Sample Itineraries
Experience the Gateway Arch, from its breathtaking views above to the fascinating exhibits below. As you decide how to spend your time at the park, we created sample itineraries featuring the many things you can do during your next visit
Before You Visit
No day is the same at Gateway Arch National Park so we advise all our visitors to give themselves time! Travel and wait times vary depending on the season and time of your visit.
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Save time and avoid the ticket lines as you plan all the things to do at the Gateway Arch! Purchase tickets for your Tram Ride to the Top, our Virtual Reality Theater, “Monument to the Dream” documentary movie, and riverboat cruises online before your visit.
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Give Yourself Time
No matter how long you plan to spend with us, we advise all visitors to give themselves time to get to their ticketed experiences. Please note, the time on your ticket is when you should be ready and in line for your Tram Ride, Movie, or VR experience. Security screening must be completed before any of those activities in the Visitor Center.
Have Specific Questions?
You can find many FAQs about your upcoming visit to the Gateway Arch on our FAQs Page. If there is a question not included on the list, our team is happy to answer any questions you may have before your visit. Please go to our Contact Page for additional visitor information.
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Featured Itineraries
3 Days
A Long Weekend to Do Everything
For a longer stay in St. Louis, there are plenty of sights to see and things to do in and around Gateway Arch National Park. From ticketed attractions to free experiences, our long weekend itinerary covers the national park, riverboats, and more!
1 Day
The National Park Adventurer
Are you a national park enthusiast always looking for an opportunity to check off another park on your list? This itinerary is for you! This all-day Gateway Arch National Park experience includes our top ticketed attractions and most visited historical features.
4 Hours
An Evening on the Riverfront
Take in the best views of the St. Louis skyline and the Gateway Arch with an evening on a riverboat cruise. This itinerary includes all you need to know for a date night or fun evening with friends on the Mississippi River aboard the Riverboats at the Gateway Arch.
5 Hours
Our Half-Day Essentials
Do you only have a couple hours to spend in Gateway Arch National Park? Here is our best list of the must-dos if you are a first time visitor and only have a half-day available to spend with us. This itinerary includes our Tram Ride to the Top, Museum under the Gateway Arch, and park grounds.
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Skyline Dinner Cruise
Watch the sun set, the city lights turn on, and get a new view of the Gateway Arch in St. Louis on a skyline dinner cruise.
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Specialty Cruises
Make plans to experience one of our specialty cruises featuring Sunday brunch, history tours, or live music and dancing aboard our riverboats.
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Gateway Helicopter Tours
Take to the sky for a helicopter ride for a bird’s eye view of St. Louis and the Gateway Arch.
Helicopter Tours