365 Days of Chicago

"Welcome to my blog. This blog is an attempt to live life to its fullest by capturing the essence of day-to-day life in words and pictures. I am trying to post a picture a day of Windy City, Chicago and write about books, ideas, art, and everything else I feel interesting!"

Thursday, October 20, 2011

St. Louis gateway Arch

St. Louis Arch built in St. Louis, Missouri, is just five-hour drive from Chicago and it is one of those man-made wonders that one should not miss if you are ever near the place. It has an awe in its construction and the beauty of it all lies in the design by Eero Saarinen, and you feel the monument's beauty when you go to its 630 feet observatory which gives a unique point of view that no other structure affords you. You cannot miss the tram to the observation deck which feels like a time capsule with its shape and thickness. The 5-minute ride to the top in this capsule is exhilarating and the view is exquisite. Don't miss out the arch's real beauty at sunset....the Gateway arch looks its best at sunset and you will leave reluctantly wishing you could stay there for some more time.


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