The Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center is an amazing attraction within Cape Disappointment State Park.
Perched on a cliff 200 feet above the pounding Pacific surf, the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center shares the story of the Corps of Discovery’s journey, focusing particularly on their Pacific Coast stay during the winter of 1805-1806. A series of mural-size timeline panels guide visitors through the westward journey of the Expedition using sketches, paintings, photographs, and the words of the journal writers.
The center is a wonderful stop for families with numerous interactive exhibits. Children can try to pack a canoe without tipping it, follow a treasure hunt, and check out what the Corps ate on their journey. The center features a short film presentation, a nicely outfitted gift shop, and a glassed-in observation deck with fabulous views of the river, headlands, and ocean. Additional displays focus on local maritime and military history.
Be sure to include time to walk the trail to the nearby lighthouse, visit the beach, and explore other Lewis and Clark attractions at the State Park.
243 Robert Gray Dr, Ilwaco, WA 98624, USA
Distance: 0.42 mi (straight line)
North Head Trail, North Head Trail, Ilwaco, WA, USA
Distance: 1.19 mi (straight line)
Cape Disappointment State Park, Robert Gray Drive, Ilwaco, WA, USA
Distance: 1.60 mi (straight line)
Beard's Hollow Trailhead, Ilwaco, WA, USA
Distance: 1.89 mi (straight line)
Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum, Lake St SE, Ilwaco, WA, USA
Distance: 2.15 mi (straight line)
World Kite Museum & Hall-Fame, Sid Snyder Drive, Long Beach, WA, USA
Distance: 4.68 mi (straight line)
Long Beach Family Horse Rides, Sid Snyder Drive, Long Beach, WA, USA
Distance: 4.70 mi (straight line)
Worlds Largest Frying Pan, Pacific Avenue South, Long Beach, WA, USA
Distance: 4.92 mi (straight line)
Marsh's Free Museum, Pacific Avenue, Long Beach, WA, USA
Distance: 4.93 mi (straight line)
Veteran's Field, 3rd Street Southeast, Long Beach, WA, USA
Distance: 5.00 mi (straight line)
Discovery Trail, Long Beach, WA, USA
Distance: 5.54 mi (straight line)
Delaura Dune Trail North Trailhead, Jetty Road, Hammond, OR, USA
Distance: 5.85 mi (straight line)
Fort Stevens State Park, Peter Iredale Rd, Hammond, OR, USA
Distance: 6.49 mi (straight line)
Outdoor Experiences Museums and Interpretive Centers Forts RV and Camping Guided Tours
Fort Columbia | Historical State Park, U.S. 101, Chinook, WA, USA
Distance: 6.57 mi (straight line)
Outdoor Experiences Museums and Interpretive Centers Forts Walks and Hikes
Middle Village - Station Camp (unit of Lewis and Clark National Historical Park), U.S. 101, Chinook, WA, USA
Distance: 7.19 mi (straight line)
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