Overview
About Gateway Arch National Park.
Gateway Arch National Park commemorates President Jefferson’s vision of a continental nation, the individuals and cultural groups who helped shape its history, St. Louis’ role in westward expansion, and Dred and Harriet Scott, who sued for their freedom in the Old Courthouse.
Weather
Normal Daily Mean Temperature (in degrees Fahrenheit)* January - 29.3 February - 33.9 March - 45.1 April - 56.7 May - 66.1 June - 75.4 July - 79.8 August - 77.6 September - 70.2 October - 58.4 November - 46.2 December - 33.9 Average Percent of Days with Sunshine* January - 50% February - 52% March - 54% April - 56% May - 59% June - 66% July - 68% August - 65% September - 63% October - 60% November - 46% December - 53% *Source: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Entrance Fees
Prices vary by date of visit. Begin your tour with an interactive pre-boarding experience featuring 60s-inspired animation and Gateway Arch trivia. Then, be transported 630 feet to the top of Arch for exhilarating views. Please allow 45 - 60 minutes for your Tram Ride to the Top experience. Adult (16 and up): Starting at $15 Child (3-15): Starting at $11 Infant (2 and under): FREE Park Pass Holder: Starting at $12 Tickets available at www.gatewayarch.com
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Things to do
Discover Gateway Arch National Park.
A Moment of Reflection
1-99 MinutesVisit the reflection ponds to the north and south of the Arch. Relax and soak in the environment by using all five senses.
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A View From the Top
45-60 MinutesTram Ride to the Top: Getting there is part of the adventure. Enjoy stunning views from the top of America's tallest monument.
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Become a Trails & Rails Guide
Have fun riding the train and sharing St. Louis area history!
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Carve Your Own Path
15-120 MinutesExplore the five miles of paved trails on the Gateway Arch grounds
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Explore the Museum under the Gateway Arch
The Museum at the Gateway Arch covers 200 years of history about the westward expansion of the United States with an emphasis on St. Louis’ important role during that era.
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Explore with Lewis and Clark
1-99 MinutesStroll through the paved paths of the Explorer’s Garden located in the North Gateway area of the park. In the Garden, you can find plants that were used by Native Americans and detailed by Lewis and Clark in their expedition journals as they traveled west.
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Gateway Arch Wellness Challenge
Gateway Arch National Park offers you multiple opportunities to improve your health through physical, mental and learning challenges. Will you rest below an architectural wonder and take a moment to breathe? Will you stroll through the paved paths of the Explorer’s Garden? Will you learn something new about history? The possibilities are endless - personal wellness is out there waiting for you. And, it is well within reach.
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Move Along the Mississippi River
Move along the historic St. Louis Riverfront Trail
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Report for Duty
30-90 MinutesDesigned for visitors 5-12 (but open to all!) the Junior Ranger program is designed to help young visitors learn more about the people, places and events related to St. Louis history and westward expansion in the 1800s.
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