Lewis and Clark Park

Nebraska


Dynamic 19th-century expedition duo Lewis and Clark get their due on the east side of the Missouri River at this hidden gem of a park high up on a bluff. Amid a serene setting, there are sweeping views of the river stretching off into the distance, towards the airport and the Omaha skyline. It's not too hard to imagine a few rickety keelboats passing by on the waters below.


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