National Park · Missouri
Gateway Arch National Park
The 630-ft Gateway to the West
StateMissouri
Best seasonSpring & fall
Don’t missThe tram ride to the top
TerrainUrban riverfront monument
The smallest national park is really a monument — Eero Saarinen’s stainless steel arch on the St. Louis riverfront, with a tram to the top and a museum of westward expansion below. Year-round; spring and fall are nicest.
What to see
- Tram to the top
- Museum at the Gateway Arch
- Riverfront grounds
- Old Courthouse
- Mississippi riverboat cruises
Check the park’s official site for current entrance fees, timed-entry or permits, road and seasonal closures before you go.