Lewis & Clark Landing

The Lewis and Clark Landing is public Park located at 515 N Riverfront Drive in downtown Omaha, Nebraska. This 23 acre park is situated along the eight foot tall river walk of the Missouri River just north of U.S. Interstate 480. The park has a number of distinct features such as a walking trail which follows the riverfront and a bike trail which takes riders west to Miller's Landing. The new Martin Luther King Jr. Pedestrian Bridge, with interpretive exhibits, connects to Qwest Center Omaha, which is an arena and convention center that houses music concerts, athletic competitions, and conventions.

History of Site

Lewis and Clark landing is the original landing site of the 1804 Lewis and Clark Expedition. The Lewis and Clark Expedition took place from 1804-1806. The purpose of the expedition was to explore the land, which the United States had purchased, from France through the Louisiana Purchase in 1803. Lewis and Clark Landing now sits on property formerly owned by ASARCO. It is also the former site of a lead refinery, which closed in 1997.

Features

The park contains a walking trail which follows the riverfront and sections of a bike trail that connect to Omaha's bike trail system. The walking trail will also connect to the soon to be completed Missouri River Pedestrian Bridge that spans the river and joins Omaha with Council Bluffs, Iowa. There are a number of tables with umbrellas and chairs that offer a chance to relax and take in the riverfront experience. Attractions include a "Monument to Labor" sculpture and Lewis and Clark Interpretive Exhibits and a Historical Marker on site. Free parking is also available.

Entertainment

Every summer the Landing and Heartland of America Park host a free concert series. The Annual Playing with Fire concerts began in 2004. The 2008 concert series will host five concerts with many musical genres being represented.There are a number of establishments within a mile of the park site that offer food and refreshments.

References

http://www.visitomaha.com

http://www.visitnebraska.org/index.php?option=com_search&searchword=landing

http://www.pps.org/omaha/place?place_id=61

http://mouthoftheplatte.org/lclandingstory.htm

http://www.playingwithfireomaha.com/index.html

http://www.omahariverfront.com

External Links

The official park site

http://www.visitomaha.com/listings/index.cfm?action=displayListing&listingID=57383

ee also

* Parks in Omaha, Nebraska