The Gateway Arch is a must-see in Missouri, but did you know there’s a special elevator to the top? Lester Holt went all the way up for a spectacular view of St. Louis, and learned more about the monument’s significance and history. #LesterAcrossAmerica | NBC Nightly News with Tom Llamas

The Gateway Arch is open! Gateway Arch National Park Superintendent Mike Ward shares all you need to know about Phase I access to the Arch Visitor Center, Museum at the Gateway Arch, The Arch Store and Arch Cafe. (Other park experiences like the tram ride and the Old Courthouse are part of later reopening phases and remain closed at this time.) | Gateway Arch