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Top 5 Things to do Good for a Rainy Day in Lewiston, Maine (ME)
Lewiston (English pronunciation: /ˈluːɪstən/, French pronunciation: /ˈluːɪstə/; officially the City of Lewiston, Maine) is the second largest city in Maine and the most central city in Androscoggin County. The city borders the coastal sideways of the Gulf of Maine and is south of Augusta, the state's capital and north of Portland, the cultural hub of Maine. It is one-half of the Lewiston-Auburn Metropolitan Statistical Area, commonly referred to as "L.A." or "L-A." Lewiston exerts a significant impact upon the diversity, religious variety, commerce, education, and economic power of Maine. It is known for a relatively low cost of living, substantial access to medical care, and an extremely low violent crime rate. While the dominant language spoken in the city is English, it is home to the largest French-speaking population in the United States (by population) while it is second to St. Martin Parish, Louisiana, in percentage of speakers.
Restaurants in Lewiston
1. Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 34 reviews
Reviewed By rayt-flaxin - Quincy, United States
If you find yourself in Lewiston, Maine and are a fan of architecture (regardless of your faith preference), I highly recommend that you stop by this iconic landmark. The Basilica is not only on the national register of historic places, but is also the second largest church in all of New England. The church was built in the late 19th/early 20th century by the thousands of French Canadian (Catholic) immigrants that flooded into the area to work in the mills for a chance at a better life.
2. Museum L-A
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4.5 based on 38 reviews
Museum L-A documents and celebrates the economic, social and technological legacy of Lewiston-Auburn and its people. Engaging exhibits, programs and special events for all ages connect history and generations - past, present and future. Gallery exhibits feature the rich heritage of the Lewiston-Auburn Maine community in relation to the amazing history of mill workers, shoe workers, and the brickyard industry as well as its prominence in the region's culture and influence.
3. The Public Theatre
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4.5 based on 31 reviews
FIVE TIME WINNER "BEST THEATRE IN MAINE" - 2017/2016 /2015 / 2014 / 2013 Down East Magazine readers' poll! Since 1991, The Public Theatre, has been committed to bringing high-quality professional Equity theatre to the people of Central Maine at an affordable price. Only at The Public Theatre will you find the best plays from Broadway and Off-Broadway featuring the finest professional actors from New York to Los Angeles for a top ticket price of only $20! Nationally recognized for its artistic excellence, The Public Theatre produces uplifting and provocative theatre every October thru May. In the interest of engaging audiences of all ages, The Public Theatre offers a special YOUTH ticket price of $5 to any child 18 and under to any performance.
Reviewed By franm348 - Boothbay, United States
Over the past year we have been here several times and for a small theater they do great presentations. There's not a bad seat in the house. They serve wine and cookies before and during intermission. The plays are interesting and I have never been disappointed
4. Bates College Museum of Art
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4.0 based on 22 reviews
5. Androscoggin Bank Colisee
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3.5 based on 12 reviews
