Why You Should Go...

The nation's tallest monument at 630 feet, the Gateway Arch, symbolizes St. Louis' role in the westward expansion of the U.S. and anchors Gateway Arch National Park. The Arch offers many family-friendly experiences, including the Tram Ride to the Top, "Monument to the Dream" documentary movie, shopping at The Arch Store, dining at Arch Café, virtual reality experience taking guests back to the St. Louis riverfront in the 1850s, and a new interactive museum designed for people of all abilities to enjoy."

Gateway Arch National Park also includes the Old Courthouse, one of St. Louis' most prominent architectural landmarks that have served as the backdrop for some of America's pivotal early legal cases, such as Dred Scott's suit for freedom and Virginia Minor's fight for the right to vote.

The Gateway Arch is the centerpiece of Gateway Arch National Park. At 91 acres, it's the smallest national park in the United States. But it offers plenty to do with more than 5 miles of paved trails, sightseeing riverboat cruises, helicopter tours, and more.

Why You Should Go...

The nation's tallest monument at 630 feet, the Gateway Arch, symbolizes St. Louis' role in the westward expansion of the U.S. and anchors Gateway Arch National Park. The Arch offers many family-friendly experiences, including the Tram Ride to the Top, "Monument to the Dream" documentary movie, shopping at The Arch Store, dining at Arch Café, virtual reality experience taking guests back to the St. Louis riverfront in the 1850s, and a new interactive museum designed for people of all abilities to enjoy."

Gateway Arch National Park also includes the Old Courthouse, one of St. Louis' most prominent architectural landmarks that have served as the backdrop for some of America's pivotal early legal cases, such as Dred Scott's suit for freedom and Virginia Minor's fight for the right to vote.

The Gateway Arch is the centerpiece of Gateway Arch National Park. At 91 acres, it's the smallest national park in the United States. But it offers plenty to do with more than 5 miles of paved trails, sightseeing riverboat cruises, helicopter tours, and more.

What You Should Know...

Open: Year-Round

Cost: Less than $25

Payment: Cash, Travelers Check, MC, Visa, AMEX, Discover

Discounts: Children, Students, Groups

Access: Public Transportation, Service Animals, Bicycle

Available: Self-Guided Tour, Guided Tour, Café, Restaurant, Concessions, Vending Machines, Kids Activities, Family Restroom, Changing Station, Gift Shop, Souvenirs

Take the Tram Ride to the Top of the Arch to see St. Louis and the Mississippi River from 630 feet in the sky! The tram sells out early and often; advance tickets are strongly recommended at gatewayarch.com/buytickets. Entrance to the Arch Visitor Center and the Museum at the Gateway Arch is free.

Visitors must enter the monument at the west entrance, which faces Fourth Street and the Old Courthouse.

Arch hours are 9:00 am – 8:00 pm in the summer and 9:00 am – 6:00 pm in the winter.

The Old Courthouse is currently closed while undergoing renovations as part of the $380-million CityArchRiver project, the largest public-private partnership in the history of the National Park Service. The historic building renovations will include new exhibit galleries and structural improvements.

Watch the award-winning documentary about the construction of the Gateway Arch, “Monument to the Dream,” screening hourly in the monument’s Tucker Theater. Tickets are available online at gatewayarch.com/buytickets.

During your Arch visit, head to The Arch Store and peruse variety of books, posters, apparel and educational toys as well as homemade fudge and other goodies, or grab a bite to eat at the Arch Café.