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DESTINATION

Lewiston

Large quantities of grain and other cargo are shipped from Lewiston, known as “Idaho's Seaport,” by barge 465 miles down the Snake and Columbia rivers to the Pacific. Boats reach the port by passing through locks at eight dams.

In April the city celebrates the arrival of spring with the Dogwood Festival of the Lewis-Clark Valley. Lewiston lies on an especially scenic section of US 95 that extends north to Plummer and south to Banks. North of the city US 95 climbs 2,000 feet to the top of Lewiston Hill, where a viewpoint overlooks the valley. The original road up the hill, known as the Spiral Highway for its 64 curves, opened in 1917. The old road is still open but was replaced in 1979 by the long, easier grade of the new alignment.

Shopping

Lewiston Center Mall, 1 mile south of US 12 via 18th or 21st streets, features JCPenney and other retailers.

Things to Do

Hells Gate State Park

Jack O'Connor Hunting Heritage and Education Center

Lewis and Clark Discovery Center

River Quest Excursions

Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center

Lewis-Clark State College Center for Arts and History

Nez Perce County Historical Society and Museum

GAMBLING ESTABLISHMENTS

Clearwater River Casino

WINERIES

Lindsay Creek Vineyards

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