St. Louis Gateway Arch - St. Louis, MO Reviews

To the Point — We went to St. Louis, Missouri to see The Arch. I had no idea what this was. When I told friends we were going to St. Louis they said “Oh you’ll see the arch.” What a great stop this was! — A Closer View — We got tickets the day before which I highly recommend you do or you may be shut out. There are a number of combinations. For example you can go to the top and see one or two documentaries; you can just see the documentaries; you can just go to the top. We chose the latter. — We had tickets for the 11:00 tram. There… read full review »

The Arch defines St. Louis, it's true. As a local, I have only been up inside the Arch a few times, but it is lovely any time I go. In the base is the Museum of Westward Expansion, a great little museum with many relics from the Lewis and Clark expeditions, including a full-size buffalo that kids love to look at. It really is a good museum for kids. The Arch is often busy, so a good time to go is at night, when not as many tourists are around. Everything is still beautiful, if not more so. I also prefer the Empire State Building and Eiffel Tower at night-- like them, the view is wonderful… read full review »

It is really something to see the Arch up close and personal (though you can see it from miles away, too!)!  I was glad I went up in it, but it was harrowing. The cars are small and it's a noisy, bumpy ride.   I thought I'd be ok, even though I don't like heights, because it's enclosed. Not so. That was the closest I've come to a panic attack -- I think all that stopped me from having one was that I knew no matter what happened, I still had to get into that little car and go back down!   But even for the faint of heart in terms of heights, it's a cool site to… read full review »

When you drive into St. Louis the Gateway Arch is one of the first things that you see. Even from far away it looks huge and just is an amaazing sight! — When you finally make it to your destination and you can see it a little closer you are still blown away. Parking was a little hard to find which means that you had to walk a little ways, but if you really want to see this then you will go through the trouble.Once you find parking and you walk up to the Arch it takes your breath away. You relize that it is big,but don't relize how much so until you are right upon it. You have to… read full review »

I live in St. Louis, and love to take visitors up in the arch. Regardless of how many times I go up, it is always special. — The arch defines both St. Louis and the drive for westward expansion. There is a museum in the basement which is nice. However, the experience of visiting the arch is only truly experienced when it is seen in combination with the movie that explains how the arch was built. — The movie is fantastic and gives both kids and adults an idea of how hard it was to construct. Seeing the movie transforms the arch from a great view into a history lesson in… read full review »

When standing below the arch, it is interesting to think about how it was made and how it manages to stand on it's own.  It is also nice to ponder who might be watching you from the top of the arch and if they can see you making funny faces.  Going up in the arch is not quite as romantic as one might picture, due to the slow-moving, slighlty scary, and very cramped tram cars.  Upon reaching the top of the arch, a beautiful view of St. Louis and all it has to offer awaits, and one could spend an entire five to ten minutes contemplating who the people on… read full review »

The Museum of Westward Expansion in the base of the Arch is well worth visiting.  As soon as you arrive purchase your tickets.  You'll no doubt have to wait unless you are one of the first visitors of the day.  While waiting you can explore the museum which is included for free.  It's set up like a time line and is quite astounding.  The ride to the top of the Arch is quite cramped but it's not a long ride.  Once you are inside the Arch you can feel the wind.  It's not easy seeing out of the windows due to their height but you are able to… read full review »

Many many times over the years we have taken our children, nieces, nephews, grandchildren, and adults to the St. Louis Gateway Arch. Everyone enjoys it. You can see the Arch from miles away. It sits near the river and is beautiful day or night. When you go in to the Arch, you must go underground. There is a movie room that you can watch a film of the making of the Arch that is fascinating from a architectural view. There is also a museum to go through. For souveniers there is a nice gift shop. If you are not afraid of heights and are not claustrophobic, then you must go to the top of the… read full review »

Growing up in St. Louis The Arch is very special to me.  I have been up in it several times.  After riding in the tram to the top you can see great views of the city and the Mississippi River.  The tram cars are small and the room at the top is also small, so be prepared for that.  It also sways in the wind which is a strange feeling.  Not to be forgotten, there is a neat museum at the foot of the Arch.  I think anyone who travels to St. Louis needs to visit the Arch.  To me it is the most famous landmark in St. Louis.  For those afraid to go to the… read full review »

The last time I was at the St. Louis Arch, years ago, it was 4th of July week/weekend.  There was a bunch of us who had waited for over 4 hours to go up in the Arch, in the hot, steaming sun.  We finally got up there and got in, but then my Dad and I realized we couldn't take the enclosed feeling and got out.  We did not want to risk having a panic attack because of us feeling trapped!  Next time I'm in St. Louis, I'm going to break my fear and go up in the… read full review »

This was an awesome experience - definitely worth going to if you're in St. Louis. The tour is very well organized and it's great to take the ride up to the top to be able to look over the city. Then downstairs is a great museum and a short movie explaining how St. Louis came to be. Very informative...very well done...very interesting!  By the way, if you're claustrophobic, you may want to skip the tram ride to the top - it is small and enclosed. … read full review »

St. Louis Arch it holds alot of history in one place. It is easy to get to has ample parking and very educational for youth. The arch is also a very inexpensive site to see. It has a great museum just beneath the arch and an excellent movie explaining the arch and its history. The bad points is the tram to get to the top of the arch is very small and not for anyone affraid of heights. Outside of those 2 downfalls the arch is a wonderful place to… read full review »

Not only is it amazing piece of architecture, but it is a fun and informitive place to visit. At the bottom of the Arch there is a wonderful (and free), museum, a gift shop, and a lovely little coffee shop. — The Arch sits in the middle of a beautiful park that overlooks the Missouri River, with optional riverboat cruises. Take your family and have a blast!! —… read full review »