An expansive green space now stretches from the arch to the Old Courthouse, another St. Louis landmark. The courthouse was built in 1839 and — like the arch today — dominated the city skyline.

St. Louis’ Gateway Arch is part of a nearly 91-acre national park that pays tribute to American history. Skipping the US Travel 2025 🌴 This country's safest A spotlight on America ...

The Gateway Arch will turn off the exterior lights at night May 1-14 during spring bird migration season. ... director of the National Park Service’s Natural Sounds and Night Skies Program said. ...

This has happened every September since 2002. The bright lights of the Gateway Arch can disorient and disrupt the natural navigation patterns of these avian travelers, potentially endangering ...

The "Arch Effect" myth claims the tall structure alters St. Louis' weather patterns. What really influences the city's ...

Friday is the 40th anniversary of the completion of the Gateway Arch in St. Louis. The structure, designed by Eero Saarinin, sits on the banks of the Mississippi River, and rises 630 feet above ...

At Gateway Arch National Park, Saarinen’s Vision Is Made Complete. With the conclusion of a $380 million restoration campaign, the St. Louis park has finally achieved continuity between the Old ...

Completed in 1965, there’s more to the Eero Saarinen’s Gateway Arch than meets the eye. Learn its history and interesting facts in this guide from AD.

Spanning just 91 acres, the Gateway Arch National Park is America's smallest, yet every acre is sparkling with beauty. As an oasis in the center of the bustling city, the park is composed of 5 ...

The couple featured here, Sarah and Neal, were engaged under the "Gateway to the West" in 2019, so when they were searching for a spot for their engagement photo session, it seemed only natural to ...

“I can’t believe this is a national park,” I said upon seeing the Gateway Arch in St. Louis. When I think about national parks, I imagine dense forests, solid rock formations, or other stunningly ...