Missouri Parks and Recreation Areas with National Monument

George Washington Carver's boyhood home consists of rolling hills, woodlands, and prairies. The 210 acre park has a 3/4 mile nature trail, museum, and an interactive exhibit area for students. The cultural setting includes the 1881 Historic Moses Carver house and the Carver cemetery. read more...

Phone: 417-325-4151   Price Range: N/A   Open Season: N/A   Camping: No
Nearest Popular City: Diamond   Nearest Lake or River: N/A   Park Type: National Monument   Activities: Birding, Nature Walks   Details Provided By: George Washington Carver

Jefferson National Expansion Memorial consists of the Gateway Arch, the Museum of Westward Expansion, and St. Louis' Old Courthouse. During a nationwide competition in 1947-48, architect Eero Saarinen's inspired design for a 630 foot stainless steel arch was chosen as a perfect monument to the spirit of the western pioneers. Construction of the Arch began in 1963 and was completed on October 28, 1965, for a total cost of less than $15 million. The Arch has foundations sunk 60 feet into the ground, and is built to withstand earthquakes and high winds. It sways up to one inch in a 20 mph wind, and is built to sway up to 18 inches. Fees are charged to ride the unique tram system to the top. Acreage: 90.96. read more...

Phone: 314-655-1700   Price Range: N/A   Open Season: N/A   Camping: No
Nearest Popular City: St. Louis   Nearest Lake or River: N/A   Park Type: National Monument   Activities:   Details Provided By: Jefferson National Expansion Memorial