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The
Lewis and Clark Confluence Tower was built in commemoration of the historic
1804 to 1806 expedition by Captains Meriwether Lewis and William Clark from
the St. Louis area to the Pacific Ocean. The 180-foot tower has three
viewing platforms at 50, 100, and 150 feet connecting the two towers that
represent Lewis and Clark and the Mississippi and Missouri Rivers. Each
level of the tower tells stories about the area's history, including the
Village of Hartford, the Meeting of the Great Rivers National Scenic Byway,
Lewis and Clark and the confluence of the two great rivers. The decks between
the twin towers give visitors a panoramic view at the spot where the two
rivers meet and, to the south, a view of the St. Louis skyline and the
Gateway Arch, and looking north to where the Illinois River meets the
Mississippi in Grafton, Illinois.. The observation tower complements the
nearby Lewis and Clark State Historic Site commemorating Camp Dubois, where
the explorers who accompanied Lewis and Clark were trained and equipped
before sojourning west at President Thomas Jefferson’s behest.
There is a visitors center at ground level where guests can learn about the
expedition and the surrounding area and plan a trip along the 33-mile route
of the Meeting of the Great Rivers Scenic Byway with interactive exhibits,
videos and graphic panels that tell stories of the history, wildlife, and
communities all along the byway.
Visiting the Lewis and Clark Confluence
Tower
Visitors need to know that trips to the top are by guided tour only and take
about 30 minutes.
Monday – Saturday: 9:30 am to 4:30 pm
Sunday: Noon to 4:30 pm
Tower Tour: $4 for adults, $2 for children 12 and under and children 2
and under are free. Group rates are available for 12 or more people and
reservations can be made.
Directions: The Lewis and Clark Confluence Tower is located south of
Hartford along IL-3.
 GPS
Coordinates
N 38 53.875
W 90 11.943
 Learn more about the
Hartford
area.
 www.confluencetower.com
The official website of the
Lewis and Clark Confluence Tower.
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