Just adoring the gigantic Gateway Arch from the outside is good, but going up to the top of the arch is better. You get to see a magnificent view of St. Louis, Missouri like you’ve never seen before.

You have to ride a small 4-seater pod up to the top of the Arch. So if you are claustrophobic, you may have to think twice.

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The Arch is rich with history…

It is a National Park with a museum in the basement.

Learn about the native Americans.

And see some interesting exhibits.

This is how the viewing area looks at the very top.

See west over St. Louis

And East over the Mississippi river

Ready for a visit?

Contact.

Address: 100 Washington Ave, St. Louis, MO 63102
Telephone number: (877) 982-1410

Hours.

Summer (Saturday before Memorial Day – Labor Day ), Daily, 8am–10pm
Winter (Day after Labor Day – Friday before Memorial Day), Daily, 9am–6pm
Closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day.

See also: My other travel adventures.