Why visit Lewiston
Townapedia lists 81 museums and landmarks, 65 parks and trails, 86 places to eat, 7 places to stay and 16 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Lost Valley Ski Area, Flagship Cinemas, Bates College Museum of Art and Clough Meeting House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 80°F; January lows average 12°F, and about 65 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Lewiston
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Lewiston
Lewiston is the second-most populous city in the U.S. state of Maine, with a population of 37,121, according to the 2020 United States census. Located in Androscoggin County, the city lies halfway between Augusta, the state capital, and Portland, the state's largest city. Lewiston forms one half of the Lewiston–Auburn, Maine Metropolitan Statistical Area (known as "L/A" or "L-A"). The city has been recognized for its low cost of living, access to healthcare, and low crime rate.
From the Wikipedia article Lewiston, Maine (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do16
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Museums and landmarks81
Bates College Museum of Art
Museum · 2.0 mi
Museum in Lewiston, Maine
75 Russell Street, Lewiston
Mo-Sa 10:00-17:00
Clough Meeting House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Historic church in Maine, United States
32 South Lisbon Road, Lewiston
Lewiston City Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
City hall building in Lewiston, Maine, United States
27 Pine Street, Lewiston
Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Hospital in Maine, United States
93 Campus Avenue, Lewiston
A. A. Garcelon House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
United States historic place
Androscoggin Mill Block
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Tenement in Lewiston, Maine
Barker Mill
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Historic mill in Auburn, Maine, USA
Bates Mill
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Textile factory in Lewiston, Maine, United States
Bergin Block
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Demolished commercial building in Lewiston, Maine, United States
Bradford House (Lewiston, Maine)
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Historic house in Maine, United States
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Bradford Peck House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Lewiston, Maine, listed on the NRHP in Androscoggin County
Captain Holland House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Lewiston, Maine, NRHP-listed
69 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds65
The Colisée
Sports field and stadium · 1.7 mi
190 Birch Street, Lewiston
53 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes86
El Rodeo (Lewiston)
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.0 mi
736 Sabattus Street, Lewiston
Su-Th 11:00-21:30, Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
New Lewiston Mandarin
Restaurant · Chinese · 1.0 mi
750 Sabattus Street, Lewiston
Su-Mo 11:00-21:00, We-Th 11:00-21:00, Fr-Sa 11:00-21:30
The Smoothie Spot
Restaurant · Smoothies, Smoothie Bowls · 4.1 mi
41 Stevens Mill Road, Auburn
Mo-Fr 07:00- 17:00, Sa 08:00 - 16:00, Su 10:00 - 14:00
Gritty McDuff's
Bar and pub · 2.7 mi
68 Main Street, Auburn
Mo-Tu,Th 11:00-23:00; We,Fr-Sa 11:00-24:00; Su 11:00-22:00
74 more on the map.
Where to stay7
Churches and places of worship44
Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul
Church · Roman Catholic · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
122 Ash Street, Lewiston
First Universalist Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
169 Pleasant Street, Auburn
Trinity Episcopal Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
247 Bates Street, Lewiston
Free Baptist Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Holy Cross Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.2 mi
1080 Lisbon Street, Lewiston
High Street Congregational Church
Church · United Church Of Christ · 2.8 mi
106 Pleasant Street, Auburn
Shopping25
Gas and EV charging15
Schools, colleges and libraries43
Auburn Public Library
Library · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
49 Spring Street, Auburn
Saint Dominic Academy
School · Catholic · 1.2 mi
17 Baird Avenue, Lewiston
Saint Dominic Academy
School · Catholic · 4.1 mi
121 Gracelawn Road, Auburn
Healthcare9
Map of Lewiston
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28°F | 12°F | 3.3 in | 19.4 in |
| Feb | 32°F | 14°F | 3.2 in | 17.3 in |
| Mar | 40°F | 23°F | 3.5 in | 12.3 in |
| Apr | 53°F | 35°F | 4.0 in | 2.9 in |
| May | 65°F | 46°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 74°F | 56°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 80°F | 62°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 79°F | 60°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 70°F | 52°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 58°F | 41°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 45°F | 31°F | 3.9 in | 1.6 in |
| Dec | 34°F | 20°F | 4.2 in | 11.6 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Lewiston Hcn (2 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Androscoggin County has had 18 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2024-01-30: Severe Storm And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2023-09-14: Hurricane Lee (Hurricane)
- 2020-04-04: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2015-03-12: Severe Winter Storm, Snowstorm, And Flooding (Snowstorm)
- 2013-03-25: Severe Winter Storm, Snowstorm, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Auburn-Lewiston Municipal Airport (LEW) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 6 miles away.
- Auburn 4 mi west, about 6 min by car
- Lisbon 5 mi southeast, about 8 min by car
- Greene 7 mi north, about 11 min by car
- Lisbon Falls 8 mi southeast, about 13 min by car
- Mechanic Falls 11 mi west, about 18 min by car
- Turner 12 mi north, about 20 min by car
- Topsham 16 mi southeast, about 25 min by car
- Brunswick 18 mi southeast, about 29 min by car
- Augusta 28 mi northeast, about 44 min by car
- Biddeford 46 mi south, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Lewiston, Maine, Quintin Soloviev, CC BY 4.0
- Greetings from Lewiston, Maine - Large Letter Postcard (5728469120), Steve Shook from Moscow, Idaho, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Greetings from Lewiston, Maine - Large Letter Postcard (5386362296), Steve Shook from Moscow, Idaho, USA, CC BY 2.0
- LewistonME SaintMarysGeneralHospitalOldBuilding, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 3.0
- LewistonME MarcotteNursingHome, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 122 Bartlett Street, Lewiston ME, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Trinity Episcopal Church Lewiston, Maine, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 4.0
- LewistonME TrinityEpiscopalChurch, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 3.0
- LewistonME JordanSchool, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 3.0
- St. Patrick's Church, now Agora Grand Event Center, Lewiston, Maine, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 101 Pine Street, Lewiston ME, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Wallace School, Lewiston, Maine, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ss. Peter and Paul Church Lewiston, Maine, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 142 College Street, Lewiston ME, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Kennedy Park statue and gazebo, Lewiston, Maine, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Civil War memorial, Kennedy Park, Lewiston, Maine detail of base, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Civil War Memorial, Kennedy Park, Lewiston, Maine detail, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Civil War memorial, Kennedy Park, Lewiston, Maine, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 4.0
- BatesCollegeMuseumofArt, Xin Deui, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Basilique Saint-Pierre et Saint-Paul4, Captain Henry Morgan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Public Library, Auburn, ME, Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain
- First Universalist Church, Auburn ME, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Lewiston City Hall, Maine, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 4.0
- LewistonME CloughMeetingHouse, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lyceum Hall, Lewiston ME, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- LisbonME CushmanTavern, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Gilead Railroad Station Maine 2013, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Androscoggin Mill Block, Lewiston ME, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- AuburnME CharlesLCushmanHouse, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 3.0
- A. A. Garcelon House, Auburn ME, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- First National Bank Lewiston, Marcbela (Marc N. Belanger), Public domain
- Engine House, Auburn ME, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Free Baptist Church, (Penley Corner Church), Auburn, Maine, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Horatio G. Foss House, Auburn ME, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Oak Street School, Lewiston ME, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Kora Temple - May 2012, SarekOfVulcan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Birds-eye View of Mills & Canal, Lewiston, ME, Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain
- St. Josephs Catholic Church, Lewiston ME, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 506 Main Street, Lewiston ME, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Frank L. Dingley House, Auburn ME, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
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