Timeline
15:33
Grab a bite at Sugarfire Smoke House. The barbecue restaurant opens at 11:00 and stays open until 21:00, so it is ready for an early pre-sunset snack.
16:33
Walk 11 minutes to Gateway Arch National Park. Find a spot on the lawns facing WSW. The park itself is closed for renovation, but the arch remains open and the views of the river and setting sun are clear.
17:18
Head to Broadway Oyster Bar for dinner and drinks. This is the place for Cajun Creole cuisine paired with live jazz and blues. It is a short walk from the park.
Local tip
The park is closed for renovation, but you can still access the grounds and the arch exterior. Check the route for the walk from the park to Broadway Oyster Bar as directions are not provided.
Check before you go
- Sugarfire Smoke House is open 11:00-21:00.
- Gateway Arch National Park is closed for renovation; only the arch is open.
- BB's Jazz, Blues and Soups is closed until September 2026.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to St. Louis (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).