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Arch Madness

  is historically rich. Loaded, in fact. Founded in 1764, it’s one of the oldest major metros west of the Mississippi, and it predates many to the east, including Chicago and Indy. The Museum at the escorts you from 1764 to 1965 via six interactive galleries that incorporate Native perspectives and bust the myths of the American West. Formerly the Museum of Westward Expansion, it’s located beneath the iconic monument, so it’s a must-see.

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