Last updated: January 12, 2021
Place
Corps of Discovery Welcome Center and Rest Area Iowa
Quick Facts
MANAGED BY:
Iowa Department of Transportation
Amenities
17 listed
Automated Entrance, Baby Changing Station, Benches/Seating, Cellular Signal, Food/Drink - Vending Machine/Self Service, Information, Information - Maps Available, Information Kiosk/Bulletin Board, Internet/WiFi Available, Parking - Auto, Parking - Bus/RV, Picnic Table, Restroom, Restroom - Accessible, Trash/Litter Receptacles, Water - Drinking/Potable, Wheelchair Accessible
Travel southbound along Interstate 29 along the western border of Iowa and you’ll want to stop at the Corps of Discovery Welcome Center and Rest Area south of Sioux City.
Dedicated to the Expedition, this rest area combines the “basic essentials” with artistic displays depicting the Corps trip through this area in 1804 and 1806. You’ll find unique canoe-shaped seating outside, several large murals inside, a compass medallion on the entryway floor, and eight terra cotta sculptures adorning the exterior of the building. Plus, the names of each Corps member are listed on limestone blocks which circle the facility.
The rest area is just six miles south of the Sergeant Floyd Memorial.
Photo: Iowa Department of Transportation
Dedicated to the Expedition, this rest area combines the “basic essentials” with artistic displays depicting the Corps trip through this area in 1804 and 1806. You’ll find unique canoe-shaped seating outside, several large murals inside, a compass medallion on the entryway floor, and eight terra cotta sculptures adorning the exterior of the building. Plus, the names of each Corps member are listed on limestone blocks which circle the facility.
The rest area is just six miles south of the Sergeant Floyd Memorial.
Photo: Iowa Department of Transportation