Take the tram. The tram leaves about every 10 minutes and climbs to the observation deck, a trip that takes about 4 minutes. The trip is narrated, and the cars are enclosed. The height is about 630 feet, or 63 stories.
See the view. The tram arrives at the observation deck, and visitors are allowed to stay as long as they like or until closing. From the observation deck, visitors can see the Mississippi River and the states of Missouri and Illinois. The view is about 30 miles on a clear day.
Visit the museum. The Museum of Western Expansion has exhibits about the Lewis and Clark Expedition, Native Americans, pioneer farmers and buffalo hunters. Try the interactive tour for a unique experience.
Watch films. "Monument to a Dream" is a documentary about the construction of the Arch and is shown at the Tucker Theater at the Gateway Arch Visitor Center. At the Odyssey Theatre, which is part of the Memorial, visitors may watch films on a four-story tall screen. Learn about old St. Louis at the Old Courthouse Theatre.
Tour the Old Courthouse. Over 150 years old, this historic structure has been the seen of several landmark court cases. The Courthouse is also recognized on the National Park Service's National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom list of sites important to the Underground Railroad, which helped to free escaping slaves.
View the other attractions. There are a host of other activities at the Arch. Cafes and restaurants (like the Arch View Cafe), souvenir shops, murals and riverboat cruises all make the St. Louis Arch a fun destination.
