The Gateway Arch
Channel: Bella's Big Adventure
Date: 2016-05-05

I was so excited to be in St. Louis and go up into the huge Gateway Arch that stands along the Mississippi River, but unfortunately it was going through a major renovation.  My dad found a place just across the river that not only let us see the arch like we couldn't if we were standing underneath it. This side had a place to play ball as well.  You know I love to play ball.

I learned that the Arch was designed by one of my favorite designers Eero Saarinen.  Besides the buildings he designed, that include the Gateway Arch and the TWA flight Center at JFK airport, you might  also recognize Eero Saarinen's work as a furniture designer.  He created iconic pieces like the "Womb" chair and the "Tulip" or Pedestal chair as well as the Grasshopper Lounge chair.  My Dad has a Saarinen pedestal table in our house.  I like to sleep under it.

I can't believe how much I learned here and we didn't even get into the exhibit.  Next year, I coming back for sure and I'm gonna ride all the way to the top of the arch.  I hear you can see forever from up there!

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Bella's Big Adventure is the story of one Little Golden Retriever whose travels take her all over the country, visiting friends and places she has always wanted to see.