The Gateway Arch in St. Louis — America’s smallest national park and tallest human-built monument — turns 60 on Oct. 28.

The Gateway Arch is 75 feet taller than the Washington Monument and over twice as tall as the Statue of Liberty. If the 60-foot heads carved on the face of Mount Rushmore had bodies, the giants would stand about 465 feet tall and could easily walk through the legs of the arch.

It’s 630 feet to the top, and views can be up to 30 miles on a clear day. The legs at the bottom are 630 feet apart as well. The arch can sway as much as 18 inches in heavy winds or an earthquake.

Not for everyone

Before riding the tram you will be asked if you have a fear of heights or claustrophobia. Each tram car seats five people in a small area.

The arch was built by stacking hundreds of

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