Lewiston, Idaho

Lewiston is a city in the U.S state of Idaho. It was founded in 1861 and was named after the first European ancestry visitor Meriwether Lewis. In 1863, the city became the capital of Idaho Territory. After a decision to change the capital in 1864, it was shifted to Boise in 1865. Lewiston is the county seat and largest city in Nez Perce County. It is the second largest city in the Idaho Panhandle region and also the principal city of Lewiston.

Area & Location: Lies at the confluence of the Snake and Clearwater Rivers, Lewiston is located at 46º24'1? Latitude North and 117º0'4? Longitude West. The city covers a total area of 44.5 sq. km with 42.7 sq. km of land and 1.8 sq. km of water. It has an elevation of 745ft. Around 31,164 people reside in the city with a density of 695.2 per sq. km.

Tourist Attractions: The wonderful location of the city on the banks of rivers draws in thousands of tourists to it.

Transportation: Logan Airport serves the city. Buses, cars, taxis, trail ways are the other means of transport in the city. Maine Limousine Service is another form of public transportation.

Hotels: Lewiston hotels offer all amenities needed for its guests. These hotels serve as host to all VIPs reaching the city. The special care they show for the customers make them unique. Ramada Inn Conference Center Lewiston, Super 8 Lewiston/Auburn, Motel 6 Lewiston, Morning Star Inn and Travel Inn are the hotels in the city that provide tailor made reception to its guests. The city also has an extensive road network that includes United States Highway 12 and United States Highway 95, which make the journey easier.

Places of Attraction: The Hells Canyon, the vast national forests, the Lewis-Clark Valley and Nez Perce Indian Reservation are the marvelous sights that can be seen only in Lewiston. A drive through the famous Spiral Highway on Lewiston Hill gives a wonderful view of the region. Jet boat excursions to Hells Canyon, overnight rafting and camping trips down the Snake River are a must while on the visit to the city. Tourists also visit Bates College Museum of Art and Marsden Hartley Cultural Center on their visit to the city.