It follows the historic outbound and inbound routes of the Lewis and Clark Expedition of 1803-1806 from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to the Pacific Ocean. Follow the trail to find the people, places, and stories that make up the complex legacy of the expedition.
Photo: NPS Photo / Alex Wiles
Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail
The Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail winds nearly 4,900 miles through the homelands of more than 60 Tribal nations.
- LocationOmaha, NE
- Entrance No fee listed
- HoursDaily, 8:30AM - 4:30PM
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Weather now87°F Sunny
- Alerts No active alerts
Overview
Topics
- African American Heritage
- Animals
- Archeology
- Architecture and Building
- Arts
- Burial, Cemetery and Gravesite
- Buttes
- Climate Change
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- Colonization and Settlement
- Dams
- Enslavement
- Explorers and Expeditions
- Foothills, Plains and Valleys
- Forests and Woodlands
- Forts
- Fossils and Paleontology
- Grasslands
- Headwaters
- Meadows
- Military
- Monuments and Memorials
- Mountains
- Native American Heritage
- Oceans
- Prairies
- Presidents
- Religion and Spirituality
- River and Riparian
- Roads, Routes and Highways
- Rock Landscapes and Features
- Scenic Views
- Science, Technology and Innovation
- Sculpture
- Trails
- Transportation
- Unique Species
- US Army
- Volcanoes
- Water Trails
- Waterfalls
- Watersheds
- Westward Expansion
- Wetlands
- Wilderness
- Women's History
Things to Do
13 experiences from the National Park Service. Check details on NPS.gov before you go.
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Stargaze at Spirit Mound
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- Hiking
- Wildlife Watching
- Scenic Driving
- Fishing
- Boating
- Biking
- Guided Tours
- Junior Ranger Program
- Museum Exhibits
- Auto and ATV
- Bookstore and Park Store
- Living History
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Facilities & Services
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Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail Visitor Center
Facility
Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail Headquarters and Visitor Center is located inside National Park Service Midwest Interior Region 3, 4, 5 Office, at 601 Riverfront…
601 Riverfront Dr., Omaha, NE (402) 661-1804 Directions
Details
Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail Headquarters and Visitor Center is located inside National Park Service Midwest Interior Region 3, 4, 5 Office, at 601 Riverfront Drive in Omaha, NE.
Plan Your Visit
Hours
Daily, 8:30AM - 4:30PM · Visitor Center Hours
Hours details
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Visitor Center HoursDaily, 8:30AM - 4:30PM
Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail Visitor Center is located on the Missouri River in Omaha, Nebraska.
Monday 8:30AM - 4:30PM Tuesday 8:30AM - 4:30PM Wednesday 8:30AM - 4:30PM Thursday 8:30AM - 4:30PM Friday 8:30AM - 4:30PM Saturday 8:30AM - 4:30PM Sunday 8:30AM - 4:30PM
Entrance fees
No entrance fees listed.
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Weather & conditions
87°F
Sunny · feels like 86°
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Today
91° 67°
Sunny3% rain
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Tomorrow
79° 59°
Sunny61% rain
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Wednesday
64° 54°
Overcast15% rain
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What to expect by season
In winter, watch for ice on trails and sidewalks. In summer, make sure to drink plenty of water and wear sunscreen on hot days. Keep in mind the trail covers 16 states, use www.weather.gov to look up the specific area you plan to visit.
Photos
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Cyclist along the riverfront along the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail — NPS Photo / Alex Wiles -
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Getting There
Omaha, NE 68102
Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail Headquarters and Visitor Center is located on the first floor of the National Park Service Interior Region 3,4,5 Office. We are right on the Missouri River next to the Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge in downtown Omaha, NE.
Mailing address: 601 Riverfront Dr., Omaha, NE 68102
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