Gateway Town

Brentwood

Gateway Town

St. Louis suburb, 14 km west. Practical stop for lodging and supplies before the park.

Quick facts

Town Type
Supply Depot
Population
8233
About This Town
An inner-ring suburb of St. Louis, Brentwood sits 13.9 km west of Gateway Arch National Park. The town offers lodging and dining options for park visitors. Stop here for supplies and rest on your way to exploring the monument.

Town overview

Town Type
Supply Depot
Population
8233
About This Town
An inner-ring suburb of St. Louis, Brentwood sits 13.9 km west of Gateway Arch National Park. The town offers lodging and dining options for park visitors. Stop here for supplies and rest on your way to exploring the monument.

Park access

Distance From Park
13.9 km (8.6 miles) west

Location

Clayton

Just 8 miles west of Gateway Arch. Clayton offers urban services and lodging without the tourist premium.

Ferguson

St. Louis suburb, 17km away. Budget base with transit—not a tourist town.

University City

Urban hub 11km from Arch. 14 hotels, 221 restaurants. Services, not scenery.

Sources

  • YourNPGuide Editorial

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Last updated July 2026. Report an issue.