The Details
The 630-foot stainless steel arch frames the Mississippi River as a monument to westward expansion.
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ESTABLISHED
2018
AREA
193 acres
ECOSYSTEM
Valley
When To Visit
Best Time To Visit
MONTH BY MONTHBEST TIME TO GO
April–May and September–October: comfortable temperatures for the riverfront and manageable tram lines.
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Weather: greatokaytough — heat, cold, snow, monsoon or closures
Crowds: quietmoderatebusy
CROWDS
Summer weekends and holidays are busiest, and tram tickets can sell out — reserve online.
WEATHER
Summers are hot and humid; winters can be icy, and the riverfront is windy.
General patterns — conditions vary by year. Check current NPS alerts and road status before you go.
How Far
Park Entrances
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Gateway Arch Museum entrance
Nearest Airports
ESTIMATED DRIVE TO THE PARKSTL
DIRECTIONS →St. Louis Lambert Intl
≈ 16 mi · ~20 min drive to Gateway Arch Museum entrance
Distances are rough estimates to the closest entrance. Check road and ferry conditions before you go.
What To Do
Top Things To Do
◆Ride the tram to the top of the Arch
◆Explore the museum beneath the Arch
◆Tour the Old Courthouse
◆Take a riverboat cruise on the Mississippi
Where To Stay
Camping
Campgrounds inside the park are booked through Recreation.gov, and many fill months ahead.
FIND CAMPSITES ON RECREATION.GOV ↗Lodging & Nearby Towns
GATEWAY TOWNS
Downtown St. Louis
There’s no lodging inside this park, so most visitors stay in the nearby towns above.
Cool Facts & Figures
By The Numbers
#64
LARGEST OF 64
#60
OLDEST OF 64
193
ACRES
8
YEARS PROTECTED
◆At 630 feet, the Arch is the tallest man-made monument in the United States.
◆At about 192 acres, it is the smallest national park in the country.
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