St Louis Arch part 2

It is Marine week in St Louis.  They will be at various venues until the 26th.  Helicopters, Humvees and weaponry on display.

The next pictures show how high the Mississippi is compared to what it should be. That little pink island should be accessible to walkers, the riverboat cruise was not available because you couldn't get to the gangs without swimming.  Most of these were taken inside of the Arch.

On the right is the Old Court House, where the Dred Scott case was heard (he was a slave that sued for freedom) at street level and then from inside the Arch.  The next picture is inside the court house looking up at the dome/rotunda area.

This last pic is of a Dad with his 3 sons.  Not sure if you can read the t-shirts they are wearing.  It says Mancation with a least of tourist stops and the date.  We thought it was quite clever.  I'm sure Mom appreciated the time also.


We are getting closer to our destination and have time to spare so have decided to extend out stay here in Illinois.  Still plenty to see in St Louis so will be here until Thursday.