Maine, United States · North America
Lewiston sits on the route: 15 minutes from Minot, 53km from Portland Head Light.
Lewiston is a town located in Maine, United States. With a population of 36,202, it is an important destination in North America.
On a road trip, Lewiston sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/New York time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Lewiston to your route.
The Great Falls Balloon Festival is a hot air balloon festival held in the twin cities of Lewiston and Auburn, Maine. It has been held annually each August since 1993, although it was only held virtually in 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The festival, which is held on the banks of the Androscoggin River attractsRead more
up to 100,000 spectators each year. The festival features rides, games, music, and trade booths in the various parks and plazas where the balloons lift off.
In 2024, the Great Falls Balloon Festival board of directors decided not to hold the 30th anniversary festival due to "logistical issues, safety concerns, and other unexpected factors beyond our control." After negotiations with the City of Lewiston, the board to decided to relinquish control of the festival to allow the city to operate it for the year under a new name, the L/A Balloon Festival.
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Lewiston is located in Maine, United States, North America. The coordinates are 44.1003 latitude, -70.2148 longitude.
Lewiston has a population of approximately 36,202 people, making it a town in United States.
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restaurant
A red-and-white roadside shack at the Route 1 bridge in Wiscasset where the lobster roll is piled with the meat of a whole lobster, served with drawn butter or mayo on the side. The queue routinely stretches down the sidewalk all summer.
45 km · about 50 min drive
landmark
Maine's oldest lighthouse, commissioned by George Washington in 1791, perched on a dramatic rocky headland at the entrance to Portland Harbor.
53 km · about 60 min drive
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