Gateway Arch National Park guides
9 in-depth guides to Gateway Arch National Park, in reading order: what to see, how to get around, and what to know before you go. Back to the Gateway Arch National Park overview.
Iconic Gateway Arch: Engineering Marvel and Symbol
The Gateway Arch rises 630 feet beside the Mississippi River in Saint Louis, Missouri, and it is as wide as it is tall.
Museum at the Gateway Arch: Westward Expansion History
The museum sits in the underground visitor center beneath the Arch, entered through a circular entryway facing the Old Courthouse.
Classic Arch Views: Ponds, Axis, East St. Louis
North Pond and South Pond are the two water features on the Arch grounds, and each is edged with plantings.
Riding the Tram to the Arch's Top
The main draw here is the ride up the 630-foot Gateway Arch, where the view spreads across the land around the city.
Paddlewheel Riverboat Cruises on the Mississippi
The Tom Sawyer Riverboat Cruise is a trip down the Mississippi River from the St. Louis waterfront, beside Gateway Arch National Park.
Dred and Harriet Scott at the Old Courthouse
The Old Courthouse is where Dred and Harriet Scott took their fight for freedom to court. The enslaved couple came to the building in 1846 to file a freedom suit, a lawsuit seeking their liberty.
From Jefferson Memorial to National Park
Back in 1935, this site began as the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial, a name honoring President Thomas Jefferson.
Free Ranger Tours and Virtual Arch Visits
Free ranger-led tours leave on a set timetable, both on the grounds outside the Arch and inside the museum, so you can join one during your visit.
The Gateway Arch Wellness Challenge
The Gateway Arch Wellness Challenge is a National Park Service program that covers all seven national parks in Missouri and points out ways to look after your health.
