Take Your Tram Ride To the Top

A trip to St. Louis just isn’t complete without experiencing the iconic Gateway Arch! Take the one-of-a-kind tram ride 630 feet to the top for incredible views stretching 30 miles in every direction. Come see St. Louis from above at Gateway Arch National Park – you won’t regret it!

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Tram Ride Fast Facts

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  • Illustration of the Gateway Arch with arrow top to bottom 630 Feet Above St. Louis
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  • Illustration of stopwatch Tram Rises Approximately 3.86 Miles per Hour
  • Illustration of tram car Trams Rotate About 155 Degrees While Keeping You Upright
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Taking the Gateway Arch Tram Ride to the Top

When you board your tram ride to the top of the Gateway Arch, you will ride 63 stories high through over 43,000 tons of concrete and steel. As one of St. Louis’s premier indoor attractions, your 45-60 minute tram ride experience includes interactive boarding exhibits featuring 1960s era animations, Gateway Arch trivia, and your Tram Ride to the Top.

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Know Before You Go

Before taking your tram ride for the best view from the Gateway Arch, there are a few things to know before you go! Here are a few commonly asked questions:

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Have more questions? See our FAQs.

Explore More Below The Gateway Arch

It’s easy to plan a full day at and around Gateway Arch National Park! With activities for all, there is so much to do when you visit.

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Museum under the Gateway Arch

Take time to browse the six interactive galleries in our FREE museum. Its stories hold over 200 years of our shared St. Louis history, our nation’s westward expansion, and how the Gateway Arch came to be.

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Virtual Reality Theater

Immerse yourself in the 1850’s St. Louis Riverfront in our award-winning virtual reality movie.

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“Monument to the Dream” Documentary

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

Watch the Documentary Movie
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Gateway Arch National Park

Wander the 91 acre national park grounds.

Explore the Park Grounds
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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 boat.

Book a Riverboat Cruise

Have additional questions before your Tram Ride to the Top? Contact us about tickets, hours, or other park attractions by calling our Call Center at 877-982-1410 or emailing us at info@gatewayarch.com.