Gateway Arch Attractions

Attractions in the Core include the Gateway Arch, Old Courthouse, Gateway Arch Riverboats, Citygarden, Riverfront Trail, Discovery Bike Rentals, Kiener Plaza and Eads Bridge. The Core will also feature activities, events and special exhibits created by the National Park Service, as well as other partners.

	The Gateway Arch 11 North 4th Street St. Louis, MO	The nation’s tallest monument, standing 630 feet tall, has beckoned visitors for more than 40 years with its iconic, awe-inspiring shape. The vision of renowned architect, Eero Saarinen, the Gateway Arch commemorates Thomas Jefferson and the westward expansion of the United States. A visit to St. Louis isn’t complete without standing at its base and playing professional photographer, and the view from the outside is only half of the experience.
	Gateway Arch Riverboat Cruises 50 South Leonor K Sullivan Blvd. St. Louis, MO	Take a ride on replica 19th-century paddle-wheel boats, Tom Sawyer and Becky Thatcher, located on the riverfront below the south leg of the Gateway Arch. Enjoy cruise narration, provided by the National Park Service and the vessel’s captain, that offers a historical overview of the area and the role this working river still plays today. There’s a cruise for every occasion.
	Old Courthouse 11 North 4th Street St. Louis, MO	Experience a significant part of U.S. history during a visit to the Historic Old Courthouse, completed in 1862. The Courthouse is the site where Dred and Harriet Scott, both slaves, pleaded with the court for their freedom, and Virginia Minor petitioned for women’s right to vote in the 1870s. Embrace history in a restored courtroom from the 1860s and view exhibits and murals depicting historic St. Louis events.
	Kiener Plaza 6th, 7th, Market and Chestnut Streets St. Louis, MO	A great gathering place in downtown St. Louis, Kiener Plaza provides one of the best views in town of the Historic Old Courthouse and the Gateway Arch. In the center of the plaza is a pool and fountain, which contains a statue known as “The Runner” by sculptor William Zorach. In the 1800s, Kiener Plaza was home to a jail that used to hold prisoners awaiting trial at the Old Courthouse, including slaves who sued for their freedom.
	Eads Bridge St. Louis, MO	The Eads Bridge is the first road and rail bridge to cross the Mississippi River. James E. Eads designed and built the bridge, which at the time of completion in 1874, was the longest arch bridge in the world. Today, the bridge serves pedestrian, bicycle, vehicular and Metrolink light rail traffic.
	Discovery Bike Rentals On the Riverfront below the Grand Staircase of the Gateway Arch St. Louis, MO	For the active adventurer, capture the sights and sounds of St. Louis on a rental bicycle. Take a leisurely ride along the Bike St. Louis trails or the newly restored Riverfront Trail, an 11-mile trail that follows the Mississippi River starting at Biddle Street and heading north. Bicycles and quadcycles are available, the latter of which is a great way for the entire family to ride together as it seats up to four or six people.
	Museum of Westward Expansion 11 North 4th Street St. Louis, MO	Experience the Old West with a visit to the Museum of Westward Expansion. See how mountain men lived in the 1800s or take a peek inside a covered wagon. Listen as history unfolds through the voices of animatronic figures that bring the past to life. View rare Indian Peace Medals, weapons of survival and an actual tipi. Audio enhancement is available during tours given by National Park Service rangers. Tours include a variety of educational topics and a question-and-answer period.
	Citygarden. www.citygardenstl.org Market Street & South 8th Street St. Louis, MO	Citygarden is a stunning new addition to the civic and artistic fabric of St. Louis and the nation. Framed by office towers and in the shadow of the Gateway Arch, Citygarden is an oasis in the heart of a major American city’s downtown: a vibrant and serene blending of lush plantings and internationally renowned sculpture with delights of water, stone, architecture and design.
	The Eugene Field House and St. Louis Toy Museum www.eugenefieldhouse.org 634 South Broadway St. Louis, MO	A National Historic Landmark, The Eugene Field House & St. Louis Toy Museum is the home to Roswell Field, the attorney for Dred Scott, and the birthplace of Eugene Field, the Children’s Poet. In addition, the museum always has an exhibit from their large antique toy and doll collection on display.