Journey to the Top

A visit to the Gateway Arch Riverfront is not complete without going to the top of the 630-foot-tall Arch. At the highest point in downtown St. Louis, you’ll experience unforgettable views of the city and the Mississippi River.

What you’ll see:

• You can see up to 30 miles on a clear day.
• Looking West, you’ll have a breathtaking view of downtown St. Louis.
• Looking East, you can see the Mississippi River and Illinois.
• The entrance to the south leg of the Gateway Arch features life in St. Louis as it was during the 1800s, returning to a time when the St. Louis Riverfront was bustling with steamboats, fur traders and merchants.
• The entrance to the north leg of the Gateway Arch takes you back to the year 1965 when the construction of the Arch was completed.
• See and hear what it was like for the construction workers fitting the final piece of the Arch.

You can enjoy these amazing views and experiences simply by taking a short tram ride to the top of the Gateway Arch.