Gateway Arch
The tallest monument in the country, a gleaming 630-foot arch on the Mississippi, with a tram ride to the windows at the top.
- Open
- Every day; tram times vary by season
- Price
- Free grounds and museum; paid tram and riverboat cruises
- Time Needed
- 2.5 hours
- Address
- 11 N 4th St, St. Louis, MO 63102Google MapsApple Maps
- Getting There
- On the downtown riverfront.
Why Go
Eero Saarinen's arch was finished in 1965 to honor the westward expansion of the United States. Five-seat pods carry you up inside its legs in four minutes to a narrow observation deck with views up to 30 miles. Under the arch, a free museum tells the story of the West, from Lewis and Clark to the gold rush.
Tips
- Book a tram time ahead; the pods are small, so skip it if you're claustrophobic.
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