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Gateway Arch National Park

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Gateway Arch National Park , located in St. Louis, Missouri, is a unique national park that commemorates the westward expansion of the United …

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Nov 5, 2024
While on a senior citizen's bus trip, we stopped at the Gateway Arch National Park. We arrived shortly after they opened for the day. Our group went inside to buy tickets to ride up in the Arch. T… Full review by Robin M
Nov 4, 2024
The building below the Arch structure has been significantly updated since we visited 40 years ago. It's much larger, and contains a nice museum area. The place is actually a National Park. Visito… Full review by Cello12345
Nov 2, 2024
We went to the haunted tram. We got there later than we planned so we missed the museum part. They had lots of activities and trick and treating. The staff at the trans were helpful and amusing. Litt… Full review by LeslieAnn Ruair... M
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Maintained by the National Park Service, the Gateway Arch National Park comprises a 91 acre park along the Mississippi river which inc…
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The Gateway Arch is a 630-foot-tall monument in St. Louis, Missouri, United States. Clad in stainless steel and built in the form of a weigh…
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The Gateway Arch, or Gateway to the West, is an arch that is the centerpiece of the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial in St. Louis, Mis…
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St. Louis is well known for this monument, which was built as a monument to those who had explored the frontiers and enabled the we…
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Architectural style:Structural expressionism
Located:100 Washington Avenue
Construction completed:October 28, 1965
Construction started:February 12, 1963
Height:630 ft (192 m)
Architect:Eero Saarinen
Architectural firm:Eero Saarinen and Associates

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URGENT QUESTION. i am ina child care class, and we are doing a bay unit, i have recoived the baby and i am going …
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URGENT QUESTION. i am ina child care class, and we are doing a bay unit, i have recoived the baby and i am going to st louis, specifically the arch, can i bring that baby with me? and if so, am i allowed to leave the restraint im keep[ing my baby in? or do i have to bring it with me.
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Barb, I'm not sure. I saw children but I can't remember seeing any babies.
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how do you buy tickets ahead of time?
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You can buy them on line. Just Google 'Gateway Arch' and their website will direct you.
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where can I park? How early should I get there for 9:20 tickets?
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Try to buy your tickets online days before. We thought we would be out of luck but found a last minute slot. If you don’t have tickets you can still get in and see the great museum but …
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Try to buy your tickets online days before. We thought we would be out of luck but found a last minute slot. If you don’t have tickets you can still get in and see the great museum but you can’t get to the top- and that’s the point. Kiener Plaza East and West are good parking spots. Not a long walk…about 1-2 blocks, cross the street, then walk down to the Arch entrance. Checkout the old courthouse on this walk and the Kiener Plaza park is a great photo spot while on your walk!
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It says you there are stairs to walk up to the top- does the tram only go up so far and then you have to walk the 6 flights of …
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It says you there are stairs to walk up to the top- does the tram only go up so far and then you have to walk the 6 flights of stairs the rest of the way?
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goes all the way to top.
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Plan to visit later this year,heard there are 96 steps to climb to observation deck and worried I may not be able to manage that!
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You can't climb to observation deck, you have to ride up make a reservation in advance.
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Answer by Lizard P · May 12, 2023
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The tram-pods are small and may be cramped for taller people
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The museum gift shop is home to loads of books, videos, posters, and educational material
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Designated accessible parking spaces are available in the Arch Parking Garage on Washington Avenue, at the north end of the Arch grounds
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This is not fully accessible. There are no accommodations for wheelchairs, scooters, or strollers to the top levels of the Gateway Arch or the Old Courthouse
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Parking charges are extra
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Sign language interpretation for live programs is available with one week advanced notice
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RVs and other vehicles over 7 feet high, which cannot enter the garage can drop off passengers at the Old Cathedral parking lot on South Memorial Drive
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You can also ride a boat on the lake or view a screening of the film 'Monument to the Dream' which details the construction of the Arch
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A late morning during the summer months is the busiest time to visit the arch, so try to visit at another time if you want to avoid crowds
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Consider buying a one-hour sightseeing cruise ticket, which costs $20 for adults and $10 for children ages 3 to 15
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Journey to the Top for an amazing view of the entire city, explore the Museum of Westward Expansion for some culture and history, and learn about the state through its educational programs
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Travelers can walk to the property from downtown hotels or take the light rail to Laclede's Landing station
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No dedicated parking is available for the Arch
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It is almost 192 meters high that you access via a lift, not recommended for the claustrophobic
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Access to the visitor center is provided through ramps adjacent to each leg of the arch
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Come first thing in the morning to purchase tickets
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Heading to the observation deck for views that stretch up to thirty miles in every direction on clear days
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Take the light rail to Laclede's Landing station
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Ride the tram to an observation room and witness spectacular views of the city
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A unique tram system takes the visitors above at the observation deck
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Check out updated best hotels & restaurants near the gateway arch
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Riverboat cruises on the mississippi allow guests to get a new perspective of the arch
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Entry-only ticket or tram ticket required to enter arch.the
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You can also ride or cycle along the designated paths on the park grounds
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On windy days visitors can feel the arch sway while at the top
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