I have visited the arch many times, both before an...

I have visited the arch many times, both before and after it was made a national park. The recent upgrades have made visits a lot more pleasant and convenient. But if you expect it to be anything like the greatest national parks in the country, you would be seriously disappointed. On the whole, I feel it is comparable to the Willis Tower or John Hancock Tower in Chicago. As long as your expectations are reasonable, the arch is an interesting place to spend a few hours.