Whether you are local or a visitor, it is worth th...

Whether you are local or a visitor, it is worth the parking stress to go to the Arch. (Fireworks are incredible here - if you happen to be around on the 4th of July, it's an amazing place to watch them.)
The elevator ride can be a little unsettling, but it's so worth it to take the jolting ride up to the top of the Arch; the view from the top is incredible!!! On a very windy day, you can actually feel the arch sway - quite an interesting sensation.
There's a great visitor's center below the Arch, as well, where you can learn about the construction and history.