The Nez Perce National Park headquarters and museum memorializes Nimiipuu history and culture. It also houses a fine collection of Nez Perce clothing and accouterments, utilitarian artifacts, a dug-out canoe and a model of an ancient lodge.
Thing to do: Nearby Attractions
Clearwater River Casino & Lodge
Just east of Lewiston, along the Clearwater River, the Clearwater River Casino floor has nearly 40,000 square feet of space. It also has two restaurants, a lounge and an 11,000 square-foot event center. Along with a hotel and RV park all located on the property. The hotel includes 50 smoke-free rooms, an indoor saltwater pool,… Read more »
Lower Granite Dam
Travel west on Hwy. 12, toward Pomeroy and look for signs to Lower Granite Dam. The Visitor Center is open 8:30 am to 5 pm, Monday through Saturday, and has a fish ladder viewing point where you can see the fish go through the ladder under water. You can view the fish ladder from outside. Guided dam tours are available.
Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center
There is a historical marker for the October 10, 1805 campsite of the Lewis & Clark Expedition. Nearby are several open-air interpretive displays, including a dug-out canoe. Nez Perce lore is conveyed in Nancy Dreher’s Tsceminicum sculpture. Parking is off the west end of D Street in Lewiston.
Lewis & Clark Discovery Center
The Lewis & Clark Discovery Center was completed in commemoration of the 200th anniversary of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. The center is located in Hells Gate State Park. It features a two acre outdoor interpretive center along the banks of the Snake River. It also has educational displays, a gift shop and an original… Read more »
Hells Gate State Park
The park offers a variety of conveniences for area residents and visitors. Camping and boat moorage is available year-round. The park offers hook-up sites, showers, picnic facilities, hiking and mountain biking trails an archery range, boat launch and a swimming beach. The Lewis and Clark Discovery Center features indoor educational displays, a two-acre outdoor interpretive plaza along the banks of… Read more »
Fields Spring State Park
Prepare to be wowed by this incredible state park! Nestled in the folds of the Blue mountains, this Southeast Washington park has some of the state’s most spectacular scenery. Fields Spring is an 826-acre, forested camping park in the Blue Mountains. With unique accommodations including two eight-person tepees and a 20-person loft in a lodge… Read more »
Clearwater Canyon Cellars
Experience the history and charm of the century-old farm at their estate vineyard while tasting and learning about their award-winning wines. They produce ultra-premium wines from the Lewis Clark Valley and select vineyards within the greater Northwest. Clearwater Canyon Cellars was named Idaho’s Winery of the Year in 2015 and Pacific Northwest Winery of the… Read more »
Chief Timothy Park
This park holds the same unique experience of peace and tranquility that was found when Lewis and Clark traveled across the island in 1806. Today the spirit still lives in an atmosphere of natural beauty. Overnight camping, swimming beach and picnic area is available.
Basalt Cellars
This boutique, limited production winery handcrafts small lots of premium wine made with grapes from the Columbia Valley and local estate grapes. Visit the tasting room for warm hospitality and award-winning reds and whites.