Gateway Arch National Park
Gateway Arch National Park is a national park of the United States located in St. Louis, Missouri, near the starting point of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. This is a site of the National Park Service. Last counted in 2025, visitors numbered 2.2M.
A national park inside St. Louis
July is the busiest month
July averages about 504,355 visitors, 8.6 times January. When to go ↓
Best months: Apr, Sep and Oct
April, September and October are mild and quieter than average, with highs of 68–80°. When to go ↓
You can stay in St. Louis
Gateway Arch National Park is inside St. Louis, which has 99 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Established in 1935
Gateway Arch National Park dates from 1935 and is run by National Park Service. About ↓
Written from National Park Service visitor counts, NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia. Updated when the Park Service posts a new month.
When to visit
Pick a quieter month for Gateway Arch from the chart below.
Gateway Arch National Park
Gateway Arch National Park is a national park of the United States located in St. Louis, Missouri, near the starting point of the Lewis and Clark Expedition.
In its initial form as a national memorial, it was established in 1935 to commemorate:
- Type
- National Park
- Established
- 1935
- Area
- 91 acres
- Elevation
- 417 ft
- Run by
- National Park Service
- Listed
- National Register of Historic Places (1966)
- Wikipedia readers
- 58K a year
- Official site
- nps.gov/jeff
The essentials
- Timed Entry Reservation - Location$19
Overnight near Gateway Arch National Park
Hotels, motels or campgrounds are closest in St. Louis (99) and Caseyville Township (30).
- 1Cahokia
- 2The Dome at America's Center
- 3Busch Stadium
- 4Enterprise Center
- 5Energizer Park
- 6Monks Mound
- 7City Museum
- 8Mid America Adventure
Caseyville Township
34,825 people
11 mi east of Gateway Arch Visitor Center · 11 mi to the park
Fairview Heights
16,175 people
10 mi east of Gateway Arch Visitor Center · 9 mi to the park
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From the visitor center | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis | in town | — | 99 78 hotels · 5 motels · 12 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins · 1 campground | 278,144 | $198K | D− |
| Caseyville Township | 11 mi east | 15 min | 30 28 hotels · 1 motel · 1 lodge or cabins | 34,825 | $204K | — |
| Canteen Township | 6 mi east | 10 min | 16 6 hotels · 8 motels · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 RV park | 7,714 | $74K | — |
| Fairview Heights | 10 mi east | 15 min | 16 12 hotels · 2 motels · 2 lodges & cabins | 16,175 | $178K | D |
| Cahokia Heights | 4 mi southeast | 5 min | 8 4 hotels · 3 motels · 1 RV park | 16,874 | $56K | — |
| Centreville Township | 4 mi southeast | 5 min | 8 4 hotels · 3 motels · 1 RV park | 19,067 | $59K | — |
| Maryland Heights | 17 mi west | 25 min | 34 30 hotels · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins | 27,559 | $227K | C+ |
| Chouteau Township | 12 mi northeast | 20 min | 15 5 hotels · 5 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 4 campgrounds | 7,428 | $101K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service, from the visitor center
Worth adding to a visit
These well-known sights sit within 28 miles.
Big draw17 mi State parkCahokia
Big draw2in town Stadium & arenaThe Dome at America's Center
3in town Stadium & arenaBusch Stadium
4in town Stadium & arenaEnterprise Center
5in town Stadium & arenaEnergizer Park
67 mi LandmarkMonks Mound
7in town MuseumCity Museum
828 mi Theme parkMid America AdventurePhoto credits
Cahokia: Thank You (24 Millions ) views, CC BY 2.0 · The Dome at America's Center: Paul Sableman, CC BY 2.0 · Busch Stadium: Lee Ann Ratledge, CC BY 4.0 · Enterprise Center: Haaron755, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Energizer Park: Cornfield948, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Monks Mound: Skubasteve834, CC BY-SA 3.0 · City Museum: Chris857, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Mid America Adventure: Chris Hagerman from New Port Richey, FL, US, CC BY 2.0
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How busy: 2,209,028 in 2025
The count runs from 2016 up to 2025.
A visit to Gateway Arch: questions
Is Gateway Arch National Park in St. Louis?
Yes. It’s inside St. Louis, MO. The address is 11 North 4th Street, St. Louis, MO 63102.
When is the best time to visit Gateway Arch National Park?
April, September and October, with highs of 68–80°. July is the busiest month (about 504,355 visitors).
How many people visit Gateway Arch National Park each year?
2,209,028 in 2025, according to the National Park Service. The record is 2,563,052, set in 2024.
What is the closest airport to Gateway Arch National Park?
St. Louis Lambert (STL), about 13 miles away.
Where should I stay near Gateway Arch National Park?
St. Louis (in town, 99 places to stay), Caseyville Township (11 mi, 30 places to stay) and Canteen Township (6 mi, 16 places to stay).
Tips from people in St. Louis
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Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · National Park Service visitor use statistics · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.