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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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12914 Reviews | Write a ReviewJust do it, so Awesome
Reviewed By wayne1961 July 2026We started our journey below the Arch in the museum. The elevator to the top holds 5 people each in a pod, and it takes 4 minutes to reach the top. Such an Amazing view at the top, so worth it. The...
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Reviewed By Joan S July 2026Went over 4th of July weekend with an out of town guest, so Arch grounds were crowded as expected. All tickets to go up in the Arch were sold out for the day , fortunately I had purchased our tickets...
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Reviewed By 1024mh June 2026Museum admission is free but you have to pay to ride the tram to the top. I would recommend buying your tickets in advance because they sell quickly. You also have to walk through a metal detector to...
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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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12914 Reviews | Write a ReviewJust do it, so Awesome
Reviewed By wayne1961 July 2026We started our journey below the Arch in the museum. The elevator to the top holds 5 people each in a pod, and it takes 4 minutes to reach the top. Such an Amazing view at the top, so worth it. The...
Full ReviewBuy tickets ahead of time on line!
Reviewed By Joan S July 2026Went over 4th of July weekend with an out of town guest, so Arch grounds were crowded as expected. All tickets to go up in the Arch were sold out for the day , fortunately I had purchased our tickets...
Full ReviewGreat View
Reviewed By 1024mh June 2026Museum admission is free but you have to pay to ride the tram to the top. I would recommend buying your tickets in advance because they sell quickly. You also have to walk through a metal detector to...
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