I am not easily impressed by manmade buildings and monuments, but this was really beautiful, and I got some great photos of the Arch. The little pods you ride in to the top are interesting in themselves, but there are also things to do at the base, such as a film about how the Arch was built, and a museum about the westward expansion. I love St. Louis!! Do go to the Zoo and the Botanical Gardens while you are there!! This is one of my favorite U.S. cities!!