Why You Should Go...
The Riverboats at the Gateway Arch – replica 19th-century paddle-wheelers Becky Thatcher and Tom Sawyer – transport riders back in time to when steamboats ruled the Mighty Mississippi.
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Located on the St. Louis Riverfront below the Gateway Arch, the riverboats offer a variety of themed adventures –from the one-hour St. Louis Riverfront Cruise and the Skyline Dinner Cruise to specialty excursions like the Blues Cruise, Sunday Brunch Cruise, and many more.
Enjoy some of the best views of the Arch and downtown St. Louis aboard the riverboats.
The Riverboats dockside bar is also a perfect place to have a drink on the water and relax during happy hour. Dine at the Paddlewheel Café and take in amazing views of the Arch while enjoying burgers, wraps, fries, ice cream, and more.
In addition, the riverboat gift shop features a large selection of St. Louis- and riverboat-themed souvenirs and gifts from local artisans.
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Why You Should Go...
The Riverboats at the Gateway Arch – replica 19th-century paddle-wheelers Becky Thatcher and Tom Sawyer – transport riders back in time to when steamboats ruled the Mighty Mississippi.
Located on the St. Louis Riverfront below the Gateway Arch, the riverboats offer a variety of themed adventures –from the one-hour St. Louis Riverfront Cruise and the Skyline Dinner Cruise to specialty excursions like the Blues Cruise, Sunday Brunch Cruise, and many more.
Enjoy some of the best views of the Arch and downtown St. Louis aboard the riverboats.
The Riverboats dockside bar is also a perfect place to have a drink on the water and relax during happy hour. Dine at the Paddlewheel Café and take in amazing views of the Arch while enjoying burgers, wraps, fries, ice cream, and more.
In addition, the riverboat gift shop features a large selection of St. Louis- and riverboat-themed souvenirs and gifts from local artisans.
What You Should Know...
Open:
Seasonally: Array
Payment: Cash, Travelers Check, MC, Visa, AMEX, Discover
Discounts: Children, Groups
Access: Wheelchair, Service Animals, Bicycle
Parking: Paid On-site, Bicycle
Available: Café, Bar, Concessions, Private Dining, Patio Dining, Kids Activities, Changing Station, Meeting/Conference Rooms, Banquet Facilities, Gift Shop
Extra Fun...
Fun Facts
Specialty excursions range from themed Sunday Brunch Cruises and Blues Cruises, to Oktoberfest celebrations, meet and greets with Santa Claus, and many more.
The Tom Sawyer and Becky Thatcher were originally brought to St. Louis in 1964 to accommodate the spectators who wanted a closer look at the building of the Gateway Arch.
The Riverboats at the Gateway Arch are a part of the oldest Mississippi River excursion boat company that has called St. Louis its home port since 1917.
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