The staff at the Arch were all very helpful and fr...

The staff at the Arch were all very helpful and friendly. There is a museum to look through before or after your trip up the Arch, and of course, a gift shop. From the top, you can see so far! If you're in st louis, you really should visit the Arch. I will say, however, if you are claustrophobic, the ride up could be a problem. They put up to 5 people in a tiny, enclosed capsule, and I wasn't sure I could do it without having a panic attack. I did it, but I admit I kept my eyes closed, so I didn't have to see how tiny the space was! It's only a 4 minute ride, though.