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Standing 630 feet tall, the Gateway Arch, our nation’s tallest man-made monument, anchors Gateway Arch National Park and symbolizes our pioneering spirit. The iconic experience includes the tram ride to the top, the free museum at the bottom, a 35-minute documentary, a virtual-reality experience, cruises aboard the Riverboats at the Gateway Arch and helicopter rides over the city. Get your tickets online, by phone or in person at the Gateway Arch ticket center. Tram tickets sell out early and often – advance tickets are strongly recommended. Please allow at least 30 minutes to go through security. Please note: Nearby experiences including the Riverboats at the Gateway Arch and Gateway Helicopter Tours will also be available to visit as well.How to Bookend Your Visit to the Gateway Arch
Once you’ve experienced everything in Gateway Arch National Park, we suggest exploring more of downtown St. Louis. Here are our insider tips for things to do – plus, places to eat, drink and play for breakfast, lunch and dinner – in conjunction with your visit to the Gateway Arch.
11. N. Fourth St.
St. Louis,
MO
63102
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12933 Reviews | Write a ReviewArch and much more - spend some time
Reviewed By Tanksmon May 2018We thought we would spend a couple of hours at the arch and that was it - in the end we spent an entire afternoon, and the museum wasn’t even open. Parking was not an issue and we found a parking...
Full ReviewGateway Arch NP
Reviewed By AMarie525 July 2026A must visit! I went on a Saturday and I went in the morning based on reviews that it get very crowded throughout the day. The tram car is very tight with no windows so if you do not like that then...
Full ReviewDefinitely do the Ride to the Top and the Documentary Film!
Reviewed By Fairmaiden59 August 2026Wow! Who knew there was so much to do. We booked the ride to the top and the documentary film. We didn't allow enough time for the expansive museum. There is so much to take in. The ride is in...
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Facility Open Daily* 9 am–8 pm Memorial Day-Labor Day 9 am-6 pm Labor Day-Memorial Day The park grounds are open from 5 am–11 pm year round. * Last tram leaves one-hour prior to closing. The Gateway Arch is closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day.
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12933 Reviews | Write a ReviewArch and much more - spend some time
Reviewed By Tanksmon May 2018We thought we would spend a couple of hours at the arch and that was it - in the end we spent an entire afternoon, and the museum wasn’t even open. Parking was not an issue and we found a parking...
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Reviewed By AMarie525 July 2026A must visit! I went on a Saturday and I went in the morning based on reviews that it get very crowded throughout the day. The tram car is very tight with no windows so if you do not like that then...
Full ReviewDefinitely do the Ride to the Top and the Documentary Film!
Reviewed By Fairmaiden59 August 2026Wow! Who knew there was so much to do. We booked the ride to the top and the documentary film. We didn't allow enough time for the expansive museum. There is so much to take in. The ride is in...
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