Experience the Gateway Arch
Travel 630 feet in the air, up to the top of the Gateway Arch, to see awesome views of St. Louis.
What will you discover?
Fun and often surprising experiences and attractions to explore, experience and discover!
Anchored by the Gateway Arch and extending to Citygarden, the Core of Discovery is a downtown St. Louis, family-friendly, attractions district
Photo from englishsnow. See all Core of Discovery photos on Flickr.
Gateway Arch, St. Louis Riverfront
Labor Day marks the unofficial beginning to Fall in St. Louis and that means there are many fun and exciting activities happening at the Core of Discovery! From free concerts series and stargazing programs on a cool autumn evening underneath the Gateway Arch to an assortment of riverboat cruises, there’s something for everyone!
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Experience St. Louis prior to the Civil War when slave owners and anti-slavery sympathizers lived side by side in a city that housed both slaves and free blacks. This special exhibit at The Eugene Field House and St. Louis Toy Museum features replica hands-on pieces and a one of-a-kind dollhouse from 1837.
For more information please call 314-421-4689 or visit the Eugene Field House website.
Dates: Wednesday - Saturday, 10am-4pm, Sundays 12pm-4pm; through December 2011
Location: Eugene Field House & St. Louis Toy Museum (634 South Broadway, Saint Louis, MO 63102)
Cost: Free with purchase of museum ticket ($5/adult, $1/child ages 4-11)
Founded on the banks of the Mississippi River, Saint Louis has thrived as a city built by riverboats, steam engines, and trains. Watching boats traveling up and down the Mississippi is a common pastime of a Saint Louis native and wanting to ride in one a dream of many a little boy. Being the Gateway to the West, gave Saint Louis prime opportunity for advancement in transportation. With the first steam engine that arrived in 1827; St. Louis industrialized, these new boats along with trains brought people, merchandise and raw goods to a booming 19th century metropolis.
Beginning August 10, 2011, The Eugene Field House will be sharing its collection of transportation toys with visitors. On display will be not only boats and trains, but also early models of cars and planes. Each a reproduction of what was instrumental in the building of the Gateway City.
For more information please call 314-421-4689 or visit the Eugene Field House website.
Dates: Wednesday - Saturday, 10am-4pm, Sundays 12pm-4pm; through December 2011
Location: Eugene Field House & St. Louis Toy Museum (634 South Broadway, Saint Louis, MO 63102)
Cost: Free with purchase of museum ticket ($5/adult, $1/child ages 4-11)
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Explore the Arch grounds at night by participating in a ranger-led twilight walk that explores the various “incarnations” of buildings, people, and boats that once inhabited the area where the Gateway Arch stands today. Participants should meet at the north leg of the Gateway Arch. For more information call 877-982-1410.
Date: Thursdays & Fridays in October (6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, 28)
Time: 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Location: On the grounds below the Gateway Arch
Cost: Free
“Ghosts of the Arch Grounds Walking Tour: This 30 to 45 minute ranger-led twilight walk will discuss the various “incarnations” of the Arch grounds throughout history. This program will be followed by telescope viewing with volunteers from the St. Louis Astronomical Society, weather permitting.
The program is free of charge and open to the public. Call 877-982-1410 for more information or reserve your spot online!
Date: Friday, October 14
Time: 6:30pm-9pm
Cost: FREE
Location: Outside on the Gateway Arch grounds
Experience America’s favorite pastime as it was played in the 19th century as local teams play vintage baseball games under the Gateway Arch. In addition to the games, the event will feature vintage uniforms and equipment, logo tracing/coloring plates of past and present St. Louis Cardinals team logos, a historic narrative film of Negro League Baseball, They Were All Stars, and discussion on the vocabulary of 19th century baseball, compared to today’s terms. For more information call 877-982-1410.
Date: Saturday, October 15
Location & Time: Game will be held on the Arch grounds from 12pm - 6pm, film will be shown in the Gateway Arch lobby from 10am - 5pm.
Cost: FREE
October 28, 2011 marks the 46th anniversary of the final section of the Gateway Arch being put into place. Meet builders and workers who were on the Arch construction project and will share their incredible first-hand stories of their role in building a structure that had never been built before and nothing like it has been built since. At the celebration event they will share their memorabilia and photographs—some of which have never been seen before by the public. Click here for more information!
Date: Saturday, October 22, 2011 - 9am-12:30pm
Location: Visitors’ center below the Gateway Arch
Cost: FREE
Admire a series of paintings at the Old Courthouse and the Gateway Arch as this national touring exhibit combines America’s stunning history and landscape with the talent of nationally recognized American artists. At the Old Courthouse, visitors will see this year’s 100 best depictions of some of the almost 400 natural and historic areas preserved by the National Park Service. For the first time, the Gateway Arch will also exhibit a portion of the art work with the “Paint the Parks Mini 50”, a series of paintings 180 square inches or less, on display in the Special Exhibit Gallery at the back of the Museum of Westward Expansion. All paintings are available for purchase and proceeds will benefit the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial’s educational
programs.
For more information, call 877-982-1410 or visit the PaintAmerica website!
Date: October 7, 2011 - January 9, 2011
Location & Time: Old Courthouse Gallery: 8am- 4:30pm; Gateway Arch Special Exhibits Gallery: 9am-6pm
Cost: FREE
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Step aboard the Tom Sawyer or Becky Thatcher for a delightful narrated journey, which transports you back to a time when steamboats ruled the Mississippi River. Cruise runs daily through November - Book online or click here for more information on times and schedules.
Experience the St. Louis skyline at night while enjoying a delicious sit-down dinner and live music. Cruises run through October. For pricing or information call 877-982-1410 or to check availability or click here. Tickets available for purchase online online.
Experience the sounds of live blues as you cruise down the Mississippi River and enjoy the beautiful St. Louis skyline. For pricing or information call 877-982-1410 or click here. Tickets available for purchase online.
Dates: September 15 (The Oliver Sain Revue), October 15 (Billy Peek)
Relax and take in the sights along the mighty Mississippi while savoring a delectable brunch buffet accompanied by the upbeat sounds of a live Dixieland band. For pricing or information call 877-982-1410 or click here. Tickets are available for purchase online.
Dates: September 18
Take the Tom Sawyer Riverboat on a cruise to or from Kimmswick, Missouri, a quaint riverside town known for its historic homes, shopping, antiques and the famous Blue Owl Restaurant and Bakery. Choose from the Kimmswick Express Cruise or the Kimmswick Leisure Cruise. Both cruises allow you to go on shore and explore the town by foot and include lunch at the Blue Owl Restaurant and Bakery. For pricing, information, or to make a reservation, please call 877-982-1410.
Dates: September 15, September 29, October 13, October 27
Savor an authentic German buffet and listen to music or dance along to the live German band. Enjoy Oktoberfest any Sunday afternoon in October. For pricing or information, please call 877-982-1410 or click here. Tickets are available for purchase online.
Cruise through the fascinating Mississippi River lock system – an engineering feat that allows boats to travel uphill and downhill – as you enjoy a wonderful buffet meal and listen to the live Dixieland music. Listen to the Captain’s commentary as the riverboat sails to the mouth of the Missouri River. For pricing or information, please call 877-982-1410 or click here. Tickets are available for purchase online.
Show off your best costume in our costume contest all while enjoying a DJ, light hors d’oeuvres, cash bar and of course Halloween decorations and candy! For pricing or information, please call 877-982-1410 or click here. Tickets are available for purchase online.
