Welcome to the Gateway Arch

Gateway Arch National Park, a 91-acre urban oasis in St. Louis, offers over five miles of paved paths and ramps, beautiful green spaces, and innovative experiences both above and below ground. Whether you have a few hours or a full day, there’s plenty to do.

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Book Online

Save time and avoid the ticket lines as you plan all the things to do at the Gateway Arch! Purchase tickets for your Tram Ride to the Top, Virtual Reality Theatre, “Monument to the Dream” documentary movie, and riverboat cruises online before you visit.

Buy Tickets

Give Yourself Time

No matter how long you plan to spend at Gateway Arch National Park, we advise all visitors to give themselves time to get to their ticketed experiences.

Plan Your Visit

Gateway Arch Parking

Before your visit, we recommend planning where you’ll park your vehicle before arriving at the national park grounds.

Find Parking

How Will You Spend Your Day?

A woman with two children riding the tram to the top of the Gateway Arch.

Tram Ride to the Top

Get a bird’s eye view from the top of the tallest monument in the United States on your next visit to Gateway Arch National Park!

Take the Tram Ride
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Museum under the Gateway Arch

Just under the Gateway Arch, explore over 200 years of our St. Louis and national history in the six galleries of our free, world-class museum!

Discover the Museum
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Documentary Movie

Discover Eero Saarinen’s vision and incredible stories from the builders of the Gateway Arch in the award-winning documentary movie, Monument to the Dream.

Watch the Story
A small child in the foreground holds a virtual reality visor over her head, in the background, an older child sits using a VR visor.

Virtual Reality Theater

Try the newest thing to do at the Virtual Reality Theater! Travel back to the 1850s St. Louis Riverfront era through the lens of a VR headset.

Virtual Reality Theater
People walking on an elevated pathway in Gateway Arch National Park.

National Park Grounds

Enjoy the park by exploring urban green spaces with over 5 miles of paved paths, riverfront views, and different perspectives on our national park grounds.

Explore the Park
View of the rotunda inside the Old Courthouse.

Old Courthouse

Explore the historic Old Courthouse where many noteworthy court cases were held — two important cases include the Dred & Harriet Scotts’ freedom suit and the Virginia Minor’s case for women’s right to vote.

Visit the Old Courthouse
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National Park Service Programming

Explore Gateway Arch National Park with a National Park Ranger through ranger-led programs and tours.

Discover Programming
The entryway to The Arch Store, the gift shop under the Gateway Arch.

The Arch Store

Bring home a keepsake from your visit when you shop in The Arch Store!

Shop the Store
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Arch Café

Visiting Gateway Arch National Park calls for some local eats. Try toasted ravioli, St. Louis ribs, and more at the Arch Café.

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Not sure how to begin planning your day at Gateway Arch National Park and the St. Louis Riverfront? Visit our sample itinerary page to see what your day could be like.

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