St. Charles has the Lewis and Clark Boat House and Museum and the First Missouri State Capitol, and the Katy Trail between Cooper and St. Charles counties is an official segment of the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail.
Each row below was read on the page named in its last column on October 30, 2026. Prices, hours and rules change, so confirm with the operator before you go. Items we could not read are listed under What We Could Not Verify.
nearly 4,900 milesLewis and Clark NHT length
1803-1806Expedition years
Background
- The Lewis and Clark NHT runs through 16 states including Missouri. (nps.gov)
- The trail follows the 1803-1806 expedition from Pittsburgh to the Pacific. (nps.gov)
- Katy Trail has 26 trailheads and four restored depots. (mostateparks.com)
- Greater St. Charles CVB is at 230 S. Main St., 636.946.7776. (discoverstcharles.com)
Where to Go
| Place | Town | What It Is | Hours or Price as Printed | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lewis and Clark Boat House and Museum | St. Charles | Museum site the page names the Boat House and Museum. | Mon-Sat 10-5, Sun noon-5; admission not stated | lewisandclarkboathouse.org |
| First Missouri State Capitol State Historic Site | St. Charles | First seat of state government, near the river and Katy Trail; tours and programs. | Tours daily on the hour; fees not stated | mostateparks.com |
| Katy Trail State Park (Lewis and Clark segment) | Cooper to St. Charles counties | Rail-trail along the Missouri; this stretch is an official trail segment. | not stated | mostateparks.com |
What We Could Not Verify
- Boathouse admission prices
- Any 'Nature Center' naming: page says Boat House and Museum
- Sacajawea Missouri content not searched
- NPS page did not say where in Missouri the trail starts or camps
- Only 3 items confirmed; fewer than the 8-20 target
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Questions People Ask
Is Lewis and Clark State Historic Site in Missouri?
No, that site is in Hartford, Illinois; not used here.
Boat House phone?
636-947-3199.
Sources
Checked October 30, 2026 by It’s Missouri. Cite this page: It’s Missouri (https://itsmissouri.com/things-to-do/lewis-and-clark-sites/), checked October 30, 2026. Free to quote with a link.