|
||||||||||||||
|
The Great Platte River Road Archway Monument has seen a lot of adversity and also has celebrated various day to day victories. When there is a time for enjoyment and merriment, the parking lot of the region is filled up with cars and the gift shops in the region are full of tourists as well as local people. This monument has been a part of the film About Schmidt by Jack Nicholson. The structure of Great Platte River Road Archway Monument has been a dream project of Frank B. Morrison Senior, one of the governors' of Nebraska. This structure was designed by the famous and renowned designer Walt Disney and his team. The monument has a two story lobby escalator under the giant long arch which is one of the longest in the United States of America. Once you reach the monument you will also get an multi media experience as well. Near the entrance you will find a moving video which shows you the prairies. You will also find the statues of Lewis and Clark who were era guides. The statues are also placed near the entrance. Once you go inside Great Platte River Road Archway Monument you will see a display on Omaha Level Three Communication. Here you can see the laying down process of optical fibers which will help passing information as well as help in communication. There are a number of gift shops and snack bars in Great Platte River Road Archway Monument. You can buy souvenirs and gifts for your friends and relatives from here. The snack bars provide you with ample food items which you can have. |
||||||||||||||
|
||||||||||||||