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The Gateway Arch ticket page lists the adult (16 and over) Tram Ride to the Top at $15 to $19 depending on the day and an adult documentary ticket at $7, and says entry to the Arch Visitor Center and the Museum at the Gateway Arch is always free; tram tickets sell out, so buy ahead. NOAA's St. Louis Lambert normals give a July high of 89.6°F and a January high of 40.4°F. We read the Arch prices through a search summary and could not verify a St. Louis lodging total or a current Metro Transit fare, because sources conflicted.

St. Louis at a glance
TopicDetail
Best forThe Gateway Arch and a city base
Trade-offsTram tickets sell out; lodging total and transit fares not verified
Getting aroundMetro fares conflicted in sources; none published
Key placesGateway Arch National Park
NearbyHannibal

What to see and do

Prices are from the Arch ticket page as summarized by search (read October 20, 2026); a $3 discount applies for pass holders, and fee-free day rules can waive that fee. Confirm on gatewayarch.com.

Practical notes

See transportation for the transit facts we verified and the hotels guide for how lodging taxes work. Hours, prices and access rules change; confirm with each venue.

Our assessment

Buy tram tickets in advance; we have not visited.

Sources

Facts on this page were read from the sources below on October 20, 2026. Hours, fares, prices and event dates change — confirm with the source before you travel. How we research and update.

Frequently asked questions

How much is the Gateway Arch tram?

$15 to $19 for adults depending on the day; the museum is free.

Do tram tickets sell out?

Yes, often; the site recommends buying in advance.

How hot is St. Louis in July?

NOAA's normal high is 89.6°F and the low 71.1°F.

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