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Overview

What's Included

✓ Included

  • Tours NEVER expire
  • Freedom to explore at your own pace
  • Offline map (no wifi or data needed)
  • Turn-by-turn directions using GPS
  • Hours of audio narration with stories, travel tips and music
  • Audio narration that plays automatically as you drive

✗ Not Included

  • Private Transportation
  • Entrance Fees
  • Parking Fees
  • Meals & Refreshments
  • Tram Ride to the Top
  • St. Louis Riverfront Cruise
  • Documentary Movie
  • Virtual Reality Theater

Itinerary

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Stop 1
This 1.9 acre park was named in honor of Harry J. Kiener, an olympic athlete who was born in St. Louis. Kiener competed in the 1904 St. Louis Olympic games, as part of the U.S. track and field team. Later in life, Kiener became a steel executive and a philanthropist. In his will, he donated this land to be used as a public plaza. Today, you can find statues, fountains, a playground and plenty of seating from which to admire the city skyline.
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Stop 2
The Old Courthouse of St. Louis has gone through many changes. Originally built in 1828, the courthouse was expanded in 1839, and has been redesigned and remodeled several times since. The courthouse is associated with 2 landmark cases that went all the way to the US Supreme Court, and a National Park museum inside the courthouse details the history and legacy of those court cases.
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Stop 3
The Dred and Harriet Scott Statue on the east side of the courthouse is dedicated to the Scotts' fight for freedom in the US courts. Although ultimately unsuccessful, their struggle led directly to the United States Civil War.
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Stop 4
The Luther Ely Smith Square is the start of the St. Louis Gateway Mall, along row of parks and green spaces running through downtown St. Louis. The park commemorates Luther Ely Smith, the father of the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial, the predecessor of Gateway Arch National Park. The park is also the start of the Gateway Ach Trail, which winds through the National Park. There are two beautiful zen gardens in this park for shade and relaxation.
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Stop 5
The Gateway Arch Museum of Western Expansion is one of the best National Park museums in the country. It has an incredible collection of artifacts, as well as fun and interactive exhibits. This is also where you can purchase tickets for the various activities at the park, like a riverboat cruise, a 30 minute film, a VR experience, and of course, a tram ride to the top of the arch. There is also a gift shop and restaurant inside the museum.
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Stop 6
Get up close to the Gateway Arch!
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Stop 7
This northern section of the park is known as The North Gateway. It’s a seven-and-a-half acre section of the Gateway Arch National Park, and features a natural amphitheater that hosts concerts and events throughout the year. It also contains the Explorer’s Garden, where you can find plants that Lewis and Clark wrote about on their travels, and that were used by the Indigenous People they encountered. There are about 26 different plant species in the garden, and another five types of wild grass in the surrounding Native Meadow..
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Stop 8
The Eads Bridge is the oldest surviving bridge across the Mississippi. Built in the late 19th century, the Eads Bridge was a groundbreaking achievement. It was designed by renowned engineer James Buchanan Eads, and was the first bridge in the world to use steel as its primary structural material.
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Stop 9
This bronze statue of Lewis, Clark, and Lewis' dog Seaman, memorializes the expedition's heroic return. It was created by sculptor Harry Weber, and added to the riverfront in 2006.
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Stop 10
Get down close to the historic Mississippi River! Nearby, you can take a Helicopter tour of the park, or board the riverboat cruise.
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Stop 11
The Grand Staircase of Gateway Arch National Park rises up from the riverfront to meet the arch. The staircase represents Rising Up to the West, and all the challenges and riches it possessed.
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Stop 12
Known locally as The Old Cathedral, this church was first established in the 1700s, soon after the city itself was founded. The current building was constructed in 1834. The church is only open to visitors on on the first Sunday of the month, after the noon Mass has ended. But there is a museum that's open several days a week.

Meeting & End Point

📍
Meeting Point
Tour starts at Kiener Plaza, by the statue of Frankie Muse Freeman.
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End Point
The Basilica of Saint Louis, King of France. A historic Church built in 1834, and the only building to survive when the land became a National Park site.

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Good to Know

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Get Started Easily: • Book Your Tour: Receive a confirmation and easy instructions via email. • Download the App: Follow the simple steps in your email. • Redeem the Tour: Use the redeem code in your email to redeem the tour in the app. • Prepare Ahead: Download the tour using strong Wi-Fi.
  • Begin Your Journey: • Select Your Tour: Go to the My Stuff tab in the Shaka Guide app to launch the tour. • Start the Tour: Select the tour starting point and follow the GPS instructions. • Follow Shaka Guide: Stick to the suggested route and speed for the best experience.
  • Why Choose Our Audio Tour: • Cost-Efficient: One tour for the entire vehicle—no per-person fees! • Ultimate Flexibility: Start, pause, and resume on your schedule. • Convenience: Use the tour any day, over multiple days if needed.
  • Top Features: • Hands-Free: The tour works automatically - GPS-activated stories, directions, and music play as you drive for a seamless experience. • Works Offline: No need for continuous wifi or data. • Reliable Support: Get help via call, chat, or email.
  • Private and Personalized: • Crowd-Free: Enjoy a private tour with just your group. • Customizable Stops: Pick the stops you want and skip the ones you don’t!
  • The Ultimate Guided Tour: • Detailed Itinerary: Includes travel tips and recommendations. • Engaging Narration: Captivating stories and history.
  • What Our Users Say: • “A fantastic way to explore! Easy to use and very informative.” • “Loved the flexibility to stop and go as we pleased. Highly recommend!”

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Special Instructions

HOW TO REDEEM YOUR TOUR:

Thank you for purchasing the Gateway Arch National Park Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour.

Before you start your adventure, you'll need to redeem and download the tour in the Shaka Guide app. Follow the instructions below:

*Please Note: The redeem code is the 10-digit booking reference number on your ticket (located under the barcode).

1. Download the Shaka Guide App in the App Store or Google Play Store (or use the link at the bottom of this email)
2. Open the app and sign in/create your account
3. Go to Support → Retrieve Purchases
4. Tap on Redeem Purchases
5. Enter your Redeem Code (10-digit booking reference number on your ticket located under the barcode)
6. Tap on Redeem Purchases
7. Download your tour(s)

Once you've redeemed your tour, you'll find it under "My Stuff" in the app.

For a smooth ride, download the tour with wifi before you go.

Should you need further assistance or have other questions, email us at aloha@shakaguide.com or call (808) 201-8138

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