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Tram Boarding Area
15 minutes96 steps
Wait for your pod while watching 1960s-inspired pre-boarding animation and Gateway Arch trivia. You must climb 96 steps across six separate flights just to reach this platform.
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The Gateway Arch Tram & Observation Deck
Ride 630 feet up the tallest man-made monument in the United States.
The journey to the top requires a paid ticket for the specialized tram system. You will travel in enclosed, five-person pods up the curved legs of the stainless steel monument.
Expect to spend 45 to 60 minutes for the full round-trip experience. You must be able to climb 96 steps independently to reach the boarding area, as the tram and deck are not accessible for wheelchairs or strollers.
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Tram Ride to the Top
4 minutes up5 passengers per pod
Travel up the 630-foot structure in a futuristic enclosed pod. The four-minute ride keeps you level as it climbs the curve of the monument. The pods are quite small, requiring you to sit close to other passengers and hold belongings in your lap.
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Observation Deck
10 minute limit30-mile views
Look out from 16 small windows on each side of the curved viewing platform. The vantage point offers sightlines up to 30 miles east over Illinois and west over St. Louis. Time at the top is typically limited to about 10 minutes to accommodate all guests.
Listen While You Wait
Self-Guided Audio Tour of Gateway Arch National Park & St. Louis2 h to 3 h 5.0 (1)from $15
