Things to Do & Trip Ideas

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  • El Morro National Monument

    Hike the Inscription Rock Trail

    • Type: Things To Do
    • Subtype: Hiking
    • Duration: 30-60 Minutes
    • Reservations: No
    • Pets: Yes
    • Location: El Morro National Monument
    • Season: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
    • Time Of Day: Day
    A trail winds through juniper trees towards the base of a large cliff.

    This 0.75 mile (1.2 km) trail takes you to the pool and past hundreds of Spanish and American inscriptions, and prehistorical petroglyphs. The trail is paved and the main 1/2 mile loop is wheelchair-accessible with assistance. This is a great option if you have an hour or less to spend at the park. It must be started no later than 4:00 pm.

  • Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail

    Chief Twisted Hair Statue

    • Type: Things To Do
    • Subtype: Arts and Culture
    • Reservations: No
    • Pets: Yes
    • Location: Idaho State Capital
    • Season: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
    large statue with several men

    These statues, by Douglas Hyde, depict an interaction between Lewis, Clark, and one of the Nez Perce leaders. This particular leader, known as Walamottinin or Twisted Hair, offered guidance to Lewis and Clark.

  • Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site

    Poe-se with the Raven

    • Type: Things To Do
    • Subtype: Museum Exhibits
    • Duration: 1-5 Minutes
    • Reservations: No
    • Pets: No
    • Location: Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site
    • Season: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
    • Time Of Day: Day
    A statue of a raven sitting atop a plinth stands outside a three story brick house.

    Ponder the power of Edgar Allan Poe's poetry as you stand in the shadow of the raven statue. Don't forget to get a photo!

  • Mount Rushmore National Memorial

    Visit The Sculptor's Studio

    • Type: Things To Do
    • Subtype: Museum Exhibits
    • Duration: 15-30 Minutes
    • Reservations: No
    • Pets: No
    • Location: Sculptor's Studio
    • Season: Summer
    • Time Of Day: Day
    Photo of the interior of the Sculptor

    Visit the Sculptor's Studio to learn more about Gutzon Borglum, his scale model and the process of carving Mount Rushmore.

  • Mount Rushmore National Memorial

    Visit The Lincoln Borglum Visitor Center

    • Type: Things To Do
    • Subtype: Museum Exhibits
    • Duration: 30-60 Minutes
    • Reservations: No
    • Pets: No
    • Season: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
    • Time Of Day: Day
    Photo of exhibits inside the Lincoln Borglum Visitor Center showing tools and photos.

    View exhibits and a 14-minute film describing the reasons for and methods used in carving Mount Rushmore.

  • Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail

    Sacajawea’s Rest Park

    • Type: Things To Do
    • Subtype: Arts and Culture
    • Reservations: No
    • Pets: Yes
    • Location: Darby, Montana
    • Season: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
    statue of women or son

    This statue of Sacajawea and her son, Jean Baptiste, was made by artist Jim Demetro. Sacajawea, the only woman involved in the expedition, is an important figure in American history. The statue is located at Sacajawea’s Rest Park, a tiny park located between two buildings in Darby, Montana. The artist also made an identical statue at Fort Clatsop, Lewis and Clark National Historical Park, located in Oregon and Washington.

  • Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park

    Stop By The Ton Of Goods Display

    • Type: Things To Do
    • Subtype: Museum Exhibits
    • Duration: 5-15 Minutes
    • Reservations: No
    • Pets: Yes
    • Location: 2nd and Broadway
    • Season: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
    • Time Of Day: Day, Night, Dawn, Dusk
    Three visitors sat next to a bronze statue of a gold prospector and his dog

    Heading to the Klondike was no easy trip. Get a feel for what supplies were needed to make the journey at this outdoor sculpture exhibit.

  • Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail

    End of the Trail Lewis and Clark Commemorative Statue

    • Type: Things To Do
    • Subtype: Arts and Culture
    • Reservations: No
    • Pets: Yes
    • Location: Seaside, Oregon
    • Season: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
    lewis and clark statue with buildings in the background

    This Lewis and Clark statue is located within the Lewis and Clark National Historic Park in Seaside, Oregon.

    • Type: Things To Do
    • Subtype: Guided Tours
    • Duration: 1-3 Hours
    • Reservations: No
    • Pets: No
    • Location: Georgetown County, SC
    Brookgreen Gardens with oxidized bronze statue in foreground. By anoldent, , CC BY-SA 2.0.

    Home of famous sculpture Anna Hyatt Huntington, the mansion was built in the 1930s. Called Atalaya, the property includes a 30-room home, several staff quarters, and a sculpture garden featuring Huntington’s work.

Last updated: August 2, 2023