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The Eads Bridge, is considered a masterpiece of engineering and a true American icon. Completed in 1874 at a cost of almost $10 million (a significant sum at the time), it was the first bridge to span the Mississippi River and the first to employ steel as its primary material.Designed by the renowned civil engineer James Buchanan Eads, the bridge is a stunning example of 19th century engineering. It spans 6,442 feet across the Mississippi River.

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Anakie Gorge Walk

Anakie Gorge Walk

88.31km from Eads Bridge

Anakie Gorge Walk is a 11.3 kilometer loop trail located near Staughton Vale, Victoria, Australia that features a lake. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, and nature trips and is accessible year-round. The Anakie Gorge is steep and rocky, making for picturesque views with dry forest and high escarpments.

Werribee Open Range Zoo

Werribee Open Range Zoo

118.41km from Eads Bridge

An African themed zoo. You can see animals such as the hippo as well as animals of the grassland, such as zebra, waterbuck, giraffe, ostrich, and rhinoceros, as well as the camel and the oryx.

Flinders Street Railway Station

Flinders Street Railway Station

133.77km from Eads Bridge

The main station building, completed in 1909, is a cultural icon of Melbourne. The art nouveau style building, with its prominent dome, arched entrance, tower, and clocks is one of the city's most recognizable landmarks. It is the busiest railway station in Australia, and the station has Australia's longest platform which is 708-metres long.

Twelve Apostles

Twelve Apostles

165.43km from Eads Bridge

Collection of limestone stacks off the shore of Port Campbell National Park, by the Great Ocean Road. Seven of the original eight stacks remain standing at the Twelve Apostles viewpoint, after one collapsed in July 2005.

Lysterfield Park

Lysterfield Park

167.31km from Eads Bridge

Lysterfield Park was the venue for mountain biking events of the 2006 Commonwealth Games. It features a wide array of trails suitable for XC and trail MTB riding.

Mansfield Historical Society

Mansfield Historical Society

217.73km from Eads Bridge

The Mansfield Historical Society, located in Mansfield, Connecticut (in Windham County), is an organization dedicated to preserving and sharing the history and heritage of the town and its surrounding area.

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St. Louis City, Missouri is a vibrant and historic metropolis located in the eastern part of the state. The city has a rich cultural heritage, ranging from its role as a major hub for commerce during the 19th and 20th centuries to its reputation as a center for arts and entertainment today. One of the city's most iconic attractions is the Gateway Arch, a stunning 630-foot stainless steel monument that stands along the banks of the Mississippi River. The arch was completed in 1965 and has since b

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