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Amelia Earhart Memorial Bridge

Atchison, KS
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Ranked #3 of 6 attractions in Atchison
2.5 of 5 stars 4 Reviews
Description: An engineering marvel when built in 1938, the bridge was a boon to Atchison's economy.
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Savannah, Missouri, United States
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“IT'S A BRIDGE, BIG DEAL”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012

Nothing special about this bridge, not lighted differently, not painted differently, Just another bridge, ya'all. If you can to Atchison to see the bridge, you might want to take up the hobby of watching paint dry. More

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Moab, Utah
2 reviews
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“MY HEART WAS IN MY THROAT!”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 March 2012

We were returning to Michigan from az. taking a route that a trucker friend suggested when we experenced the A E memorial bridge. I have not forgotten it since and was the worst bridge crossing ever...completely see the need for the new bridge! wonder why they waited 10 years too late to do it!!!!! As I approached in my 35'... More

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Maryville, MO
2 reviews
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“My first memory of Atchison”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 May 2011

I first saw what is now known as the Amelia Earhart Memorial Bridge the last day of December, 1948. We were coming to Atchison from the Missouri side. I have crossed it many times since, both in a vehicle and on foot. Only in the last few years have I felt any trepidation going over it; the deck of the... More

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Illinois
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“LAME, terrible, worst experience of my life”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 November 2008
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I have traveled over this bridge numerous times. First of all, since when does a bridge count as an attraction. A bridge is a bridge, esp in kansas. If it was the Golden Gate Bridge, or Chesapeak Bay bridge, maybe then, but not Atchison't. The only way it can be considered in attraction is that when crossing it you take... More

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