The Arch Store — Local services in St. Louis

Love this store!! It is inside the arch which costs nothing to enter. You will have to go through security check, my husband always carries a pocket knife and it's not allowed, no guns, knives or etc. will pass security check, just a little heads up on that one if you have a stubborn husband like mine....lol. The store is past the museum exhibits, which are also free, and you will see The Arch Store. Hint: You can go to the back of store where the home made fudge is and ask for free samples. The ladies back there are Awesome and will let you and your kiddos have free samples of any and every kind of fudge you want to try. Naturally to want you to buy some, just say Thank you for the samples but not today..it's kinda pricey. Another thing my kiddos do here is the penny press machines. Hint: DO NOT get change at the cashier like my husband did. Right beside the penny press is a dollar bill changer and it will give you free pennies (because I always forget to bring shiny pennies) with your quarters. They also have the Arch penny press books for 10.00, I believe. We started the penny press machines when we started family travel with kiddos because it is a lot cheaper than buying a toy or nic nac at every place you visit. The kiddos are happy because they get to do a cool penny press and get to get something at every place. Problem solved!! It is a very clean and nice store!! Good way to kill time while waiting on tram to take you into the Arch, if you hadn't already made a reservation for it. My advice upon entering the Arch grounds , because I like to be cheap..lol, is bring your own water or drink in your bag. The food court behind the Arch Store is pricey on drinks. I give the Arch Store 5 stars! God Bless and Make...

Me and my mom were traveling in from New York and we went to go see the St. Louis arch. The arch itself is amazing and a beautiful sight to see. The museum was very informational and big. The gift shop has a lot of variety souvenirs. The only issue I had with the gift shop was with one of the cashiers. He was extremely rude to me. He didn’t greet me in any way, made no eye contact with me what so ever, and I had to ask for my receipt. I’m in retail myself and this is not the way to treat customers. If your not a people person you don’t belong in retail. He was incredibly rude. The cashier that cashed me out his name was Adrian. I was so angry and frustrated. Other than that me and my mother had an amazing time in Missouri and I do recommend going and seeing all the...

The Arch Store is a great way to find a memento of your visit to the Gateway National Park/St. Louis Arch.

There are things for all types of guests: jewelery, magnets, fine art, postcards, apparel, socks, books, plushies, and items dedicated to the NPS Passport fans (PS. You can get your book stamped here in the gift shop or at the entrance of the museum.) I picked up a few cute Jr Park Rangers gifts for a friend during my time, as well as an adorable Arch sticker for my travel journal.

As for prices, sure - you could get something online for cheaper but it wouldn't be the same. When you buy at the gift shop of a place like this, you're supporting all the people who work there and the park itself. It is with the extra change spent...