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August 2026

Two women holding drinks cheers and smile to the camera on the outside deck of a Groove & Spin Cruise on the Riverboats at the Gateway Arch

Groove & Spin Cruise

Groove & Spin Cruise

Get in the groove with a night of old-school R&B. This evening cruise is the perfect getaway for those who miss that classic beat.…
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Historic image of the Gateway Arch construction where the last piece is inserted into the top. Two cranes are on top of the arch to complete the project.

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National Park Week Safety Sunday

Join a park ranger on the mezzanine at the Arch to learn more about the incredible feats of engineering required to construct the Arch…
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Two tables of friends enjoying a Brunch Cruise on the Riverboats with plates full of food in front of them

Brunch Cruise

Sunday Brunch Cruise

The perfect Sunday starts here. Join us for the ultimate brunch experience on this 2-hour riverboat cruise featuring live entertainment, chef-inspired cuisine and great…
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Three young students talk to a Gateway Arch National Park ranger in the Museum in front of a bison statue

National Park Week America in Motion Monday

What’s the best way to get across the country? Vote on your favorite mode of transportation used by travelers moving westward in the Museum…
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Visitors walking into the visitor center entrance at Gateway Arch National Park on a sunny summer day.

National Park Service Fee-Free Day

National Park Service Fee Free Day

For 10 days in 2026, all National Park Service sites that charge an entrance fee will offer free admission to everyone. On these fee-free…
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View of Gateway Arch National Park

National Park Service 110th Birthday & Fee-Free Day

Happy 110th Birthday to the National Park Service! To celebrate, the National Park Service is waiving the $3 entrance fee portion of the ticket…
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Two visitors and their dogs in BARK Ranger bandanas sit in front of the Gateway Arch National Park sign.

National Park Week Wildlife Wednesday

 Join rangers outside the Gateway Arch entrance with your dog to participate in the B.A.R.K. Ranger program, and explore the grounds to see what wildlife you…
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Visitors walking into the visitor center entrance at Gateway Arch National Park on a sunny summer day.

National Park Week Thankful Thursday

Stop by the Gateway Arch information desk to sign a thank you card to our dedicated park partners who help the National Park Service…
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A couple laughs during dinner aboard the Tom Sawyer riverboat during a Skyline Dinner Cruise

Skyline Dinner Cruise

Skyline Dinner Cruise

Our flagship evening cruise features live music, a chef-inspired menu and captivating views of the St. Louis skyline. This two-hour cruise is perfect for…
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Image of the Old Courthouse's east-facing entrance from across the street on a blue sky day

National Park Week Freedom Friday

Reflect on American heritage, the nation’s expansion and civil rights history through activities at the Old Courthouse museum.
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A pair of Gateway Arch National Park rangers speak to student seated inside a mock courtroom in the Old Courthouse

National Park Week Staff Saturday

Learn about the many jobs and responsibilities of National Park Service employees and discover different career paths through an interactive activity outside the Museum…
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A Gateway Arch National Park ranger swears in a young visitor as a Jr. Ranger inside a courtroom in the Old Courthouse

National Park Week Jr Ranger Day

Participate in activities at the Gateway Arch and Old Courthouse to earn a special National Park Week Junior Ranger badge.
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