Lewiston is located between Augusta and Portland and is the second largest city of Maine. It is located in Androscoggin County and you will find an abundance of art and culture in this beautiful community. Be it summer or winter, Lewiston vacationing trips have something to offer for everyone. Lewiston offers many attractions and is a bustling area which has an abundance of shops, restaurants and art galleries.
Some of the most amazing places in Lewiston which you cannot afford to miss during vacationing in Lewiston include:
- The Bates College Museum of Art
- Franco-American Heritage Center
- Lost Valley Ski Area
- The Colisee
- Railroad Park
- Festival Plaza
- Auburn Municipal Beach
- Mount Apatite Park
- Thorncrag Bird Sanctuary
In order to make sure that you don't miss any of the historical and architectural treasures remember to take a stroll on the Lewiston Walking Tour. Many parks are being constructed around many of the old buildings in the city.
The Hot Air Balloon Festival which has been organized for the past 15 years is also a major attraction of Lewiston.
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It is an annual event that takes place in the month of August. The uniqueness of this festival lies in the fact that they launch balloons over the city rather than from mountains or open spaces. The 3-day long period is usually filled with lots of fun, rock bands, food, activities, games for kids and even a boxing demonstration.
While on your vacation trip to Lewiston you can book your rooms at:
- Ramada Inn Conference
- Super 8 Lewiston
- Armands Orchard Side Inn
- Auburn Inn
- Hilton Garden Inn
You can gorge on excellent Italian, American, Chinese, Thai, Mexican, Sushi delicacies in the restaurants of Lewiston. Some of the well-known ones are Marco's Italian Restaurant, Da Vinci's Eatery, Mac's Grill, Chopsticks, Cathay Hut, Nothing but the Blue's Café, Edward's Restaurant, Marois Restaurant and Cleopatra among many others.
The weather in Lewiston can go down to the single digits in winter but they generally stay in the 20's. The area gets a substantial amount of snow. The weather becomes pleasant by early April or May. Summer is warm enough to go for swimming and hiking. So the months of May and June are good for planning your vacation trip to Lewiston.
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