Timeline
16:23
Grab a comfort food bite at Commonwealth before the light fades. The kitchen serves until 22:00 on weekdays, so you have plenty of time to settle in and eat.
16:38
Walk to Gateway Arch National Park. The park offers big lawns and wooded areas where you can find a spot to wait out the final minutes of daylight.
17:03
Watch the sun set toward the WSW. The golden light starts about 40 minutes before, giving you a warm glow over the arch and the river.
17:33
End the evening with a drink at ART Bar. It is open until 23:00 on weekdays, making it a convenient and relaxed place to stay after the sun goes down.
Local tip
The park is currently closed for renovation, but the arch remains open. Check the route if you need specific directions from Commonwealth to the park.
Check before you go
- Commonwealth is open Mo 07:00-11:00, Tu-Th 07:00-11:00,17:00-22:00,Fr-Sa 07:00-11:00,17:00-23:00, Su 07:00-11:00.
- ART Bar is open Mo-Th 16:00-23:00; Fr 16:00-01:00; Sa-Su 14:00-01:00.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to St. Louis (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).