Clewiston Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in Florida, United States
About Clewiston
The town had a population of roughly 8,000 in 2019, having increased by over 1,500 in the past twenty years. Permanent settlement did not take place until 1920 and the town was incorporated in 1925. John O'Brien and Alonzo Clewis founded the city. The newly incorporated town maintained the local Native American tradition in the area, fishing, due to the largemouth bass in Lake Okeechobee. Agriculture was important during the mid-20th century, and crops included sugar, citrus, and vegetables. The US Sugar Corporation's location in Clewiston has made it important for manufacturing. Clewiston is an ethnically diverse minority-majority community, with 49% of its residents being of Hispanic or Latino origin and 13% identifying as Black or African American.
Top Attractions in Clewiston
Explore the best things to see and do in Clewiston:
- ★Clewiston Museum
- ★Dixie Crystal Theatre
- ★St. Margaret Parish Church
Where to Eat in Clewiston
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Jalapeños
- 🍴Main St Subs
Where to Stay in Clewiston
- 🏨Americas Best Value Inn Historic Clewiston Inn
- 🏨Best Western
- 🏨Holiday Express
- 🏨Motor Inn Clewiston
- 🏨Roland & Mary Ann Martins Marina & Resort
- 🏨West Express Inn
Clewiston Travel Guide Sections
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