Other things to do (15)
| Activity | What it is | Time, season, pets |
|---|---|---|
| Visit the Old Courthouse | One of Gateway Arch National Park's visitor centers | All year · Pets with limits |
| Visit the Brick Mural | The Tucker Theater mural at Gateway Arch National Park honors those who made the Arch possible. Created by artist Jay Tschetter, it features a 13-foot steel Arch model, construction scenes, and national landmarks. Made from 2,500 sculpted bricks, it was dedicated in 1998. The mural includes figures like Eero Saarinen, | No pets |
| Explore the Museum under the Gateway Arch | The Museum at the Gateway Arch covers 200 years of history about the westward expansion of the United States with an emphasis on St. Louis’ important role during that era. | All year · No pets |
| Report for Duty | Designed for visitors 5-12 (but open to all!) the Junior Ranger program is designed to help young visitors learn more about the people, places and events related to St. Louis history and westward expansion in the 1800s. | 30 to 90 Minutes · All year · No pets |
| Become a Trails & Rails Guide | Have fun riding the train and sharing St. Louis area history! | Summer, Fall · Pets OK · Reservation needed |
| A View From the Top | Tram Ride to the Top: Getting there is part of the adventure. Enjoy stunning views from the top of America's tallest monument. | 45 to 60 Minutes · All year · No pets · Reservation needed · Fee |
| Rise to the West | Ascend the Grand Staircase or gently sloping ramps to the top for a fantastic view of the mighty Mississippi River. | 5 to 20 Minutes · All year · Pets OK |
| Gateway Arch Wellness Challenge | Gateway Arch National Park offers you multiple opportunities to improve your health through physical, mental and learning challenges. Will you rest below an architectural wonder and take a moment to breathe? Will you stroll through the paved paths of the Explorer’s Garden? Will you learn something new about history? Th | All year · Pets OK · Reservation needed · Fee |
| Move Along the Mississippi River | Move along the historic St. Louis Riverfront Trail | All year · Pets OK |
| Explore with Lewis and Clark | Stroll through the paved paths of the Explorer’s Garden located in the North Gateway area of the park. In the Garden, you can find plants that were used by Native Americans and detailed by Lewis and Clark in their expedition journals as they traveled west. | 1 to 99 Minutes · All year · Pets OK |
| A Moment of Reflection | Visit the reflection ponds to the north and south of the Arch. Relax and soak in the environment by using all five senses. | 1 to 99 Minutes · All year · Pets OK |
| Carve Your Own Path | Explore the five miles of paved trails on the Gateway Arch grounds | 15 to 120 Minutes · All year · Pets OK |
| See Monument to the Dream | Learn more about the construction of the Gateway Arch through this award winning film! | 35 to 35 Minutes · All year · No pets · Reservation needed · Fee |
| Travel aboard Trails & Rails: Amtrak’s Lincoln Service between St. Louis and Springfield | Enjoy your train ride and learn fascinating local history! | 6 Hours · Summer, Fall · Pets OK · Reservation needed · Fee |
| Shop at the Arch Store | Find the perfect souvenir and support Gateway Arch National Park with your purchases! | All year · No pets |
Before you set out
Trail conditions change with snow, fire and storms. Check the park’s current alerts, carry the ten essentials and read know before you go.
Sources
- National Park Service: things to do in Gateway Arch National Park (Data API, public domain)
Last checked 1 November 2026.