Gateway Arch St. Louis Missouri

Gateway Arch National Park

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From the thrilling views to the amazing stories, a visit to the Gateway Arch is an experience that never fails to inspire. Whether you have a few hours or a …

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May 12, 2025
So here is the disclaimer - I hate heights! Like I can't get 2 steps up a ladder without shaking like a bobble head holding jelly on a trampoline!!!!! But we are travelling Route 66 and were staying…Full review by TravelAndMeander
May 10, 2025
Great view and experience! I was here on a business trip and got to visit this landmark on one of our offsite tour's with the tourism bureau. I highly recommend!Full review by AllThingsJessR
May 3, 2025
We visited the Arch on a Saturday and had pre-purchased all of our tickets. We did the full package with the move, virtual reality experience, tram ride, and riverboat. Unfortunately, it was not a …Full review by hbhakh
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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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Try to buy your tickets online days before. We thought we would be out of luck but found a last minute slot. If you don’t have tickets you can still get in and see the great museum but …
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Try to buy your tickets online days before. We thought we would be out of luck but found a last minute slot. If you don’t have tickets you can still get in and see the great museum but you can’t get to the top- and that’s the point. Kiener Plaza East and West are good parking spots. Not a long walk…about 1-2 blocks, cross the street, then walk down to the Arch entrance. Checkout the old courthouse on this walk and the Kiener Plaza park is a great photo spot while on your walk!
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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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Answer by Lizard P · May 12, 2023
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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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