Whether you're a tourist or a local, the arch never gets old. Make sure you book your tickets in advance because they sell out pretty fast. The tram ride up is one of the most unique experiences. It's weird but also a cool sensation where you're moving sideways and upward at the same time, around 3 mph. The ride down feels slightly faster for some reason. Each tram fits a maximum of 5 people (or 6 with a baby in lap), so it is a snug little pod. If you or someone in your group has claustrophobia, I wouldn't let it stop you. Some of my friends have mild claustrophobia and they were fine. The tour guides while you're waiting in line are enthusiastic and keep things fun. I appreciated them. Once you get to the top, you have about 8 to 10 minutes to take in the view through these little windows that kind of make you feel like you're looking out of a plane. The view of the river is nice and you can spot planes and ships from up there. While you're waiting for your time slot or even after, there's a really nice Missouri history museum section at the entrance worth browsing through. Don't skip the gift shop, it's worth a quick stop. The grounds under the arch are a full park, so it's a great excuse to just be outside and enjoy the space. Perfect for families, friends, or anyone who wants a fun and easy way to spend some time in the city. read more

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Had the best time with my youngest travel companion!! Teaching the next generation of explorers. The entire staff was wonderful even as I almost got tackled by security because I didn't realize my eye glass cleaning wipes kept kicking off the alarm. Keep that in mind, totally empty your pockets to avoid an embarrassment. Loved the tiny tram ride to the top and back down again. The museum under the park is amazing and well done. The gift shop is well appointed and prices aren't too bad at all. The cafe also isn't too bad. Just watch your receipts. I got over charged and heard it's happened fairly recently with a few other people. Will certainly come back again and explore some more. read more

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There probably is nothing more iconic in St. Louis than the Gateway Arch, a monument in a catenary curve that rises 630 feet above the Mississippi River and the Gateway to the West. Although the design by Eero Saarinen (who also designed Dulles Airport) won the competition in 1948, construction didn't begin until 1963 and was completed in 1965. It wasn't open to visitors until 1967. The park entrance is across the street from the old courthouse on 4th Street, and signs lead you to the entrance, where you can walk through a museum. Finding the place to board our tram was easy. You will be climbing a lot of stairs, and we ended up in the group where we climb the most. (There are eight trams, each of which fits five people.) Just what my cranky knee needed. While we waited to board, we saw a cute "infographics show" type video about the design of the cars and about the Arch itself. Then we got to board the car, which was very small and cramped. For the first time in my life, I was glad I'm short. The ride itself is about three minutes, and I could feel the car adjusting to the curve as it traveled up the track. There's not much to see on the ride up, as you're inside the leg. When we got to the top, there was a long climb up the flight of stairs to the keystone piece, which is the observation area. It's very narrow and cramped, with slits for windows facing east into Illinois and west into Missouri. Even I had to bend over to see out the windows. The space is very small, so you only get ten minutes up there, which really is enough. Then you go back to the spot where you got off the tram for the three-minute ride down. When the website tells you it's 45 to 60 minutes, much of that is watching a quick film and waiting for the tram. If you're okay climbing a lot of stairs, and you aren't too claustrophobic, it's something you should experience when visiting St. Louis. read more

I absolutely DID NOT go to the top because the elevator up are hella small, and I'm not ready for that. BUT we did go to the museum at the base, and walked through the history the STL and the making of the arch. It was very informative, and pretty thorough. The museum is free, with a pretty thorough security check-in. There was also a camera with a live-feed after the museum if you wanted to see the view. The food court looked pretty busy when we walked past also with a good amount of options. Parking is awful and you are lucky to find street parking, but if you are planning to make a whole day at the arch, you are better off with a parking garage. There is NO free parking anywhere so good luck. The area outside was very well maintained though, so it IS a nice area to walk around. read more

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Amazing when you see it up close! Plenty of shade and benches for comfort. Also, lots of areas and opportunities for pictures read more

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We love visiting national parks throughout the country. This one isn't on the top of our list, but it's a good time filler when you're in the area. Security was less than pleasant, but the less than five minute interaction we had with them didn't deter us. Our guide to the top of the arch was very friendly and knew a lot of information about the Arch. They told us we would have about 8 minutes at the top, but when we timed it it was 5-6 minutes. We had been to the top multiple times in the past, so we were okay with it. But something to keep in mind for those who have never been. The gift shop is extensive and the museum is very well done. read more

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We bought tickets in advance while we were on a road trip. It added a lot of stress trying to make sure we got there on time, so I'm not sure I would buy tickets in advance again. We arrived about 5 minutes late and they said not to worry we could just take the next available tram session. It was under twenty degrees when we went, so we didn't spend a lot of time outside. The museum had a ton of interactive activities and videos. Make sure you leave yourself plenty of time to view everything. We had a lot of fun with the projection movies once we realized you could stand behind the screen and become a part of the movie. The gift shop had a lot of things to offer. I buy christmas ornaments at all National and state parks, and they did not disappoint. If you're afraid of heights, this is a good challenge. It's not terrifying, but I definitely was a little shaky at the top. Especially when I had to lean over to look out the windows at the top of the arch and to take photos from those windows. As you go up the arch the tram doors are see through, so you get to see a lot of steel and stairs. Staff at this national park were wonderful, and the bathrooms were very clean. I believe this is the smallest national park, but it sure packs a lot of activity into that small space. If you're in the area, I highly recommend. Especially if you have kids, because the museum has so many hands on activities. read more

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Its pretty cool. Its an arch. Its so big! (that's what she said!) Walking around town one night recently while I was there on business you could view it from a distance and see how large this structure really is. It's also lit up at night which adds to the impact and helps it stand out even more. Maybe one day I'll go back to go inside it and take the ride to the top. read more

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Every local I've ever mentioned the Gateway Arch to in Saint Louis was lukewarm at best about it. One must need be a tourist to appreciate it because we so enjoyed the experience. First interesting thing to note: It's a national park and I believe the smallest national park in the US. And, possibly because of this, in comparison to other similar experiences (going to the top of the Empire State Building in NYC or Willis Tower in Chicago), it's incredibly affordable. The elevator car that takes you up is small and low ceilinged (I bumped my head getting in and out and I'm 5'8"). You sit but even sitting, it's low. It would not be a fun experience for anyone over 6 feet or so. There are stairs that we had to navigate in order to get to the elevator as well. Not sure if there's a different way to get to the elevator but something to note if you have difficulty navigating stairs. Once at the top, you have a few minutes to take pics and peer out the small windows. A word of warning: In windy weather, the arch sways. I don't have any issues with heights but the swaying got to me a bit and had me feeling a little lightheaded. They have a nice little shop once you're done with your journey up and back down with all the typical tourist items. Definitely worth doing at least once! Get to it! read more

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Beautiful artwork in St. Louis, also offers rides up. Plenty of events on the river or in park near arch as well! Must visit but heads up the ride up the arch is tight read more

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I had a great time at the Gateway Arch. It is free to enter and see the museum which has an incredible display about the history of the city. The staff is courteous and professional but you are required to go through a security checkpoint . The museum is free but you have to pay to go to the top of the arch. This experience lasts around 45 minutes and goes at specific times. There is a cool gift shop present too. Paid street side and garage parking is present close by. read more

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This place is a must! The museum is free and my two-year-old daughter loved it. And the tram to get to the top of the arch was fun and the videos were stunning. read more

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The Gateway Arch is located in St. Louis Missouri. It's one of the most iconic landmarks in the United States. It's also a symbol of westward expansion. The Gateway Arch stands 630 feet tall and is considered the tallest arch in the world. It's also the tallest man made monument in the Western Hemisphere. The Gateway Arch was designed by Eero Saarinen and completed in 1965. The arch forms the centerpiece of the Gateway Arch National Park along the western bank of the Mississippi River. I was attending the ACEC IT Forum Conference in St. Louis Missouri and had arrived early on a Sunday from Las Vegas. Purchasing tickets to the Gateway Arch online was a breeze. I ended up purchasing 3 tickets for a 4:40 reservation with some of my colleagues. You had to go through a security check. We arrived a few minutes late, but luckily we were still able to board. We watched the introduction video and then proceeded towards the entrance to the tram. I had no idea that it was going to be so small. There are only 5 seats inside, but we had a total of 3 in the party. The elevator you ride up is similar to an egg shape and it is very enclosed space. If you get claustrophobic easy or motion sickness, I'd recommend not riding the tram ride. If you can get through the tram ride, the views at the top are absolutely amazing. The whole experience lasts about an hour. You are at the top of the Archway for about 10-15 minutes. There are two sections, the North and South section. The tram ride to the top was interesting. There are no windows to view outside, but you do see the interior of the Archway. It's amazing how it was built so long ago! At the top of the Archway, you can see the entire city! It was perfectly sunny out with no clouds. You could see the Stadium, the courthouse, the Mississippi river! The sites are just absolutely stunning! Afterwards, if you have time, you should visit the Gateway Arch Museum. It's free and has a lot of educational information regarding St. Louis and how it's considered the gateway to the west. This was the quite the experience and I'm glad I had a chance to do it. I was a little nervous at first getting into the tram and riding it up, but the views are totally worth it! This is a must do if you're visiting St. Louis! read more

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The Gateway Arch is the symbol for St Louis. It opened in 1965 standing 630 ft high & symbolizing the gateway to the west. Pro Saarnen, a Finnish American architect designed the legendary landmark. We purchased timed tickets in advance. We saw the documentary Movement to the Dream. The tram took us in tight confines on a elevator to the top. A massive project transformed the area around the Arch connecting it to the park, downtown & Old Courthouse. We paid $50 for the ride to the observation deck, museum & the film about instruction. We went through metal detectors and were given a number which was our car on the tram. The tram was like a Ferris wheel going up one side at almost 4 mph. Taking four minutes to go up and three minutes to go down. We explored the museum, which explained the construction of the arch, the French, Indians, and westward expansion after Lewis & Clark. read more

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I love this place! My favorite landmark lowkey! The museum has such great information and fun interactive experiences. We rode the tram to the top. Honestly, not as scary as I thought, but don't ask my friend the same question. Loved the view from the top. Every person that worked there was so polite and ready to help us any way they could! read more

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I have often heard this is the "worst National Park". I can't comment on that having only been to about half of the National Parks but...I can say this designating this as a National Park is very a-typical and a little odd. However, I was surprised by how impressive I found the Gateway Arch! I think it looks best at night. On a clear night, with a bright moon...standing at the base and looking up...I DARE YOU to not chant the Halo theme song! If you know, you know. Going inside of it was functionally closed due to the actions of our dimwitted, dysfunctional, murderous Christian-nationalist President so...maybe next time when America is in a better spot I'll get to go inside. read more

THIS IS THE WORLD'S TALLEST ARCH AND MISSOURI'S TALLEST ACCESIBLE STRUCTURE =================================================== On our 2,000 road trip to Indianapolis this is the only place we really had to sightsee along the way. When I was a kid my family used to drive by the Gateway Arch whenever we were visiting family in Missouri or Illinois. I don't remember ever stopping in the past, so I definitely had to this time. We arrived in St. Louis around lunch time on Tuesday, August 5, 2025. We had bbq on our brains and my husband was looked for restaurants for lunch. I wanted to go see the Gateway Arch, so that was going to be our first stop. We parked at 200 N. Broadway in the underground parking of a big office building. It was a short block to the the Gateway Arch from there. The parking attendant told us Salt & Smoke was a good restaurant for bbq and it was within walking distance as well. We were starving or else we would have gone up to the top of the Gateway Arch. The next time I'm there I will definitely do that. It was just going to add a couple hours to a really long driving day from Kansas City to Indianapolis. History: The Gateway Arch is a National Historic Landmark and the tallest monument in the U.S.. The construction was completed on October 28, 1965. It is 630 feet high and 630 feet wide. It is located at the 1764 site of the founding of St. Louis on the west bank of the Mississippi River. read more

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Everyone who visits knows where this is. There are several parking lots nearby within walking distance. You kind of need to see it if you go to St Louis. The ride tram ride is about $20. That seems reasonable for getting to see a landmark. Interestingly if you try schedule a ride, it wasn't that difficult. It wasn't sold out or hard to get times. We were during the week not the weekend so that might have been the difference. read more

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Visiting the St. Louis Arch was an unforgettable experience! The architecture is absolutely stunning up close -- photos don't do it justice. It's a great place to take photos especially couple pictures! Me and my wife took many photos and made tons of lovely videos. read more

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A must-do, iconic and historic activity if/when you are ever in Saint Louis. This was my second visit and as a thrill-seeker with a fear of heights, I 100% recommend taking the Ride To The Top. It is a unique and immersive way to learn and explore in a fun and interactive manner. After purchasing our tickets and making our way through security (which wasn't very secure in my opinion). I stopped by the Information Desk to grab a couple free brochures about Saint Louis attractions. The young woman there (who told me she was 76 y.o.) was very kind and chatty and got me talking about where I was visiting from and what brought me to town. She was a very nice lady. We then proceeded to look around the museum while we waited for our time to Ride To The Top. We stopped by the gift shop, and my daughter purchased a Lego-like set of the Arch and Museum for her boyfriend. We have since found out that it came with zero instructions. Would not recommend! We then proceeded to the area to board the ride. We were shown an informational/historical video prior to having our pictures taken (available for purchase after your ride) and lining up to board the tram. You learn about the construction of the Arch and the later addition of the tram. The pods are tiny and riding with strangers can be awkward. This big world can certainly feel small, especially when you're riding a tiny tram to the top of the Arch in a state that you don't live in...with two fellow Hoosiers! As luck would have it, the strangers that we rode to the top with were from our home state. At the top, you have time to take pictures of the city, the river below and yourself, if you like. It can feel crowded at the top, but it was a good experience. I couldn't let me daughter visit the city without coming here! read more

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A gorgeous park to visit and take pictures. The museum is pretty large so I'd recommend giving yourself time to enjoy it. We were able to easily purchase walk up tickets for the tram ride to the top. I did not make it up after seeing the pod like tram for our group....it was too small and the claustrophobia set in (especially as the pod had no windows. I will add there is an example of the pod to the left of the ticket purchase line that gives a sense of what it's like that we completely missed upon entry. Our guide, Sarah was very sweet when I told her I wouldn't make it to the top. I'd def recommend a visit to the gift shop as it has a lot to choose from. We got cute bracelets to commemorate our visit! read more

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Make res in advance online via their website for either North Tram or South Tram to expedite check in via security gate, complete with bins and cameras similar to TSA. If you must carry valuables, no larger than 8 x 10 x 8 inches of crossbody bag or purse. Must wear covered shoes. We made ours for North Tram and found when you exit from your assigned number, it's easier to view and take photos. Our assigned number was 8. Allow extra time to walk to the nearest street, metered parking: 4th St after Chestnut St. $2 per hour via credit card only. Fun facts: 630 ft high 630 ft wide Higher than the Washington Monument. Wonderful to see students on a summer field excursion. Absolutely love this place! Hands on, educational opportunities plus experience ranging from geography, history, landscape, language arts, and STEAM. This place includes customer service for reservations, restrooms, museum, eatery, gift shop. Highly recommend for residents and visitors. read more

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Really fun stop! My husband and I went early on a weekday. The free museum was amazing with lots of interactive elements. We debated going into the arch but I have a fear of heights. However, near the gift shop there is a real time view of the top from one of the windows shown on a screen, which was a great alternative read more

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While I heard awesome things for people who explore inside and go to the top, we did not have the time to do so. The area around the arch is extremely big and very well kept. The arch is impressive and worth a walk to at least. It is near the water and was very pretty even on a cloudy, chilly day. read more

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This was one of the stops on my road trip and honestly seeing the Gateway Arch in person hits different. The size the design and the way it stands alone against the sky is incredible. I got there on a perfectly clear day so the photos came out amazing and just walking around the park area felt really peaceful. It is one of those landmarks you think you already know until you are standing right under it. Definitely worth adding to any road trip route. read more

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Neat national monument in St. Louis (STL) right on the Mississippi River waterfront. Operated by the National Park Service, this is sort of a must see in STL. While this monument dominates the skyline and doesn't look so large from a distance, it soars 630 feet high ... that's more than two football fields ... and is almost impossible to fit in your camera's frame from close up. As the tallest man-made monument in the States, this is worth visiting. If you visit ... pre-purchase your tram tickets and/or come early. It gets crowded and wait times can be long. This is not the type of visit where you drop in, ride up, and leave. Even if you already have your tickets, the ride is a minimum of 45 minutes. Still, a recommended National Monument. read more

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My husband and I came at the beginning of September 2024, the weather was beautiful. I'm really afraid of heights, but we went to the top. The elevator ride is quick. It's a little cramped in there, but once I was all the way at the top of the arch, I am so glad I did it because the view is beautiful. You can see everything from up there. At the bottom of the arch, there is a museum that's free. It has a history of the arch and the surrounding area. We had such a great time that we returned in December 2024 with the rest of the family. We didn't go back up to the top but the grown-up kids did and they loved it. It's a definite recommendation. Also the gift shop is located at the bottom of the arch and the prices were great! read more

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It has been probably two years since I last went here. My friends and I came here last Saturday and it was raining. Parking can be difficult. We parked at the meter that was about 4 or so blocks away. Walking here in the rain was somewhat interesting. We found a couple of places to hide when the rain was pouring down. The wait to the top of the arch was about 50 minutes long from the time we were there to the next schedule time so we just went around the arch national museum and then left. It has been awhile since I last went up to the top of the arch. read more

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Such a fun experience!!! You really need to check it out if you're in St. Louis. We did the tram ride to the top of the arch. It was so fun! The view was amazing! A must try! read more

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What a fun national monument! The park surrounding is beautiful, the vibe is laidback. We stopped by for lunch waiting for our reservation time to arrive to go up the arch. The museum and gift store leaves a lot to explore and the staff made it easy to hang out and get through the lines. Some are worried about the ride around yet it's not as bad as one tends to think! :) Windy day when we visited but the watefront was busy and could park for the day. Local high school kids were taking prom photos so that was a fun scene out there! read more

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I visited the arch over the weekend with my family when they were in town. My nieces (12) have never been in the arch before, so they were both excited when I told them we were going all the way to the top! Parking is a little shady if you park in the lots that the directions direct you to (close to the landing), but if you can find a street parking spot closet to broadway or 4th street (near the Hyatt), you an easily walk over to the arch and enter through the main entrance of the park. We purchased tickets at the ticket counter and then made our way through security which was fun. The guys working the day we went were really funny and kept the line moving. To get to the north or south terminal, you have to walk through the museum and then find your way to the correct terminal. You wait in line for a little bit and then your tour guide will tell you a little history of the arch and they also play a video for everyone to learn about the arch a littler more. Then, they take your group photo and get you lined up for your "pod". I have not been inside the arch (the top) since they have renovated, so I was shocked to learn of the new way they limit time when on the top looking out. They give you 8-10 minutes at the top to take photos and walk around, you are allowed to visit half of the top as they put a barrier up to separate the north and south terminals. Before, they used to let you explore the whole top and then you can take a pod down whenever you were ready to leave. I guess this new way helps to keep the space less crowded, but It think the time limit was just not enough in my opinion. Once the 8-10 minutes is up, you are directed back to your pod and then you head back down. When you exit, they show you your group photo and you can purchase it if you'd like (we did)! Then we did some shopping at the gift shop. They really do have some cute items in the shop now with some really fun t-shirts and sweatshirts as well as some really nice looking jewelry. We also decided to grab a snack at the snack bar since the kiddos were a little hungry. I don't normally order food at an attraction spot, but it was a special day. We ordered the pretzel (it was huge) and the chicken fingers with fries. I was shocked at the price ($31)! But I guess that's what you have to pay when at a touristy spot. Within a few minutes, the pretzel started to get hard and was really tough to chew so it's safe to say this is probably not a fresh pretzel, we could not even finish it. The chicken and fries were okay, just typical chicken fingers and fries. Overall, it was a nice trip to the top and I am glad I was able to introduce my nieces to this spot. Maybe next time they will want to explore the museum a little bit since I enjoy that space a lot. read more

I had been to the gateway arch before Anne written to the top over 15 years ago with a friend. I'm not friends with anymore. We also lived here for three years and never did it. This weekend we came back for a wedding and I decided I was going to take my son and it was such a great experience. The museum underneath has so much stuff and the ride to the top is easy and I didn't feel claustrophobic at all, but to be fair our little pod only had three of us and one of them was my three year-old son Also at the top of views are super cool. I felt like we had enough time to take pictures and look out and point things out, the staff was great and everything moved along smoothly. read more

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I never thought I would make it to this landmark but I finally did and it was well worth it! It was really cold when we visited but it was nice because it was not overcrowded with tourists. We initially had some trouble finding the entrance because the door we first discovered was exit only but also no directions where to find the entrance. There were also other visitors that were experiencing the same struggle as us. We worked as a team and eventually found the entrance. Upon entering, it was a little overwhelming because there were so many directions to go. You could not tell how big it was inside from the outside. Since there were certain times you could go up to the top of the Arch, we made our way quickly to the ticket counter. We made it just in time for the next ride. We had another tour somewhere else planned in the afternoon so we were on a time restraint. We waited on line a little longer than expected when waiting to enter the cars. Hubs is an engineer so he was like a kid in a candy store while we were riding up the arch. It was pretty neat observing all the mechanics and engineering that goes into the ride up to the top. When we arrived at the top, my goodness! What an amazing experience!! It honestly was one of those breathtaking moments! The staff member who brought us up gave us about 20-30 minutes and gathered us back to the cars we entered on. The ride down was just as exciting. We had a little time left so we roamed around the souvenir shop and explored some of the educational tidbits. This place is definitely a must do when visiting St. Louis! read more

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The grounds outside of the arch have become a national park that was refurbished in 2018. The park is beautiful around the arch. You enter the arch under ground, where they have access to a museum, a tram to go up the arch, and a VR experience. The museum appeared nicely designed but had major historical gaps. While covering the Lewis & Clark expedition, it only included one sentence about slavery and did not mention L&C had a slave on their journey. I saw no mention of Sacagawea. In addition, there was just one sentence about Native Americans that described the "friendship" between the tribes and colonizers as if the Native Americans voluntarily gave up their ancestral lands. The white washing of history was extremely disappointing. The tram ride was pretty neat. They show an animated video at the beginning that oddly had nothing to do with the arch. The arch team pods are tiny and snug. The tram now goes up and down both sides and the top is divided down the middle so you can no longer walk across the entire arch. I assume this change is a money making scheme to accommodate greater numbers of patrons. read more

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We were there during the government shutdown. This is what we found. Disappointing and interesting. We had no idea that the man who designed our chairs also designed the Gateway arch! read more

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A must experience when you are in the St Louis Missouri area. The updated grounds is inviting and beautiful so even if you don't want to go up into the Arch you can just walk around and admire the structure from the ground but let's be honest here, if you have never been to the top you have to go at least once to experience it. The ride is fairly quick and it is neat to see the innovation of how the elevators move at an angle. The compartments are tight and small so definitely not for claustrophobic people but if you can manage a quick 5-minute ride to the top, the view is worth it. The museum in the basement is informative and has enough to offer to spend 1-2 hours going through it, depending on how much you like history and how much you want to read. Regardless, the experience is not to be missed well in St Louis. read more

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The coolest thing in St Louis! I learned so much about the arch history. It was cool. The museum was very cool too. Plan some time down there as it's interactive and lots of knowledge. We made reservations since we read that you should and tickets for the tram sells out. Luckily we did because there were hella school students that came too and there were like 60 of them. We got to the tram and it was only 2 other people. We got the whole top of the arch to ourselves. They only give you 8 minutes up there, they say 10, but the other 2 they have to get you in line and back down the tram. On busy days I can understand the time restraints bc the crowds. It goes fast though. The views are perfect. And the ride was exciting and interesting in the small pod. Which definitely needs a bit updating. read more

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Such a great view of St. Louis. We had a great time taking the tour and learning the history of the Gateway Arch. Our tour guide was amazing, she really made seem like she was speaking from the heart. She made us feel welcome and happy to answer any questions. The elevator cars were very small. They had four seats but we were very crowded with 3 adults. The views were worth it. Thanks everyone at the Gateway Arch for a wonderful experience. read more

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This was a really amazing experience as a tourist. Yes, you definitely see a lot of the arch on your trip after you realize and visit this one but it's actually kinda fun. (Try to guess how many times you see an arch on your trip!) The museum was super informative and great for kids. I learned a lot and would definitely want to get a ticket to go up the arch next time! They also have the coolest magnets, my arch spins! read more

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This review is following a recent visit to the museum with our four and 1.5 yr old kiddos. I was surprised that the museum didn't have more hands-on space dedicated to younger kids given St.Louis' reputation as a kid-friendly museum town. I know some of the content is heavier but it felt like there are ways to weave in more interactive elements beyond screens. Otherwise, it's the Arch, it's iconic and certainly worth a visit. There's no denying that Book your "ride to the top" well in advance! read more

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