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 to Boise shortly 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.
Like Pocatello, Lewiston has a strong working-class heritage. Industries related to timber and logging pursuits have long been key to the city's economy. Because the Columbia and later the Snake River are navigable by some ocean-going vessels all the way to Lewiston, the city has the distinction of being Idaho's only port city as well as the furthest inland port in the western United States. It's also 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 neighboring Clarkston, Washington.

By plane

Lewiston Nez Perce County AirportThe following airlines offer year round service:

* Skywest Airlines for Delta connection (Salt Lake City) * Wendover Casinos Airlines chartered by Peppermill, Rainbow and Montego Bay Casinos to Wendover, NV from all over the U.S.
The next nearest airports served by more airlines, including Alaska Airlines, Southwest and United Airlines, at more competitive fares are in Boise BOI ( south) and Spokane Geiger Field GEG ( north).

By car

By car Lewiston is accessible by a series of US and state Highways which becomes local streets. WA-Hwy 193/128 bypasses north of town, north of the river on a two lane highway.

• US Hwy 12 Comes in from Walla Walla, WA in the west and Missoula, MT in the east through the Nez Perce National Forest. Goes through Clarkston as Bridge St and along the river as Dikes Bypass in Lewiston.
• US Hwy 95 Connects Coeur d'Alene to the north and Ontario to the south at its junction with I-84. If coming from Boise go north on SR-55 its junction with US Hwy 95 in New Meadows ( north of Boise)
• US Hwy 195 Comes in from Spokane, WA (the largest city in the region) from north through Colfax and Pullman in the Palouse country to the Memorial Bridge just east of town.

By bus

• Northwestern Trailways

  phone: +1 509-838-4029
  address: (bus stop) North Lewiston Dyna Mart at 1920 Hwy 128
  Connects Spokane to Boise via Pullman, Moscow, Lewiston, Cottonbird, McCall, Cascade, Grangeville etc. along US Hwy 195, 95, ID-Hwy 55. Some variations of the route continues towards Coeur d'Alene from Moscow. Connections to Greyhound and other intercity bus lines are in Boise and Spokane. Connections to Amtrak is only in Spokane.

• Lewis–Clark State College

• Clearwater River Casino & Lodge

  address: 17500 Nez Perce Road

• NAIA World Series

• Lewiston Center Mall

Across the Snake River in neighboring Clarkston Washington. Hogans Pub on 6th st. friendly atmosphere, great service, if you're lucky you might catch a live band for a 5 dollar cover charge.

• Cedars Inn

  address: 1716 Main Street

• Lewiston Library

  phone: +1-208-798-2525
  address: 411 D St
  Offers free Wi-Fi, computers, and a low cost printing center ($0.10 a page).