Walk the halls where ordinary Americans made civil rights history. Built in 1839, the Old Courthouse is a prime example of mid-19th century federal …
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Apr 19, 2024
This old courthouse is undergoing renovations now and I don’t think you can go in. It’s near the arch. It looks cool from the outside and is in a great spot. Full review by Flyingboy58
Mar 6, 2024
Historically important building with beautiful architecture. Constructed between 1839 and 1862. One of the most famous trials to take place here was the original Dred Scott case during which the ensl… Full review by TravelingSoccerLoon
Oct 23, 2023
The Old Courthouse building is gleaming white and stunning in appearance. Unfortunately, visitors can't currently enter the building as it is under renovation. Full review by Raintree_Thailand
From what I've read you have to reserve a time a few days ahead to go up the arch. You have to pick up tickets at the courthouse. Do you walk to the arch from there, because of construction around the arch? Any parking around the arch.?
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Yes, the ticket office for the Arch is in the Old Courthouse building. We did not book in advance, but there was availability a couple of hours later so that we went away and had …
Yes, the ticket office for the Arch is in the Old Courthouse building. We did not book in advance, but there was availability a couple of hours later so that we went away and had lunch, then returned. At busy times however, pre booking makes sense. There is complex building work going on around the Arch and you do have to take a fair signposted walk to get to the entrance. We were staying in the City and walked to the site, so cannot comment on parking. At the booking office there is one of the capsules that you need to enter to ride to the top and if any of your party suffer from claustrophobia this perhaps should be considered, the ride is about four minutes. Having said all that, it is a great experience well worth doing. Have a great time.
I want to ask about parking, is there free parking lot there? of need to park in street? is it difficult to find parking space a=if go there on Saturday evening? thanks.
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Parking isn't cheap. I don't know about street parking/meters, but the ramps can be expensive. Weekends may be cheaper (at least they are in Minneapolis), but I don't know about St. …
Parking isn't cheap. I don't know about street parking/meters, but the ramps can be expensive. Weekends may be cheaper (at least they are in Minneapolis), but I don't know about St. Louis. I'm sure there is a web site for the downtown STL ramps. Keep in mind that the Old Courthouse is very close to the new baseball stadium and its attractions, so the parking will be more expensive on game days/nights.
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