Old Courthouse

Site of the first two trials of the pivotal Dred Scott case and is also where Virginia Minor fought for women's right to vote. Houses four exhibit galleries providing a rich history of early St. Louis. Trial reenactments, ranger-led tours available. Open daily. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day. Limited accessibility.
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Reviewed By TravFL May 2022This is apart of the Gateway Arch, National Park, but is currently under renovation. It does make for a beautiful picture when standing in Kiener Plaza Park. Also this is a great place to start...
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Reviewed By Sridhar T December 2021Great photo opportunity outside the Courthouse. You also get a fantastic view from the Top of the Gateway Arch. Can't miss it!
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Reviewed By JoeBenevides September 2021Closed for the next couple of years due to renovations. This was disappointing. When I was a teenager a park service ranger took me to the very top balcony of the copula, but when I asked a ranger on...
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