Gateway Arch National Park

National Park  ·  Missouri

The Gateway Arch and Old Courthouse with a row of pink blooming cherry trees in front
Photo: NPS photo/Jennifer Clark (NPS)
Location
Missouri
Designation
National Park
Entrance fee
$19 / vehicle
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Gateway Arch National Park commemorates President Jefferson’s vision of a continental nation, the individuals and cultural groups who helped shape its history, St. Louis’ role in westward expansion, and Dred and Harriet Scott, who sued for their freedom in the Old Courthouse.

Things to do in Gateway Arch

Gateway Arch offers a range of activities for visitors in Missouri:

When to visit & weather

Normal Daily Mean Temperature (in degrees Fahrenheit)* January - 29.3 February - 33.9 March - 45.1 April - 56.7 May - 66.1 June - 75.4 July - 79.8 August - 77.6 September - 70.2 October - 58.4 November - 46.2 December - 33.9 Average Percent of Days with Sunshine* January - 50% February - 52% March - 54% April - 56% May - 59% June - 66% July - 68% August - 65% September - 63% October - 60% November - 46% December - 53% *Source: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Getting to Gateway Arch

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