Lewiston (Idaho) Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in and county seat of Nez Perce County, Idaho, United States
About Lewiston (Idaho)
Founded shortly after gold was discovered in the nearby Clearwater River in 1860, Lewiston played an important role in the state's early history. The city became the capital of the newly-created Idaho Territory in 1863, but lost the distinction toBoiseshortly thereafter in what proved to be an enormously unpopular decision in northern Idaho. To this day it is not unusual to hear locals lament losing the capital to Boise. It's easy for visitors to confuse Lewiston's two main rivers. The Clearwater River is on the north side, and runs straight into the Snake River. However, the Snake on the city's west side makes a left turn at this point, going into neighboringClarkston,Washington. Lewiston is the principal city of the Lewiston, ID-WA Metropolitan Statistical Area, which includes all of bot
Top Attractions in Lewiston (Idaho)
Explore the best things to see and do in Lewiston (Idaho):
- ★Clearwater River Casino & Lodge
- ★Hells Gate State Park
- ★Lewis–Clark State College
- ★NAIA World Series
Where to Eat in Lewiston (Idaho)
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Jollymore's
Where to Stay in Lewiston (Idaho)
- 🏨Cedars Inn
Lewiston (Idaho) Travel Guide Sections
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