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Gateway Arch National Park

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Mar 10, 2025
Pro: The subterranean entrance is hidden when approaching from the river side. Reasonably priced and great experience. Quick ride to the top in the pod. Great view! Bathrooms very clean. Con: If tr…Full review by Rose B
Mar 9, 2025
Remarkable history and fascinating architecture of the arch itself. Tram ride was a lot of fun and museum was an unexpected surprise.Full review by Ray H
Mar 2, 2025
Worthwhile National Park! If you go on Sunday parking is free on the streets. The museum is free all the time. You just have to pay for the tours. We did the tram to the top and the virtual tour. So …Full review by 958bm
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Maintained by the National Park Service, the Gateway Arch National Park comprises a 91 acre park along the Mississippi river which inc…
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Commonly known as the "Gateway to the West", the Gateway Arch is a memorial commemorating the westward expansion of th…
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The Gateway Arch, or Gateway to the West, is an arch that is the centerpiece of the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial in St. Louis, Mis…
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Facts

Architectural style:Structural expressionism
Located:100 Washington Avenue
Construction completed:October 28, 1965
Construction started:February 12, 1963
Height:630 ft (192 m)
Architect:Eero Saarinen
Architectural firm:Eero Saarinen and Associates
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URGENT QUESTION. i am ina child care class, and we are doing a bay unit, i have recoived the baby and i am going …
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URGENT QUESTION. i am ina child care class, and we are doing a bay unit, i have recoived the baby and i am going to st louis, specifically the arch, can i bring that baby with me? and if so, am i allowed to leave the restraint im keep[ing my baby in? or do i have to bring it with me.
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Sorry, I do not know. You can call them directly, they will definitely help you.
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how do you buy tickets ahead of time?
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Buy on line or at the door. Definitely worth seeing.
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where can I park? How early should I get there for 9:20 tickets?
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The arch is located in downtown St Louis so there are plenty of garages to park at and some street parking. There is also parking at the Old Cathedral adjacent to the Arch. …
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The arch is located in downtown St Louis so there are plenty of garages to park at and some street parking. There is also parking at the Old Cathedral adjacent to the Arch. Additionally, some people park on a gravel parking lot by the water on the Riverboats at the Gateway Arch site which is on-site as well. I would imagine that there's plenty of parking that early in the morning in the area; especially on a weekend.
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It says you there are stairs to walk up to the top- does the tram only go up so far and then you have to walk the 6 flights of …
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It says you there are stairs to walk up to the top- does the tram only go up so far and then you have to walk the 6 flights of stairs the rest of the way?
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goes all the way to top.
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Plan to visit later this year,heard there are 96 steps to climb to observation deck and worried I may not be able to manage that!
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You can't climb to observation deck, you have to ride up make a reservation in advance.
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What can we do here?
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Many visitors enjoy riding to the top of the Gateway Arch. Tickets are sold at gatewayarch.com and cost $13-19. We also have a free museum about...
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The tram-pods are small and may be cramped for taller people
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The museum gift shop is home to loads of books, videos, posters, and educational material
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Designated accessible parking spaces are available in the Arch Parking Garage on Washington Avenue, at the north end of the Arch grounds
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This is not fully accessible. There are no accommodations for wheelchairs, scooters, or strollers to the top levels of the Gateway Arch or the Old Courthouse
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Parking charges are extra
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Sign language interpretation for live programs is available with one week advanced notice
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RVs and other vehicles over 7 feet high, which cannot enter the garage can drop off passengers at the Old Cathedral parking lot on South Memorial Drive
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You can also ride a boat on the lake or view a screening of the film 'Monument to the Dream' which details the construction of the Arch
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A late morning during the summer months is the busiest time to visit the arch, so try to visit at another time if you want to avoid crowds
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Consider buying a one-hour sightseeing cruise ticket, which costs $20 for adults and $10 for children ages 3 to 15
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Journey to the Top for an amazing view of the entire city, explore the Museum of Westward Expansion for some culture and history, and learn about the state through its educational programs
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Travelers can walk to the property from downtown hotels or take the light rail to Laclede's Landing station
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No dedicated parking is available for the Arch
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It is almost 192 meters high that you access via a lift, not recommended for the claustrophobic
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Access to the visitor center is provided through ramps adjacent to each leg of the arch
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Come first thing in the morning to purchase tickets
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Heading to the observation deck for views that stretch up to thirty miles in every direction on clear days
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Take the light rail to Laclede's Landing station
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Ride the tram to an observation room and witness spectacular views of the city
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A unique tram system takes the visitors above at the observation deck
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Check out updated best hotels & restaurants near the gateway arch
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Riverboat cruises on the mississippi allow guests to get a new perspective of the arch
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Entry-only ticket or tram ticket required to enter arch.the
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You can also ride or cycle along the designated paths on the park grounds
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On windy days visitors can feel the arch sway while at the top
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