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Gateway Arch National Park, St. Louis MO

Address St. Louis, MO, United States
Phone +1 314-655-1600
Hours 5:00am-11:00pm
Website www.nps.gov/jeff/index.htm
Categories National Park, Historical Landmark
Rating 4.7 19 reviews

Gateway Arch National Park reviews

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Gary
October 24, 2023 4:43 pm

Interesting point of interest. Tons of photo opportunities. Informative. Lots of history to see. Even the lowest cost to go up in the arch was reasonably priced and fun. Additional prices for upgrades that are on the ground add ons not related to going up in the arch.
Us Texans enjoyed our visit there.
Caution: Food and drink is forbiddenly expensive on site.
Take your own bottle of water and snacks

Jacob
October 23, 2023 6:40 pm

We visited twice over the weekend because the tram rides to the top of the arch can sell out quickly. The museum is great with a lot of informative displays about St Louis' role in the westward expansion. The museum is free, but it costs to ride the tram. There is a surcharge to buy tram tickets online, but it's easier to get the time slots you want if you book online. You get about 8 minutes at the top of the arch.

Dominic
October 23, 2023 10:04 am

I haven't been inside the museum here in a very very long time but I remember it well. I have to say the renovations are amazing and it has really turned it into a world class facility worth of visitors from across the globe. New new entrance is beautiful and connects to the city now which really makes a huge impact in my view. You wouldn't even k ow a highway is running underneath you. Entering the facility is an experience all it's own with all the glass making everything very open and appealing. It's a great asthetic and is very inviting. The museum itself is wonderful in its layout and presentation of the information. It was a great way to kill time while waiting for our turn to go up to the top. The gigantic space that contains the gift shop, the Cafe space, and theater also is very nice and I especially liked the video wall at the back displaying all the videos of its construction. The ride to the top is not for people that suffer from Claustrophobia that is for sure. But if you can push through that it's awesome. We cam on a clear day and could see for miles and miles. Having the exits at the legs be exits only also makes an impact because it cuts down on traffic and makes the whole flow of the place better. I also liked being able to exit right after going up and being able to see where we just were and how high it actually is when viewed from the ground. Overall it was an amazing visit and I was happy I was able to share it with my kids. I would highly reccomemd coming to visit the arch and don't forget to bring your national park passports to get them stamped!

Sherry
October 20, 2023 1:43 am

The park was very nice. Lots of trees and walking paths. The park has very nice green grass. The museum inside is very nice. I feel it was worth the stop.

Ivana
October 19, 2023 10:01 pm

Park had indegent blacks, hanging out, one was yelling a lot. Smelled their urine, saw their trash. This place can flood, so that helps clean the place.

Herbert
October 18, 2023 5:32 pm

Great experience, the tram is a little pricey so we didn't do that, but a really nice museum.

Nick
October 18, 2023 7:12 am

Boring. It really shouldn't be a national park but rather a monument. It's cool to look at, but you can do that from your car anywhere in STL. Going to the top isn't all it's cracked up to be.

JACOB
October 18, 2023 3:18 am

Great family experience. Pods are very tight And small. If taking group, be aware very tight. Small kids or those clostrobic may be uncomfortable. Very odd feeling of balance at the top, but definitely an experience.

Sid
October 18, 2023 12:32 am

What an engineering marvel! Wasn't able to ride the tram to the top because we had a dog with us.

C
October 17, 2023 7:54 pm

While on a road trip to Oklahoma, just went to Missouri for the first time to see arch it was great! It has beautiful views. Got to see the arch with my friends

Tamara
October 17, 2023 9:07 am

We came here in 2016 before they did the full renovations, and I have to say we are so glad we came back. They did a great job on the renovations! The museum is lovely and well thought out with great displays and history. The tram up is divided north and south, and you do only now get to walk the half side of the arch you go up on. It was a great day with great views. It was decorated forna Halloween spooky event, which was a pleasant and fun surprise. A true gem and worth visiting!

Kae
October 16, 2023 2:27 am

This a newer NP (2018) so I wasn't expecting to get a stamp! Pleasantly surprised. This park is so well kept and clean. Great photo Ops. I had my dog so couldn't do any of the activities but we enjoyed walking around the park. It was busy even for a Tuesday morning.

Charlotte
October 15, 2023 9:26 pm

Amazing! The museum was great, the tram ride to the top was worth it but should come with a warning for anyone claustrophobic!

Reuben
October 14, 2023 6:04 pm

This is a must see destination for all. The engineering and design of this park are fantastic and show so much mid-century genius in design and unfathomable views from all angles

Chris
October 13, 2023 1:27 am

The Arch National Park is the smallest National Park in America. It's free to tour the underground museum. Great for school groups of all ages. The tram to the top of the arch is a must for a small fee.

alclapp
October 11, 2023 4:34 am

Wonderful site to see! We didn't get tickets to go up, but it was still mice visiting the museum downstairs. Free to get in that part, but about $15 each for a 10 minute visit at the top. Be sure to buy tickets in advance. Across the river in east St. Loius, there is an observation deck to view the arch, too. We got a great nighttime view.

Marcus
October 08, 2023 1:43 pm

This is a must see attraction. We enjoyed the museum which is full of history and traveling in the tram up to the top. If you have kids make sure to complete the junior badge activity.

Jacqueline
October 08, 2023 7:06 am

Great time. Neat history and museum have been added. Fun tram rides and awesome views from the top!

Katrina
October 08, 2023 12:38 am

Beautiful and exciting to see! I would suggest you watch the 30 minute movie before you go up.

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