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    Gateway Arch National Park

    4.4 (291 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    Tara R.

    I was so so so impressed. I had no idea what I was walking into but it was way more than I expected. When you enter the location you have to go through airport style security. The line was not long and went quickly. There is a whole museum showing the history of the Arch and area. There is a small Cafe and a giftshop. There are plenty of bathrooms as well. The system is highly organized based on your ticket time. There are numerous TV screens showing how long until each ticket time will be accepted. Once scanned, you are broken into groups of 4 to fit into one of the eight elevators that tray you to the top of the Arch. You have ten minutes to enjoy the view while up there which was plenty. The views were spectacular. Looking from below, it is hard to believe I was up there and that the elevators to take you up are a thing. This visit exceeded my expectations.

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    MaryAnn B.

    Had a tour with a ranger throughout the old courthouse. What an amazing space. The dome inside is amazing with each floor having some significant art work which are explained on the ground floor. Going into the court room where the Dred Scott trial was is awesome. Recommend this experience. Parking close by.

    Matthew O.

    Beautiful national park! It might not be a national park in the same sense as the Grand Canyon, but this is still such a historical piece of architecture that is worthy of being a national park. I highly recommend looking at the Arch at night because it gives an even greater sense of grandeur. The way the lights are angled at the base really gives the sense of it stretching way up into the night sky. Truly a standout experience in St. Louis!

    JP P.

    I absolutely LOVE this park ! It's a beautiful walk and great view of the arch . The location is in the heart of the city and near the stadium .

    Brandy G.

    As a National Park lover, I was super excited to check another park off my list. The grounds and museum themselves are free to visit, as is the courthouse, but you'll need a separate ticket if you want to ride the tram to the top of the Arch or do any other of the extra activities there (there's also a documentary and virtual reality experience). I arrived on a busy summer Saturday morning, and it was actually surprisingly quiet when I got there. By the time I left around noon, though, the place was packed. So if you want a more relaxed experience I'd def recommend arriving on the earlier side of the day. Don't skip the ride to the top of the Arch. It's an iconic St. Louis experience you have to do at least once. The tram ride feels like stepping into a piece of 1960s engineering history. If you're claustrophobic, though, be aware that the tram cabins are pretty small. I was lucky enough to have an entire tram car to myself on the way up and down though which I wasn't mad about. You only get about 8 minutes at the observation deck, but honestly, that was more than enough time for me to take in the views and snap some photos before heading back down. Workers at the top keep you informed on how much time you have left at the top before the next crew of tourists come in. I made a full morning out of it. After the tram ride, I spent an hour or two exploring the museum beneath the Arch, took the riverboat cruise (a separate ticket), and then crossed the street to visit the Old Courthouse and learn more about its connection to the Dred Scott Supreme Court case. Between all of those activities, you can easily spend several hours here (and totally should!)

    View from the top of the arch
    Amy S.

    When you enter, you go through a museum section before lining up for the trip to the top of the arch. You enter the tram through small doors (maybe 4x2?). It feels very retro futuristic. The ride to the top is about 4 minutes and you get to stay up there for 10. The windows at the top let you see for miles. Beautiful views. The museum is done really well taking you through the design of the arch and the history of St Louis. If you have never been here, you need to add this to your bucket list!

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    Anna W.

    On a Sunday morning my dog and I found ourselves at the arch. When I was younger there was not this nice of walking path and so many trees to keep shade. So many park benches to relax on. Parking is easy especially if you know the streets. They were actively cleaning the grounds while we were there. Great spot. 100% recommend.

    Sandy C.

    WOW! Hubs convinced me to go. I'm afraid of heights, but I'm SO glad I did this. Once in a lifetime. Elevator is TINY and a bit claustrophobic, but think of what you see! They take pictures of you before you go up and they're ready when you get down. Stiff price. $37 for three prints & digital access. $32 for the prints only. It's up to you if you purchase. We did not. It's amazing how many people go through here. It's a well oiled machine, you're in and out with 45-60 minutes. Do it!

    Shawn B.

    What looks to be a smallish National Park actually has a ton of underground, cool museum areas plus a tram that you can ride over the arch and a virtual arch tour also a decent national park store. That being said you can get in and out probably in an hour and a half or two hours. No cost to go into the museum l, no cost to go to the national Park store. They have timed tram rides that are an extra charge and I believe the movie is an extra charge. Check out my photos.

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    Kenneth K.

    The Arch is a nice icon of St. Louis. The sourrounding grounds and museum under it make the National Park. It's much smaller than others without much wildlife and natural scenery. It is only 60 years old so hard to imagine what city was like before as Old Busch Stadium was built around the same time as well next door. I just learned the arch was designed by Eero Saarinen who also designed Washington Dulles Airport's main terminal.

    Brandon M.

    Have not been in a while. Brought the boys for the first time. Loved the updates. Easy to navigate without planning. Very clean and well kept inside. Trip to the top of the Arch was very well organized. Thanks for the memories!

    Julia S.

    Probably the most iconic landmark in St Louis, the arch is hard to miss and easy to get to. If you're interested in exploring the museum, or going inside the arch, be sure to go during a weekday from 9-5!

    King R.

    I've been here so many times from 2008-2011 when I lived in the area. The Gateway Arch was a short visit on my way to the airport. I wanted to have this nostalgic feeling from those times in the past; however, it's definitely a unique and powerful landmark of Missouri symbolism. For free observation from the ground level, it only takes about one-to-two minutes, but if you want to do a picnic or something that's cool and just relax, plan for an extended stay which would cost you for parking; they do have a museum and fares for rides up the gateway onsite. I can't recall the experience because it was a decade ago and I elected not to partake due to time constraints, but I definitely recommend a quick visit if ever in St. Louis.

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    The playground it self is amazing... that would receive 5 stars. I travel a ton in the US- I have…read morekids ages 6 to 25, so I have been to a lot of parks and this has to rank on the top!!!! But- parking... Brentwood Parks And Recreation needs to align with the city to help with signage for parking. The lot is not large enough (maybe 60 spaces not positive) to have two directions. Even with it being clear to many that the natural flow was counterclockwise, a few felt the need to go against the natural flow. Then the streets around the park were full causing the streets capable of only allowing for a single lane of traffic. Even with a clear flow and literally no room for cars traveling in opposite directions... some attempted to push in, causing longer stand stills. It's like trying to go to the zoo/forest park on the weekends. But the park itself is fun!!! I do wish there was more shaded areas within the park itself. Parking needs to be fixed... there is no way an emergency vehicle could have gotten in to help if help was needed. That is a big concern.

    This playground is an awesome kid hangout. My kids love this place and can play here all day. This…read moreplayground just opened last weekend and we went here this past Sunday. It was busy and parking was tight. There are so much things for kids to do here. Rock climbing, swings, Little zip line, splash pad etc. I can tell my kids and Chloe would love to go here a lot in the near future.

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    One of our FAVORITE parks! I'm a mom of 3 (6,4,1) and this park is perfect for them. First, it's…read moreall a height that doesn't give me a heart attack to let them play freely. Also, it's very open and I can see all parts of the park so even thought it's not fenced, it just feels safe. The kids love that part of it is a tree that you climb inside. Bathrooms are close so great for potty training toddlers who have to go RIGHT NOW. There are 4 picnic tables in the pavilion, 2 drinking fountains and some sunshades with benches. We had our kids' birthday party there and it went extremely well. Super affordable to rent! The only downside is one parking lot is a flat trek to the playground but a longer one and the other parking lot is fairly close but you have to walk down a big hill and so then also back up. So anyone who is more limited with ambulation or someone who fatigues very quickly may not find this playground particularly accessible. Otherwise it is a super fun and simple playground!

    Such a hidden gem in the St. Louis public playgrounds. Plenty of parking, great walking trail, and…read morea massive playground. We were the only ones on the playground the entire time-about an hour. Meanwhile we were able to meet a bunch of nice dogs going on long walks. Oak Tree Park pavilion is available to rent through the Brentwood Park system. It's pretty cheap ($60 for non-residents, $40 for residents). There are four picnic benches under the shelter, where the bathrooms are also located.

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