Park Grounds with Adventures at Every Curve

Gateway Arch National Park holds an abundance of amazing views and things to do. From the sights above to all that lies below, the park grounds hold the best park in downtown St. Louis.  You can spend a few hours or a whole day with a wide range of indoor and outdoor activities in St. Louis for all ages to enjoy.

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Reflection ponds in Gateway Arch National Park.

Gateway Arch National Park Highlights

  • Illustration of tree and bench 91 acres of urban green space
  • 5 miles of paved paths
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  • 2 reflection ponds
  • 1 of 63 National Parks

A National Park of Possibilities

Of the things to do outdoors in St. Louis, Gateway Arch National Park has activities for everyone. Whether you sit by the ponds to enjoy your lunch break or spend a whole day exploring with visiting friends, our grounds will inspire you to explore new heights and embrace our incredible views of downtown St. Louis, the Eads Bridge, Mississippi River, and beyond.

Plan Your Visit
Gateway Arch and the entrance to the Visitor Center beneath it.

Gateway Arch

Take in new perspectives in Gateway Arch National Park with a 360° view from the top or a journey below through our world-class Museum and Visitor Center.

View of the reflection ponds in Gateway Arch National park at the beginning of fall.

Reflection Ponds

One of the best places to sit back and relax in St. Louis’s urban national park.

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Grand Staircase & Ramps

Rise to new heights along the historic St. Louis riverfront as you walk, run or roll up the Grand Staircase or our accessible ramps.

View of the North Gateway of Gateway Arch National Park. Includes the Gateway Arch, Explorer's Garden and elevated walkway with people walking on it.

Explorer’s Garden

Take to the North Gateway of the park and encounter native plants that Lewis and Clark journaled about as they traveled West.

Aerial view of the Visitor Center to Gateway Arch National Park during the evening.

Visitor Center

Our state-of-the-art Visitor Center holds your entry to our indoor attractions and other park amenities such as our information desk, ticket center, restrooms, and water fountains.

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Know Before You Go

Before visiting Gateway Arch National Park, here are a few of our commonly asked questions:

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Explore More Below the Gateway Arch

It’s easy to plan a full day at Gateway Arch National Park! Exploring the park grounds is just one of the first stops on your adventure with us.

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Tram Ride to the Top

Travel to the top of the Gateway Arch inside one of our trams.

Visit the Gateway Arch
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“Monument to the Dream” Documentary Movie

Discover how the Gateway Arch came to be in the Academy Award nominated documentary movie.

Watch the Documentary
View of the inside of the Gateway Arch museum

Museum under the Gateway Arch

Explore our free museum during your next visit.

Visit the Museum
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Virtual Reality Theater

Immerse yourself in St. Louis Riverfront history in our award-winning Virtual Reality Theater movie.

Visit the VR Theatre
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The Old Courthouse

Witness history unfold inside our remodeled courtrooms and four interactive exhibit galleries.

Visit the Old Courthouse
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Riverboat Cruises

Cruise along the Mississippi River on a replica paddlewheel riverboat.

Book a Riverboat Cruise

Have additional questions before you visit Gateway Arch National Park? Contact us about our hours, parking information or other activities by calling our Call Center at 877-982-1410 or emailing us at info@gatewayarch.com.

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  • No Parking
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