Morning Light at the Gateway Arch
Dred and Harriet Scott statue at Gateway Arch National Park
The Gateway Arch
The Old Courthouse

About

Gateway Arch National Park commemorates President Jefferson’s vision of a continental nation, the individuals and cultural groups who helped shape its history, St. Louis’ role in westward expansion, and Dred and Harriet Scott, who sued for their freedom in the Old Courthouse.

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Quick Facts

Notable for: commemorates President Jefferson’s vision of a continental nation, the individuals and cultural groups who helped shape its history, St. Louis’ role in westward expansion, and Dred and Harriet Scott

Park Details

Designation: National Park

Weather

Normal Daily Mean Temperature (in degrees Fahrenheit)* January - 29.3 February - 33.9 March - 45.1 April - 56.7 May - 66.1 June - 75.4 July - 79.8 August - 77.6 September - 70.2 October - 58.4 November - 46.2 December - 33.9 Average Percent of Days with Sunshine* January - 50% February - 52% March - 54% April - 56% May - 59% June - 66% July - 68% August - 65% September - 63% October - 60% November - 46% December - 53% *Source: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Entrance Fees

  • Timed Entry Reservation - Location$19.00

    Prices vary by date of visit. Begin your tour with an interactive pre-boarding experience featuring 60s-inspired animation and Gateway Arch trivia. Then, be transported 630 feet to the top of Arch for exhilarating views. Please allow 45 - 60 minutes for your Tram Ride to the Top experience. Adult (16 and up): Starting at $15 Child (3-15): Starting at $11 Infant (2 and under): FREE Park Pass Holder: Starting at $12 Tickets available at www.gatewayarch.com

Activities

AstronomyStargazingBikingRoad BikingFoodDiningPicnickingGuided Tours

Topics

Architecture and BuildingAfrican American HeritageColonization and SettlementEngineeringExplorers and ExpeditionsLandscape Design

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Sources

  • NPS - National Park Service
  • National Park Service - Data and descriptions courtesy of the National Park Service (NPS), U.S. Department of the Interior. Public domain.
  • Recreation.gov (RIDB) - Recreation Information Database (RIDB)
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