Gateway Arch

St. Louis, MO

About

The Gateway Arch and Old Courthouse with a row of pink blooming cherry trees in front

The Gateway Arch reflects St. Louis' role in the Westward Expansion of the United States during the nineteenth century. The park is a memorial to Thomas Jefferson's role in opening the West, to the pioneers who helped shape its history, and to Dred Scott who sued for his freedom in the Old Courthouse.

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Directions

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Weather Info

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

Photos

Arch and clouds

Arch reaching toward the clouds.

The Gateway Arch reflected in the waters of of the north pond

A walk around the Gateway Arch grounds provide many chances to view the Arch from many different angles.

looking across the green lawn in Smith Square to the Old Courthouse

The Old Courthouse

West Entrance to the Gateway Arch Visitor Center

Welcome to the Gateway Arch

Gateway Arch

Over a million people visit the Gateway Arch each year.

Dred and Harriet Scott statue in front of the columns of the Old Courthouse in the morning light

The Old Courthouse

Gateway Arch at Sunrise

The sunrise coming up behind the Gateway Arch.

the sun coming up and illuminated clouds behind the Gateway Arch

Sunrise at the Gateway Arch

People waiting on the Arch grounds waiting for the 4th of July Fireworks show to start.

A large crowd waits for the fireworks show to start at the Gateway Arch