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Riverboats at the Gateway Arch

50 S Leonor K Sullivan Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63102 · St. Louis, MO

Why you should go…

Board the Tom Sawyer or Becky Thatcher for a narrated one-hour cruise along the Mississippi, with unbeatable photo angles of the Gateway Arch and the working river. Evening dinner and blues cruises turn it into a full night out. It's the most relaxing way to see St. Louis the way travelers have for two centuries, from the water.

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General tours guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Confirm the meeting point

    It is often a corner, a lobby, or a dock rather than the address you searched for. Check it the night before.

  • Small groups fill first

    In high season the intimate departures sell out well before the big-bus options do.

  • Ask how much is on foot

    Knowing how much of the route is walking, standing, or outdoors tells you what to wear and carry.

  • Read the weather policy

    Cancellation windows and rain rules vary by operator, and they are easier to find before you pay than after.

What's around here?

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