Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail
Omaha, NE Hours and Location

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How do I obtain a park entrance pass?

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National Historic Trail

Operating Hours & Seasons

Summer Hours

During the summer the visitor center is open every day including holidays. May 6, 2017 – November 12, 2017

Standard Hours

• Sunday:9:30 AM-5:00 PM
• Monday:8:00 AM-5:00 PM
• Tuesday:8:00 AM-5:00 PM
• Wednesday:8:00 AM-5:00 PM
• Thursday:8:00 AM-5:00 PM
• Friday:8:00 AM-5:00 PM
• Saturday:9:30 AM-5:00 PM

Winter Hours

The visitor center is open weekdays, November 13, 2017 until April 20, 2018. The visitor center will be closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Years Day.

Standard Hours

• Sunday: Closed
• Monday:8:00 AM-4:30 PM
• Tuesday:8:00 AM-4:30 PM
• Wednesday:8:00 AM-4:30 PM
• Thursday:8:00 AM-4:30 PM
• Friday:8:00 AM-4:30 PM
• Saturday: Closed

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• Christmas Day:
• Closed

• New Year’s Day:
• Closed

• Thanksgiving Day:
• Closed

Fees & Passes

Entrance Fees:

• $0.00 – No Entrance Fee
  Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail Visitor Center does not charge an entrance fee, but some of our park partners do. Be sure to check with each visitor and interpretative center to find out their fees.

About

From the Plains to the Pacific

Between May 1804 and September 1806, 31 men, one woman, and a baby traveled from the plains of the Midwest to the shores of the Pacific Ocean. They called themselves the Corps of Discovery. In their search for a water route to the Pacific Ocean, they opened a window into the west for the young United States.

Directions

Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail Visitor Center is located inside the National Park Service Mid-West Regional Office. We are right on the Missouri River next to the Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge in downtown Omaha, NE.

Visitor Centers

Lewis & Clark NHT Headquarters Visitor Center

Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail Headquarters visitor center is located inside the Mid-West Regional Office at 601 Riverfront Drive in Omaha, NE. The visitor center will be closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day each year.

Weather

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 11 states, use www.weather.gov to look up the specific area you plan to visit.