Lewis & Clark Exploratory Center
“Located on the banks of the Rivanna River in Darden Towe Park in Charlottesville, Virginia, the Lewis & Clark Exploratory Center is a hands-on center focusing on the historic expedition as a gateway for learning about history, exploration, transportation, the arts, science, the natural environment, and native cultures.”
William Clark’s family lived for years on land adjacent to the Lewis & Clark Exploratory Center site and Meriwether Lewis was born in Albemarle County. “We explore their local roots as well as their national journey. Beginning with the Rivanna River, and ending with the Columbia, we examine the histories of the rivers that are part of the histories of the Expedition.” (source: https://lewisandclarkvirginia.org/about/ )
The site includes full-size replicas of the several types of boats used by the expedition in 1803–1806
1050 Monticello Loop, Charlottesville, VA, USA
Distance: 2.68 mi (straight line)
Locust Hill - Birthplace of Meriwether Lewis, Owensville Road, Charlottesville, VA, USA
Distance: 8.21 mi (straight line)
Green Tree Tavern, South King Street, Leesburg, VA, USA
Distance: 88.01 mi (straight line)
Jefferson County Museum, East Washington Street, Charles Town, WV, USA
Distance: 91.74 mi (straight line)
343 Campground Rd, Harpers Ferry, WV 25425, USA
Distance: 95.20 mi (straight line)
Cannonball Deli, Potomac Street, Harpers Ferry, WV, USA
Distance: 96.47 mi (straight line)
Battle Grounds Bakery & Coffee, High Street, Harpers Ferry, WV, USA
Distance: 96.48 mi (straight line)
Zenclay Pottery Studio, University Avenue, Morgantown, WV, USA
Distance: 137.54 mi (straight line)
Ohiopyle State Park, Main Street, Ohiopyle, PA, USA
Distance: 137.95 mi (straight line)
Fallingwater Museum Store, Mill Run Road, Mill Run, PA, USA
Distance: 139.76 mi (straight line)
Idlewild & Soak Zone, Lincoln Highway, Ligonier, PA, USA
Distance: 159.48 mi (straight line)
North Bend State Park, North Bend State Park, Cairo, WV, USA
Distance: 163.96 mi (straight line)
Log House Homestead B & B, Homestead Cove Lane, Cairo, WV, USA
Distance: 166.02 mi (straight line)
570 Valley Brook Rd, New Florence, PA, USA
Distance: 167.38 mi (straight line)
J.Q. Dickinson Salt-Works, Midland Drive, Charleston, WV, USA
Distance: 169.95 mi (straight line)
Wetzel County Museum, Convention & Visitor's Bureau, Main Street, New Martinsville, WV, USA
Distance: 170.48 mi (straight line)
Baristas, North Main Street, New Martinsville, WV, USA
Distance: 170.61 mi (straight line)
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