St. Louis. Saw this Arch being built! My father and grandparents took me and my brothers up in it. Was so cool. It is claustrophobic though to ride up in that tiny elevator. Miss that city.
How do people not know that there is an elevator in that thing? I mean I know... and I live in Germany and have only ever been to Florida and NYC...
Haven't you guys ever read Percy Jackson?
I have seen the arch up in person, whenever it rains at night the arch legit glows up i am not even joking
Welcome to my hometown St. Louis
The museum underneath is beautiful too💗
Very nice. I've been up in the arch many times but it's been a very long time since the last one. Thanks for the Memories.
Childhood memory (from the early 70’s) of freaking out and not wanting to go in the elevator because it looked like a dryer!!,
I went there as a kid in the summer of 72 and thought it was super cool riding the tram. This video brought back memories.
St. Louisan here, if you've never been up to the top, you're kinda missing out. It's a once in lifetime thing. Also visit the aquarium and science center/planetarium
"Hey look, it's the Arch!" -every St. Louisian when they see the Arch
Lol yea it's sad but I feel like those of us that live here are just like "meh" when someone talks about the arch
Literally me
Lol yep. That's how it be-
I see it every day and its still the coolest thing I have ever seen
Great childhood memories! Thanks for this video!!
I remember going up this back in 1986 on a family road trip around the country. The elevator has definitely been improved from what I remember. That moment at 2:30 when the camera adjusts for exposure and you see St. Louis ... made me a little nauseous haha
Brought back memories I had forgotten about. A lot has changed since 1986.
Man I remember that time i was a kid and went to st.louis. Still got my pictures at this arch, nothing but fun! Felt so high in the sky
The first shot from in the arch looking out to the courthouse was STUNNING! my fear of heights would prevent me from visiting, for sure, but I very much appreciated this video anyway! Oh, and the arch and the water....✔✔✔✔
As someone else said, you have to see it in person to really appreciate it
I haven't been up the Arch since 2002 and couldn't remember exactly what the elevator looked like. Thanks for clearing up my memory.
Highly, highly recommend this experience! Super cool.
I went in 2009, it's completely different! I'm showing my 6 year this video like, "back in my day, the pods didn't all go up at once, you had to wait a long time for each one to stop and let people out. There were no fancy screens in front of the doors..." Man, I feel old! 😝
This elevator was built in the early 60's, very impressive technology for the time and even today.
The whole thing was built in the 60s
You've got that Ally Law music.
Incredible views of St. Louis, very cool video
About 3 hours from my hometown. Grew up going to St. Louis a lot! It’s cool to see this featured on the channel ♥️
Ride up not too bad. At least they had a window to look out of. I went on a holoday so it was PACKED! 5 of us crammed in there in every car. Glad it held. View was amazing!
I live in St Louis, and I knew immediately from the thumbnail NOT EVEN READING THE TITLE exactly what this was 😂
I live in springfield,illinois and been there. The underground part is cool too. Nice video
I’m pretty claustrophobic but this real doesn’t look too bad. The glass doors and vents make this doable for sure.
I'm surprised at how many people didn't know you could go inside!! I was in St. Louis about 30 years ago. I could have gone up, but for some reason decided not to. Doubt I will ever be back, so thanks for the video. I got to see what I missed!!
I most definitely enjoyed the pod! Went I went to the arch a few years back I was ecstatic! 🤩 🥰
Very entertaining and fun to watch. Thanks for posting this.
I live in STL, and I've been up there once and only once. I'm not scared of heights, but apparently getting into a clothes dryer and then being that far up is a bit triggering.
Was up in it during a storm once and feeling it sway at the top was terrifying.
probably the most terrifying tourist attraction I've ever done 😅 I was weakAF up there and couldn't wait ti get back down to earth
This is so Amazing! And I had no idea it existed. I had to travel all the way to Europe to experience the "London Eye" and we have this Arch which is equally Grand right here! Even though I'm not a resident of St. Louis, it feels proud to have such a magnificent piece of architecture and Tourist attraction right here in the USA.🇺🇸
The one thing that stood out to me was how nice and symmetrical the grass was cut lol
If I remember correctly: the guy who came up with the elevator dropped out of high school. When he told city leaders and those in charge of the arch's construction of the idea he had for said elevator, they were so skeptical they gave him two weeks to put his idea onto paper.
Wow, I always thought Clark was winding Rusty up in the movie Vacation about the elevator to the top off the arch! 😮😅
Thanks for posting this 😊
Those little cars are tiny, but the lighting is cool. Looks like a really tight fit for 5 adults, though.
Thanks for the video. I always wondered how that elevator got to the top being that it is an angled "arch". Very interesting.
I have been up in that arch but it has been about 15-20 years since then love it
Wow, I’ve seen it many times and never knew you could go inside. Just saw it on a show and thought they were making it up and found this 😲
Thanks for this. You have answered several questions I have always wondered about.
Ive been in the arch many times so cool to see the skyline change everytime :)
I had no idea this thing was this big until today. Thanks
I've been in the Arch before and its an amazing view
I thought that was art
it is.
@@stevenmutzu8940 No it’s a ride
Why not both?
@@javasparkles7330 thats what
Thanks for the ride along 😊
Woohoo st Louis! Missouri rocks
my love for small spaces want me to try to elevator, but my fear of heights wants me to just hide and stay as far away as possible.
The tram system is very claustrophobic indeed but I'd definitely go.
I’ve been on this!, it’s really cool and you get a great view from the top
Boston-area native here, would love to check this out. I vote for a rule that if you are able to make it to the top and hold it together looking out the windows, you get to meet Ozzie Smith for an autograph when you get back down. Make it happen, St. Louis :)
It sways in the wind too. When I went the doors were not glass and there were 5 of us in that tiny egg. I was a liftle boy and I think this is how I became claustrophobic and afraid of heights.
The capsules are the same as when I went there in 1978. Then it was just plain white lights. But now they have the changing lighting. Fantastic views if it's a clear day.
I remember doing this several years ago and not only is it claustrophobic in those pods, they also sway a bit towards the top and it's really freaky but the views from the top of the Arch is worth it. The museum is also really great to visit.
The elevator is a bit unsettling. Also since the elevator is not going straight up it is rocking a bit
I remember going their and riding to the top in the early 80's.
Great video!
It’s just super cool and futuristic
I was today years old finding out you could go inside and up this thing.
I've been there! Its very beautiful!😊❤️
wait what? im completely baffled. this whole time i thought it was just some neat little monument, but i guess i was wrong. you learn new things everyday.
edit: apparently this is common knowledge. whoops.
Lol, it's all fun and games, till it's windy, you can feel the whole thing sway 🙃
I remember the shape reminded me of the inside of a clothes dryer. I thought they were going to toss a giant sheet of Bounce inside before the door closed.
That was a fun elevator to get stuck in. Won't be doing that again anytime soon.
I remember going there as s kid & jokes my older sister thinking we were gonna go on it like a bridge. 😛 Good memories! Thanks! If I ever stop by there I might ride it! 😇
Awesome video. I was ALWAYS wondering what this looked like from inside. 😊 Thanks. [ a new fan from NY]🗽🚕🥨
is that North or South Tram
I went there back in 2000 with my church youth group from Florida for a Youth Gathering event at what was the TWA Dome and went up into the arch! Try riding in that with 4-5 other people leaned over to look out!
So awesome!
Thank you for taking us up there, because even when I got the chance, I wouldn't go. 😰
I’ve always wanted to do one of these but my dad said “NO WAY” last time we were in St Louis
Na it's fun, well I do live here so I'm a bit biased
That's what Clark said to Rusty crossing the Mighty Mississippi, Deeeeeep Riverrrr, my home is over Jordan!!!
Thanks for sharing! Had no idea it was like that!
What isnt shown is the huge amount of space that is underground.
I never knew you could ride up there to the top until just now while watching Aerial America S1 E61 Man-Made Marvels on the Smithsonian channel. 6-12-22. Definitely on my list of places to visit!
That was cool I love this elevators and I want some more was awesome thank you for that stream
I did this about 7 years ago. So neat
Wooow. I love this