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Tram Ride to the Top Experience a monument that moves you, from above and below. Before you board, enjoy the interactive, new tour featuring 60s-inspired animation and Gateway Arch trivia. Then, be transported 630 feet to the top of America’s tallest man-made monument for exhilarating views of St. Louis, the Mississippi River, and up to 30 miles beyond. Timed tickets required. Allow 45–60 minutes to enjoy the full experience. Availability is limited. Reserve your tickets before your visit at gatewayarch.com. Buy tickets at gatewayarch.com Monument to the Dream Movie The story of the Gateway Arch is as incredible as the views. In this award-winning, 1967 documentary, you’ll learn about the inspiration behind architect Eero Saarinen’s timeless design and the determination of the men who brought it to life. Showing in the Tucker Theater, located under the Gateway Arch. Timed tickets required. Summer: every hour, 9am–9pm Winter: every hour, 10am–5pm Shopping Find the perfect memento of your visit at our unique gift shops located under the Gateway Arch, in the Old Courthouse, and on the riverboat dock. Seasonal hours apply. Helicopter Tours Experience the Gateway Arch from a unique perspective as you soar high above the Mississippi River. The tour accommodates parties of two or three. Call (314) 496-4494 for details. Tours run March through November, 11am to sunset, weather permitting. Dining Take in Gateway Arch views as you dine at the Paddlewheel Café located on the riverboat dock. Enjoy a locally sourced menu of burgers, sandwiches, snacks, beer, wine, and more. In the Gateway Arch visitor center, grab a quick bite at the Arch Café which features a wide variety of local, organic items ranging from paninis to hot wings and more. Paddlewheel Café open April through October (hours vary). Arch Café open year-round (hours vary seasonally). Both cafés offer box lunch options. National Park Service Programs Learn about the events that shaped St. Louis history and drove America’s expansion west with talks, tours, and living history demonstrations by National Park Service rangers. Programs available throughout the year. Reservations required for groups. Junior Ranger Program Kids ages 5–12 can pick up their Junior Ranger kit at the information desk in the Museum at the Gateway Arch or at the Old Courthouse to earn badges by completing various activities. The Museum at the Gateway Arch Gain fresh perspective on the people and events that shaped our collective story. Explore 200 years of America’s history as you move through six interactive galleries telling the stories of Colonial St. Louis, Jefferson’s Vision, Manifest Destiny, The Riverfront Era, New Frontiers, and Building the Gateway Arch. Admission is free. Share the Gateway Arch experience with your group of 20 or more and save with our special group rates. For more information, visit gatewayarch.com or call (877) 982-1410. Riverboats at the Gateway Arch Enjoy some of the best views of the Gateway Arch and St. Louis’ working riverfront—a riverboat cruise makes a unique addition to your Gateway Arch experience. Choose from a variety of cruises, including daily one-hour riverfront cruises, as well as dinner cruises, specialty trips, and private events. Cruises run March through November, rain or shine. Parking is available for a cash fee on the levee near the dock. Parking availability and cruise schedules may change due to weather or river conditions. experience, above all. It’s the The new Gateway Arch Visitor Center entrance features a glass facade facing west with a beautiful view of the Old Courthouse. Old Courthouse Stand in the footsteps of American heroes at this beautifully restored courthouse. The site of several pivotal cases, the Old Courthouse is where the enslaved Dred and Harriet Scott sued for their freedom and Virginia Minor fought for women’s right to vote. Rich with history, the building also features exhibits showcasing these trials and other park themes. Admission is free.
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Page 1: Tram Ride to the Top Monument to the Dream It’s the experience, · 2019-05-17 · Tram Ride to the Top Experience a monument that moves you, from above and below. Before you board,

Tram Ride to the TopExperience a monument that moves you, from above and below. Before you board, enjoy the interactive, new tour featuring 60s-inspired animation and Gateway Arch trivia. Then, be transported 630 feet to the top of America’s tallest man-made monument for exhilarating views of St. Louis, the Mississippi River, and up to 30 miles beyond.

Timed tickets required. Allow 45–60 minutes to enjoy the full experience. Availability is limited. Reserve your tickets before your visit at gatewayarch.com.

Buy tickets at gatewayarch.com

Monument to the Dream MovieThe story of the Gateway Arch is as incredible as the views. In this award-winning, 1967 documentary, you’ll learn about the inspiration behind architect Eero Saarinen’s timeless design and the determinationof the men who brought it to life. Showing in the Tucker Theater, located under the Gateway Arch.Timed tickets required.Summer: every hour, 9am–9pmWinter: every hour, 10am–5pm

ShoppingFind the perfect memento of your visit at our unique gift shops located under the Gateway Arch, in the Old Courthouse, and on the riverboat dock.Seasonal hours apply.

Helicopter ToursExperience the Gateway Arch from a unique perspective as you soar high above the Mississippi River. The tour accommodates parties of two or three. Call (314) 496-4494 for details.Tours run March through November, 11am to sunset,weather permitting.

Dining Take in Gateway Arch views as you dine at the Paddlewheel Café located on the riverboat dock. Enjoy a locally sourced menu of burgers, sandwiches, snacks, beer, wine, and more. In the Gateway Arch visitor center, grab a quick bite at the Arch Café which features a wide variety of local, organic items ranging from paninis to hot wings and more. Paddlewheel Café open April through October (hours vary). Arch Café open year-round (hours vary seasonally). Both cafés offer box lunch options.

National Park Service ProgramsLearn about the events that shaped St. Louis history and drove America’s expansion west with talks, tours,and living history demonstrations by National Park Service rangers.Programs available throughout the year. Reservations required for groups.

Junior Ranger ProgramKids ages 5–12 can pick up their Junior Ranger kit at the information desk in the Museum at the Gateway Arch or at the Old Courthouse to earn badges by completing various activities.

The Museum at the Gateway ArchGain fresh perspective on the people and events that shaped our collective story. Explore 200 years of America’s history as you move through six interactive galleries telling the stories of Colonial St. Louis, Jefferson’s Vision, Manifest Destiny, The Riverfront Era, New Frontiers, and Building the Gateway Arch.

Admission is free.

Share the Gateway Arch experience with your group of 20or more and save with our special group rates. For more

information, visit gatewayarch.com or call (877) 982-1410.

Riverboats at the Gateway ArchEnjoy some of the best views of the Gateway Archand St. Louis’ working riverfront—a riverboat cruise makes a unique addition to your Gateway Arch experience. Choose from a variety of cruises,including daily one-hour riverfront cruises, as wellas dinner cruises, specialty trips, and private events.Cruises run March through November, rain or shine. Parking is available for a cash fee on the levee near the dock. Parking availability and cruise schedules may change due to weather or river conditions.

experience,above all.

It’s the

The new Gateway Arch Visitor Center entrance features a glass facade facing west with a beautiful view of the Old Courthouse.

Old CourthouseStand in the footsteps of American heroes at this beautifully restored courthouse. The site of several pivotal cases, the Old Courthouse is where the enslaved Dred and Harriet Scott sued for their freedom and Virginia Minor fought for women’sright to vote. Rich with history, the building also features exhibits showcasing these trials and other park themes.

Admission is free.

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Bringing together art, nature, history,and adventure, the Gateway Arch is an inspiration as well as a destination. Established in 1935, Gateway Arch National Park stretches from the Old Courthouse to the steps overlooking the Mighty Mississippi. In between, the Gateway Arch rises 630 feet high, a bold monument to the pioneering spirit. Spend a few hours or make it a day. The Gateway Arch will change your perspective, inside and out.

the Gateway Arch never fails to inspire. Come stroll the lush grounds in search of the perfect view. As much art as it is engineering, the Gateway Arch exerts a pull that’s undeniable.

Whether it’s your first visit or your fiftieth,

Gateway ArchSummer—Daily, 8am–10pm*Winter—Daily, 9am–6pm** Last tram departs 1 hour prior to closing.

Old CourthouseDaily, 8am–4:30pm

For tickets or information,visit gatewayarch.com or call (877) 982-1410.

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Hours of OperationThe Gateway Arch and Old Courthouse are open year-round but are closed

Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day. Summer hours run fromthe Saturday of Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. Winter hours begin the Tuesday after Labor Day and run until Memorial Day weekend.

Discover a new Gateway Arch experience.From the revitalized park grounds to the new museum,

the Gateway Arch has transformed the visitor experience. Come and see for yourself.

Tram Ride to the TopPre-Boarding Tour& Top of the Arch (45–60 Minutes)

Documentary MovieMonument to the Dream Film(35 Minutes)

Tram & Cruise ComboIncludes Tram Ride to the Top & St. Louis Riverfront Cruise

Tram & Movie ComboIncludes Tram Ride to the Top& Documentary Movie

See Everything ComboIncludes Tram Ride to the Top, Documentary Movie& St. Louis Riverfront Cruise

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ParkingThe Gateway Arch has no on-site parking available. Please visit getaroundstl.com for a list of preferred parking locations in downtown St. Louis.Passenger drop-off/pick-up available on 4th Street across from theOld Courthouse between Market and Chestnut Streets.

AccessibilityExcept for the Tram Ride to the Top, all facilitiesat the Gateway Arch are wheelchair accessible.The first floor of the Old Courthouse is wheelchair accessible, but the upper floors are reachable onlyby stairs. The Arch visitor center and museum feature an open floor plan, wheelchair-accessible exhibits, tactile models, and available audio descriptions. Assistive listening, captioning and audio description devices are available for the documentary movie. Accessible metered parking available (first come, first served) on Memorial Drive between Walnut and Market Streets and Chestnut and Pine Streets.

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America the Beautiful Pass waives $3 entrance feeon adult Tram Ride to the Top & Documentary Movie tickets.

Adult prices include $3 National Park Entrance fee.Prices vary based on date of visit. Please visit gatewayarch.com for a full pricing calendar. Prices valid through 2019. Schedule & pricing subject to change.

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MetroLink StationWhen taking MetroLink tothe Gateway Arch, exit atthe Laclede’s Landing Stationor the 8th & Pine Station.

Hours subject to change.

Passenger Drop-off/Pick-up

Tickets sell out early and often – reserveyours online at gatewayarch.com.

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Note: All visitors must enter the monument through the new west entrance, which faces 4th Street and the Old Courthouse. The Gateway Arch legs are exits only.


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