Overview

The Core of Discovery is a downtown St. Louis attractions district – anchored by the Gateway Arch – that offers a wealth of fun, and often surprising, activities to explore, experience and discover for out-of-town and local visitors alike, especially families.

Core of Discovery : Summer 2011

Partners

The Core of Discovery was created by the partners at the Gateway Arch, which include the National Park Service; its cooperating association, Jefferson National Parks Association; and its park partner, Metro. The Core also represents a commitment by the National Park Service, Jefferson National Parks Association and Metro to work in partnership with their downtown neighbors to make the visitor experience even better.

	National Park Service - Jefferson National Expansion www.nps.gov/jeff	Since 1916, the American people have entrusted the National Park Service (NPS) with the care of their national parks. With the help of volunteers and park partners, NPS is proud to safeguard nearly 400 places and to share their stories with more than 275 million visitors every year.
	Jefferson National Parks Association www.jnpa.com	Jefferson National Parks Association (JNPA) exists to help people enjoy, learn about and support their national parks and public lands. As a non-profit organization, JNPA provides for engaging and educational experiences at The Gateway Arch and Old Courthouse, Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site and other public land sites throughout the midwest.