St. Louis, Missouri - "Captain's Return"  a twice life sized statue of Lewis and Clark to honor the 200th anniversary of their return was dedicated on September 23, 2006.   Thomas Jefferson marble statue located in the Jefferson Memorial Building.  This was the first national monument to President Thomas Jefferson

St. Louis, Missouri - Forest Park -  The terminology "Forest Park" means this beautiful park in the midst of the city.  On a smaller scale than Central Park in New York City, Forest Park is one of the top 5 parks in the United States. More than 12 million residents and visitors to St. Louis each year visit the jewel of St. Louis, Forest Park.  Forest Park was the host site of the 1904 World's Fair  The park epitomizes the diverse recreational, cultural and historical attractions. 

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St. Louis, Missouri - Bellefontaine Cemetery - Williams Clark’s final resting place -- Read Travel Story >>

St. Charles, Missouri - Lewis & Clark Boat House and Nature Center along the Missouri River.  The facility features exhibits relating to the Lewis and Clark expedition, historic St. Charles, and the Missouri River ecosystem.  When not on the river, the Discovery Expedition's hand-crafted replica boats are on display on the building's lower level. 

St. Charles, Missouri - Lewis, Clark & Seaman Monument in Frontier Park along the Missouri River.  The monument was dedicated on May 18, 2003. 

St. Charles, Missouri - Historic South Main Street.  Founded in 1769 by French Canadian Louis Blanchette, St. Charles is the oldest town on the Missouri River.  South Main is the largest designated Historic District in the state of Missouri featuring 88 restored buildings dating from 1790 to the late 1800s.  As you walk along South Main you will see a variety of architectural styles including French Colonial, Federal and new blend of architecture flavored with French and German influences. 

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Defiance, Missouri – Home of Daniel Boone. The legendary frontiersman was living here when Lewis and Clark passed through, however there is no record of them meeting.

Jefferson City, Missouri – Capitol of Missouri. Jefferson Landing, one of the few remaining 19th-century river-front landings on the Missouri River.  Commemorative statues located on Capitol Complex - Thomas Jefferson and Louisiana Purchase.

Arrow Rock, Missouri - Arrow Rock State Historic Site. Corps of Discovery passed Arrow Rock site on June 9, 1804. Native Americans gathered flint from Arrow Rock, hence the name was given.

Boonville, Missouri (oldest existing town west of St. Charles)
 Harley Park, located on the bluffs of the Missouri River, was established in August of 1887.  In the park are four Central Mo. Hopewell (Middle Woodland Period) Indian burial mounds dating from 100 B.C. to 500 A.D. 

Sibley, Missouri – Fort Osage. The site was first noted by Lewis and Clark, as a likely spot for a fort. Clark said in his journal, " a high commanding position, more than 70 feet above high-water mark, and overlooking the river.” Four years later, Clark returned to design and build this outpost, which remained until 1818.