Timeline
19:09
Start with a drink at Three Sixty. The bar opens at 16:00, which is 90 minutes before sunset on July 15, giving you plenty of time to settle in and enjoy the view of the brewing action before the crowds arrive.
19:39
Walk to Gateway Arch National Park. The park grounds are open and offer wide lawns with clear views of the western horizon. Find a spot on the grass facing WNW to catch the final moments of daylight.
20:24
Watch the sunset. At 20:24, the sun sets toward the WNW, casting a warm glow over the Arch and the Mississippi River. The golden light has been building since 19:46, making the steel structure shine.
20:54
End the evening back at Three Sixty. The bar is open until 02:00 on Saturdays, or 23:00 on Sundays, allowing you to linger with a nightcap as the city lights begin to twinkle across the river.
Local tip
The park is currently undergoing renovation, so stick to the open lawn areas. The Arch itself remains open, but the parking garage is closed.
Check before you go
- Three Sixty hours: Mo-Th 16:00-24:00, Fr-Sa 16:00-02:00, Su 16:00-23:00.
- Check the current status of the park renovation before visiting.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to St. Louis (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).