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The Gateway Arch overlooks Downtown St. Louis, where visitors and residents alike enjoy the historic monuments, modern landscape, and verdant greenery found throughout all of the Gateway Arch parks. Throughout all of Downtown, from the riverfront to Kiener Plaza, you can find the perfect place to relax, hold an event or learn about the history of St. Louis and the role the city played in the country’s westward expansion. Experience the full Downtown St. Louis experience at all of our points of interest from the Arch and beyond.
The 1.5-mile riverfront promenade is the site of community events throughout the year. You can also enjoy sightseeing, riverboats, outdoor activities, or numerous attractions at Laclede's Landing. The Captains’ Return sculpture of Meriwether Lewis, William Clark, and their dog, Seaman, makes for a…
The Museum at the Gateway Arch covers 201 years of history about the westward expansion of the United States with an emphasis on St. Louis’ paramount role in that era. On the mezzanine level, a terrazzo floor shows a map of North America with historic…
Truly a modern marvel, the Gateway Arch, formerly known as the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial, is one of the world's greatest architectural icons. It captures our regional and national aspirations for dreams and discovery. As a national monument, the Gateway Arch reflects St. Louis' role in…
The Gateway Arch National Park, formerly named Jefferson National Expansion Memorial, is a downtown St. Louis oasis. Amid the beautifully forested surroundings found within one of the few urban national parks west of the Mississippi River, visitors can discover diverse plant life that includes a…
The North Gateway is a 7.5 acre section of the Gateway Arch National Park and features a natural amphitheater, which is the site of concerts and events throughout the year. This park area provides amazing views of the Arch and city skyline, with accessible routes…
Luther Ely Smith Square is the beautifully landscaped green space that leads to the entrance of the Arch. Born in 1873, Luther Ely Smith was a St. Louis lawyer and civic booster who first proposed a riverfront memorial for President Thomas Jefferson and his efforts led…
Kiener Plaza is named after Harry Kiener, a USA Track & FIeld member who competed at the 1904 Olympics, eventually becoming a steel company executive and philanthropist. His namesake park features a number of paths and a lawn that can accommodate a variety of events,…
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