Lewis & Clark in Kansas
The area of Kansas directly influenced by the Missouri River encompasses
the eastern borders of four counties in the northeastern corner of the state.
In 1804, while traveling up the Missouri River, Lewis & Clark encountered
their first Kansa village near Leavenworth on July 2. They also noted seeing
the remains of Fort de Cavignial about a mile behind the village as they
traveled north to Atchison where they celebrated the first 4th of July in
the new frontier. On the return of the Lewis and Clark expedition in 1806,
Meriwether Lewis collected his final botanical specimen near the confluence
of Three-Mile Creek and the Missouri River.
Trolley City Tours Rides
Ride on a trolley while enjoying a one hour narrated tour of Leavenworth,
the “First City of Kansas.” The trolley departs from the C.W. Parker Carousel
Museum at 320 S Esplanade every Saturday at 11 a.m. The trolley seats
28 and tickets are available on a first come, first serve for a small fee.
Reservations are accepted by calling (913) 682-1023.
Group Tours
The Convention and Visitors Bureau offers complimentary group tour
itineraries for travel planners. We can provide custom plans for historical,
cultural, culinary, faith-based and fort tours. Each itinerary includes a
schedule, price list, options for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Connect with us
at FirstCityofKansas.com/groups
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