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The 150-year-old Old Courthouse at the center of the park is defined by a domed cupola and rotunda painted with murals. Photographs, murals and artifacts, including a teepee and covered wagon, help to illustrate their story. Learn about their journey at the Museum of Westward Expansion, inside the Gateway Arch. Louis was the starting point of the first expedition by Lewis and Clark into Louisiana. government bought a large expanse of territory (which now extends into Canada) from the French. The park was designed as a tribute to early pioneers and their exploration of the west after the Louisiana Purchase, when the U.S. Locals and tourists alike flock to this bustling green space to spend summer afternoons by the river.

The Old Courthouse lies within the Memorial Park’s 91-acre (37-hectare) borders and has also been turned into a museum. Inside, the Museum of Westward Expansion is a good introduction to the history of St. Climb to the top for awe-inspiring 360-degree views of the city. The arch is both 630-feet (192-meters) high and across between the two ends of the arch. Its most obvious landmark is the Gateway Arch, a striking monument to Thomas Jefferson and the United States’ expansion westward. Louis, on the banks of the Mississippi River. The Jefferson National Expansion Memorial Park lies in the heart of St. That is why all of our trips are flightless in destination, fully carbon offset - and we have ambitious plans to be net zero in the very near future.This central park houses the Gateway Arch, Museum of Westward Expansion and Old Courthouse, and is a popular starting point for exploring the Mississippi River. We are committed to go as far as possible in curating our trips with care for the planet. We know that many of you worry about the environmental impact of travel and are looking for ways of expanding horizons in ways that do minimal harm - and may even bring benefits. Our Private Trips are fully tailored itineraries, curated by our Travel Experts specifically for you, your friends or your family.

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Our Rail Trips are our most planet-friendly itineraries that invite you to take the scenic route, relax whilst getting under the skin of a destination.

Our Trips are suitable for both solo travelers, couples and friends who want to explore the world together.Ĭulture Trips are deeply immersive 5 to 16 days itineraries, that combine authentic local experiences, exciting activities and 4-5* accommodation to look forward to at the end of each day. That is why we have intensively curated a collection of premium small-group trips as an invitation to meet and connect with new, like-minded people for once-in-a-lifetime experiences in three categories: Culture Trips, Rail Trips and Private Trips.

Increasingly we believe the world needs more meaningful, real-life connections between curious travellers keen to explore the world in a more responsible way. We are proud that, for more than a decade, millions like you have trusted our award-winning recommendations by people who deeply understand what makes certain places and communities so special. Since you are here, we would like to share our vision for the future of travel - and the direction Culture Trip is moving in.Ĭulture Trip launched in 2011 with a simple yet passionate mission: to inspire people to go beyond their boundaries and experience what makes a place, its people and its culture special and meaningful - and this is still in our DNA today.

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