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Lewis & Clark Modern Day Attractions

By Travel & Places Last updated Friday, August/09/2024

Camp River Dubois

In Wood River, Illinois, the Camp River Dubois remains a popular stop for those following in the footsteps of Lewis and Clark. The site sits at the meeting of the Missouri and Mississippi Rivers and includes a variety of tourist attractions, including the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center. The site also features a replication of the expedition's winter encampment. A highlight of the site includes a life size replica of a keel boat.

Located in Great Falls, Montana, the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail Interpretive Center features a view of the Missouri River, which Lewis and Clark traveled 2,000 miles upstream as part of their expedition. The center is located in close proximity to the waterfalls that caused Lewis and Clark to spend nearly two weeks transporting their boat and supplies by land to avoid the drops. The center offers visitors a variety of exhibits regarding the Lewis and Clark expedition.

In St. Louis, Missouri, you will find the The Jefferson National Memorial Museum of Westward Expansion. The museum, named for President Jefferson who commissioned the expedition, features a variety of artifacts from the era of Lewis and Clark. The museum has numerous exhibits relating to the expedition of Lewis and Clark as well as the lifestyles of the Native Americans and pioneers who inhabited the region. At the museum you can view films regarding the expedition and a photo-mural exhibit.

The Lewis & Clark Boat House and Nature Center in St. Charles, Missouri, is the site for the Lewis and Clark monument. The upper level of the center is dedicated to Lewis and Clark exhibits. The center also features historical demonstrations and performances. The center also offers visitors exhibits on historic St. Charles as well as the Missouri River ecosystem. The Missouri River was a crucial aspect of the Lewis and Clark expedition.