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The Gateway Arch

The Gateway Arch website

Missouri Route 66 Association

Wikipedia page

National Park Service page

Route 66 Road Trip article

Location Details

Gateway Arch is a famous 630-foot tall monument in St. Louis, Missouri, located at Gateway Arch National Park along the Mississippi River as a major landmark near Historic Route 66. The main visitor entrance faces Fourth Street and the Old Courthouse, and tickets or advance reservations can be managed through the Official Gateway Arch Website.

Location and Visit Details

  • Address: St. Louis, MO 63102 (located on the riverfront downtown, easily accessible from Route 66 alignment crossings).

  • Hours: Open daily from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM (extended hours to 8:00 PM on Fridays and Saturdays during peak seasons).

  • Key Features: Features a 4-minute tram ride up in small pods to an observation deck at the top, plus an underground museum covering 200 years of westward expansion history.

  • Security & Access: All visitors must enter through the Tucker Arch Entrance facing Westward toward Fourth Street and pass through security checkpoints (allow 15 minutes).

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