Situated on the banks of the mighty Missouri River, the National Park Service’s Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail Visitor Center in Omaha, Nebraska commemorates the journey of Lewis and Clark and the Corps of Discovery. Visitors are welcome to meet with Park Rangers to learn more about Lewis and Clark history or to gather information for planning their next stop on their own journey along the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail.
The Visitor Center is co-located with the National Park Service Midwest Regional Office, which has had a presence in Omaha for nearly 80-years serving over 56 national parks and surrounding communities through preservation, recreation, conservation, and other assistance programs. A variety of different activities and programs are available to visitors, including ranger programs, interactive exhibits, films, National Park trip planning, “Ranger on Board” Riverboat Cruises, and the summer speaker series. Inside the Visitor Center, a variety of books, postcards, and gifts are available for sale in Riverfront Books, operated by Western National Parks Association. The 3,000-foot-long Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge, located immediately adjacent to the Visitor Center, crosses the Missouri River and connects the cities of Omaha, Nebraska and Council Bluffs, Iowa.
In addition, be sure to check out the Interpretive Garden where visitors can find interpretive panels on the expedition, the local wildlife, and native plants.
Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge., Riverfront Drive, Omaha, NE, USA
Distance: 0.11 mi (straight line)
Kiewit Luminarium, Riverfront Drive, Omaha, NE, USA
Distance: 0.18 mi (straight line)
602 Dodge St, Omaha, NE 68102, USA
Distance: 0.22 mi (straight line)
Chief Big Elk Statue, Riverfront Drive, Omaha, NE, USA
Distance: 0.27 mi (straight line)
General History Outdoor Experiences Tribal Experiences Walks and Hikes
1200 Mike Fahey St, Omaha, NE 68102, USA
Distance: 0.45 mi (straight line)
The Old Mattress Factory Bar & Grill, North 13th Street, Omaha, NE, USA
Distance: 0.46 mi (straight line)
1001 Douglas St, Omaha, NE 68102, USA
Distance: 0.51 mi (straight line)
Galleries and Venues Festivals and Events Outdoor Experiences
151 Freedom Park Rd, Omaha, NE 68110, USA
Distance: 0.54 mi (straight line)
Heartland of America Park at The RiverFront, Douglas Street, Omaha, NE, USA
Distance: 0.57 mi (straight line)
1450 Capitol Ave, Omaha, NE 68179, USA
Distance: 0.65 mi (straight line)
Orpheum Theater, 409 S 16th St, Omaha, NE 68102
Distance: 0.90 mi (straight line)
Dodge Riverside Golf Club, Harrah's Boulevard, Council Bluffs, IA, USA
Distance: 0.93 mi (straight line)
734 S 12th St, Omaha, NE 68102, USA
Distance: 0.96 mi (straight line)
The Durham Museum, South 10th Street, Omaha, NE, USA
Distance: 0.96 mi (straight line)
Zen Coffee Company, Farnam Street, Omaha, NE, USA
Distance: 1.36 mi (straight line)
Our bi-weekly newsletter provides news, history, and information for those interested in traveling along along the Lewis & Clark Trail.