Places

An architectural wonder, the Gateway Arch is 630 feet of gleaming stainless steel in a timeless curve against the sky. Eero Saarinen won the 1947-1948 competition for a monument to memorialize Thomas Jefferson and the pioneers who went west with his Gateway Arch, a classic shape in a revolutionary material. Today, visitors can journey to the top in the unique tram system, learn about the history of St. Louis' role in westward expansion, see a film, shop and eat inside.

The Old Courthouse is the location of the first two trials the Dred Scott Case. Dred and Harriet Scott and over 300 enslaved persons sought their freedom here through the legal system.

The Eads Bridge is an architectural wonder with a fascinating history. Still in use serving vehicular, pedestrian and light rail traffic, it was constructed in 1874 as the first bridge across the Mississippi River below the confluence with the Missouri River and is the oldest standing bridge on the river.

A statue of Dred and Harriet Scott in honor of their historic fight for their family's freedom.

Sculptor Harry Weber created this 22 foot bronze statue of William Clark, Meriwether Lewis and his dog, Seaman as a commission for the Greater St. Louis Community Foundation. It was installed on the riverfront in 2006 to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the end of the Lewis and Clark expedition and their return to St. Louis. The statue was moved to a higher location upon the riverfront in 2016 to protect it from flooding.

Once the bustling heart of city, the riverfront is still a great place to observe the Mississippi River.

A scenic and accessible spot to take in the lovely view of the north pond. Please respect the ducks and geese nesting with their young and keep your distance.