Gateway Arch Observation Deck

Gateway Arch Observation Deck is a scenic lookout Downtown East St Louis located in United States.

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  • Phone

    (877) 982-1410

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    gatewayarch.com

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  • Type

    Scenic Lookout

Address

Top of the Gateway Arch (Jefferson National Expansion Memorial) St Louis , MO 63102 United States

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Ximena ????????

Use the south entrance to the arch. Once you clear security, get your tickets to ride to the top right away! Gives you plenty of time to walk the museum and shop for souvenirs before the ride

Bérenger

I did not know you could get up there! And the view is fantastic! Love that you can see the feet of the arch right below you. Vertigo!

Erik Rowley

Yeah elevators are tiny egg shaped pods that can be very cramped. I was there on a Sunday evening with no lines and got a lift to myself, very cozy !

KT Florida

The elevator pods that take you to the top are very cramped. Hopefully the 4 other people you're with are friendly !

KT Florida

The windows inside the top of the arch are so tiny, you'll need to fight for a spot to look outside.

Chris

It can be a bit much if you are claustrophobic but the view is definitely worth it.

Jacques

Fantastic views from the top of the Arch. The ride up is also fun in a tiny cabin

Jon Pressman

Buy tickets in advance. Great views . Space age design including the amazing elevator system.

Paula Madeira

Amazing view ! Make sure you watch the video of how the arch was assembled, it is impressive!

Andy Garcia

holy cow its high! also kinda cramped with all these people. Great views and cool movie - a little old - of how it was erected.

Carolyn Burke - Wedding Liaison

Get married at the TOP of the Arch. Great for elopements and intimate weddings.

Roy M

The top of the Arch is not handicapped accessible to anyone who can't do 70-80 stairs. No wheelchairs either. Parking is about a 1/4 mile away. Elevators are claustrophobic size.

Joshua Talley

The view is great. The ride is not for those who don't like small confined spaces.

Kevin Lowe

Man this is one heck of a view , but if you're claustrophobic in any way, don't even think of trying to go up to the top!

Duggan

Lol at everyone posting what they think are unique pics of the....ground, river and city from above. Keep posting!

Erik Rowley

Gotta love the butt views from everyone leaning over to look out at the top lol.

Jake Smith

Don't waste time trying to get a picture of yourself or your party in the pod; there's a replica elevator pod in the lobby near the ticket counter.

David Friederich

make sure you get there early and watch the video of the arch being made, very cool.

Jana A. Kri

The view itself is nothing special, but the space capsule you'll get upstair in is an experience of its own kind. Claustrophobic , however.

Peter SHIN

On top, there is no bath and any convenience stuff. So you must prepare.

Shari Searcy

Grab your tickets early and be prepared to stand in a long line and go through airport style security

Venesha Sasser

It was amazeballs! Enjoyed the experience!

Steph Kittrell

The views are pretty cool from up there!!!

Jen Kennedy

Amazing to see. Even on a cloudy day.

Brendan Chin

get your tickets early and long queue.

Dirty Bird

Great view of the city and river

Brian Sutow

An amazing view of the city

Nic

Enjoy the view ! You're standing inside a piece of history!

Alyssa W

The arch sways in the wind! ????

Kayla Kleeschulte

Best view of downtown Saint Louis

????????????Gebby????????????

There are no bathrooms @ the top......and no basement @ the Alamo!

Venesha Sasser

If you're afraid of heights this is so NOT for you

Michael B.

This is a nice place 2 go 2 in St. Louis.

D

Long walk from old downtown area.

Diana Suddreth

Arrive before 10. No line , no crowd.

Marilyn Kaminski

I know the museum is free but it wasn't great.

John Riepl

It's The Arch. You need to go again!

Tim Petty

Metal detectors

John Green

Fun as hell! But those travel pods are scary as shit!

Catherine Hamelin

daredevils

Donna Raymond

Come in spring

Niharika Shah

Wowsome ????

Cristy Stewart-Harfmann

Go early to beat the crowd.

Megan Graham

Its like you and Theresa are following each other!

Mira

I got cell signal!!!!

One Veronique

Please be safe on the bridge ....these Folks CANNOT DRIVE

Joey Rehberg

Not much room at the top.

Chris Lovett

I dont feel safe in those pods...

Joe Pascoe

Swaying in the Breeze 630 feet up.

Mehmet Vefik Yazicioglu

Yukarda çok güzel panoramik görüntüler alabilirsiniz

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