has its fair share of oversized objects: a 12-foot-long pecan, a 43-foot tall rooster, and a rocking chair that stands over four stories high all make the list. But at 630 feet, Missouri’s tallest building, Gateway Arch, puts them all to shame.

Known as the “Gateway to the West,” the Arch is more than twice as tall as the Statue of Liberty. Some say it’s the tallest man-made monument in the Western Hemisphere. And it’s not the only towering structure in Missouri: there are seven buildings that top 500 feet in the Show-me State.

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What is the tallest building in Missouri?

At 630 feet,

Gateway Arch

isn’t just the tallest building in Missouri—it’s also the tallest monument in the United States and the world’s tallest arch. Built as a monument to the westward expansion of the United States, the towering stainless steel monolith is a National Historic Landmark and popular tourist destination.

The Arch was designed by Finnish-American architect Eero Saarinen (best known for Washington Dulles International Airport) and completed in October 1965. In all, it cost just over $13 million, or the equivalent of $118 million in 2022.

The monument, located on the site of the founding of

St. Louis

, opened to the public in 1967.

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Can I visit Gateway Arch?

Yes—Gateway Arch was designed with an observation deck at the top so that visitors can take in the breathtaking view. Almost 620,000 people visited the Arch in its first year open, and today it receives over 4 million visitors annually.

The Arch is easily accessible by train, bus, or trolley from anywhere in the St. Louis metro area and is open from 9:00 am to 8:00 pm daily in summer (9:00 am to 6:00 pm daily in winter).

Prices vary depending on the attractions you would like to see:

See Everything Combo: Adults $41, children $26

Tram & Cruise Combo: Adults $37, children $23

Tram & Movie Combo: Adults $19, children $14

Tram Ride to the Top: Adults $15, children $11

Documentary Movie: Adults $7, children $3

St. Louis Riverfront Cruise: Adults $24, children $14

What to do at Gateway Arch

Beyond the incredible views, Gateway Arch offers plenty to do. Depending on your timeline, you could spend a few hours there or a full day. These are just some of the many attractions:

The Gateway Arch Museum hosts several interactive exhibits with galleries spanning 1764 to 1965. Learn about the history of St. Louis, starting with Indigenous Americans and working up through explorers, settlers, Colonial St. Louis, and more.

Gateway Arch National Park offers a lovely place to stroll alongside the Mississippi River, plus viewings of the award-winning movie Monument to a Dream.

The

St. Louis Riverfront Cruise

takes guests on a one-hour tour of the Mississippi River, highlighting its important role in St. Louis history. Concessions are available onboard.

Keep in mind that there may be long wait times for some attractions. When planning your day, allow at least 45 minutes for the tram ride to the top of the Arch.

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What are other notable buildings in Missouri?

Even though you could easily spend an entire day at Gateway Arch alone, there’s still more to see in the area. The towering behemoths at One

Kansas City

Place and One Metropolitan Square are two buildings worth mentioning.

At 623 feet, One Kansas City Place holds the honor of being the tallest building in Missouri. Built in the 1980s, the office building houses several prominent businesses such as Bank of America, Ernst & Young, and the law firm Bryan Cave.

Slightly smaller at 593 feet, One Metropolitan Square is another 1980s office building and the second-tallest building in Missouri. Bryan Cave also occupies this building, as does architecture firm Hellmuth, Obata, and Kassabaum.

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