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THE NORTHWEST Discery DESTINATION LEWIS CLARK VALLEY LEWISTON, IDAHO | CLARKSTON, WASHINGTON Lewis-Clark Valley AVA WINE COUNTRY THE ONE Lewis-Clark Valley AVA TO WATCH IN 2020 CULTURE PAGE 36 Indulge in Our Rich History HELLS CANYON North America’s Deepest River Gorge 2020 OFFICIAL VISITORS’ GUIDE VISIT US AT WWW.VISITLCVALLEY.COM Vacation packages & special rates Quay Restaurant, Lounge and Convention Center Full service amenities Registered guests receive full breakfast Driving range, pro shop 2 WWW.VISITLCVALLEY.COM STAY . RELax. Eat. Drink. Celebrate. MEET. RENOVATED HOTEL 2 ONSITE RESTAURANTS 2 POOLS + FITNESS/SPA 25, 000SQ. FT. EVENT SPACE 621 21st St, Lewiston, ID 83501 | redlion.com/lewiston | 208.799.1000 Extended Stay? Welcome. 34 NEWLY RENOVATED EXTENDED STAY ROOMS EVERY ROOM EQUIPPED WITH KITCHENETTE LOCATED WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE OF DINING, SHOPPING & FITNESS CENTER WITH POOL 701 21st St, Lewiston, ID 83501 208.746.6183 seaportinnandsuites.com THE OFFICIAL LEWIS CLARK VALLEY VISITOR GUIDE | 2020 3 VISITOR GUIDE CONTENTS TRAVEL EXPERTS GUIDES Find your fishing, EVENT PLANNING 7 Chamber of Commerce, 22 jet boat, whitewater rafting, 46 Discover caterers and event Visitor Information and aviation experts. centers. Centers, and Development Organizations. HISTORY, ARTS, AND LODGING 24 ENTERTAINMENT 48 Choose the perfect night WELCOME TO THE A special flair for art and stay. 8 LEWIS-CLARK VALLEY culture add yet another Get away, unplug, and build spice to the mix. memories to last a lifetime. EVENTS Indulge in many y DESTINATION Discer DISCOVER 28 unique and specialized THE NORTHWEST ALLEY CLARK V 10 DOWNTOWN events in our valley. LEWISLEWISTON, IDAHO | CLARKSTON, WASHINGTON Culture, shopping, libations, and restaurants. SCENIC BYWAY Explore 31 the route that Lewis and Lewis-Clark Valley AVA THE ONE YEAR-ROUND Clark pioneered. TO WATCH IN 2020 PAGE 36 WINELewis-Clark COUNTRY Valley AVA RECREATION CULTURE 14 Indulge in Our Rich History LOCAL FLAVOR HELLS CANYON Explore our trails, parks, North America’s Deepest River Gorge 33 Wake up your senses with and beaches - something 2020 OFFICIAL VISITORS’ GUIDE VISIT US AT WWW.VISITLCVALLEY.COM for the whole family. our culinary delights. HELLS CANYON WINE REGION ON OUR COVER 18 Discover North America's 36 Taste the award-winning Lewis-Clark Valley AVA deepest river gorge. wines of the Lewis-Clark has been named the Valley American Viticultural one to watch for 2020. WILD & SCENIC Area (AVA). Dive in and discover 20 RIVERS Raft, kayak, float, what the fuss is all or jet boat as you explore 42 LIVE & WORK our mighty river system. Affordable cost of living about on page 36. and higher education make Stinson Brad of Courtesy Photos the Lewis-Clark Valley a preferred destination. Produced by Northwest Media (www.northwest.media) of Lewiston, ID. Visit Lewis-Clark Valley (VLCV) has made every effort to ensure the accuracy of information published in this guide, but assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. Hours of operation,dates, and prices published herein are subject to change without notice. All rights reserved. Any reproduction, in whole or in part, by any means, without the express written permission of VLCV is prohibited. Visit Lewis-Clark Valley Visitor Guide ©2020. Michelle Peters, President & CEO. 4 WWW.VISITLCVALLEY.COM One of the Best On-Time Commercial Airline Performances of All U.S. Airports BEST. DECISION. EVER. NO WAITING. NO TRAFFIC. NO WORRIES. Fly direct to Lewiston from anywhere in the world comfortably and hassle-free on one of the world’s largest global airlines. 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Salt Lake City International Airport go .com Hubs Non-Stop Cities (208) 746-7962 | www.goLWS.com THE OFFICIAL LEWIS CLARK VALLEY VISITOR GUIDE | 2020 5 THE NORTHWEST LEWISTON, IDAHO discovery CLARKSTONdestination & ASOTIN, WASHINGTON SPOKANE 105 Miles 27 95 195 6 IDAHO WATER AR RIV MISSOULA 272 LE ER C 217 Miles 26 WASHINGTON Pullman 8 270 Moscow Lolo Pass Visitors Center 3 Juliaetta Dworshak R ER State Park VE E RIV Uniontown 195 I 12 Powell AK A R N HS S C 12 LO Nez Perce National 127 Chief Historic Park SEATTLE Timothy Park Orofino 306 Miles ER Y RIV 12 CLARKSTON LEWISTON LWA SE Pataha Hells Gate Kamiah Pomeroy ASOTIN State Park Buffalo Eddy Winchester Selway Bitteroot Heller Bar State Park 13 PORTLAND Anatone Wilderness Area Field Springs 339 Miles ER State Park RI V 128 CLEARWATE R 129 R Grangeville IVE E R ANDE ROND 14 GR Elk City HELLS CANYON Gospel Hump WA 3 National Wilderness Area Recreation Area R IVE N R MO ID OREGON SAL OR 95 R E V Wallowa-Whitman I R Riggins National Forest A H A N M Lewis and Clark Scenic Byway I BOISE 268 Miles Wallowa Lake 6 WWW.VISITLCVALLEY.COM TRAVEL EXPERTS We’re here to help you make the most of your experience. Our destination experts can help you find restaurants, golf courses, excursions, the best local wines, brews, and more. We can provide information on exciting special events taking place during your stay. We can also help make your vision of a successful meeting, family reunion, or other get together a reality! We offer a complete array of services, including requests for proposals, site selection assistance, promotional materials, vendor services, and more. GETTING HERE AIRPORT Offers daily flights in and out of the VISITOR INFORMATION CENTERS CAR RENTAL area with connections in Salt Lake VISIT LEWIS-CLARK VALLEY AVIS City. Lewiston-Nez Perce County 847 Port Way, Clarkston, WA; 406 Burrell Ave; Lewiston, ID ; Regional Airport (LWS) offers Delta 509.758.7489; visitlewisclarkvalley.com 208.798.4658; avis.com Connection Carrier SkyWest: 208.746.7962; golws.com. NEZ PERCE COUNTY HISTORICAL BUDGET SOCIETY MUSEUM 406 Burrell Ave; Lewiston, ID ; Pullman-Moscow Regional Airport 0306 Third St., Lewiston, ID; 208.746.0488; budget.com (PUW-30 miles) offers Alaska Airlines: 208.743.2535; visitlewisclarkvalley.com 509.338.3223; flypuw.com. HERTZ 406 Burrell Ave., Lewiston, ID; BUSINESS/RELOCATION 208.746.0411; hertz.com CLEARWATER ECONOMIC JET CENTER FBO & DEVELOPMENT ASSOC. ENTERPRISE RENT-A-CAR CHARTERED FLIGHTS 1626 6th Ave. N, Lewiston, ID; 224 Thain Rd., Lewiston, ID; Premier full service executive 208.746.0015; clearwater-eda.org 208.746.2878; enterprise.com terminal. Private chartered flights aircraft seats up to 9 people. LEWIS-CLARK VALLEY ELECTRIC CAR CHARGING STATION Hillcrest Aircraft: 208.746.8271; CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PORT OF CLARKSTON hillcrestaircraft.com 825 6th St., Clarkston, WA; 509.758.7712; 849 Port Way; Clarkston, WA; Stout Aviation: 208.743.8408; lcvalleychamber.org 509.758.5272; portofclarkston.com flystout.com SOUTHEAST WASHINGTON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ASSOC. REGIONAL BUS SERVICE 845 Port Way, Clarkston, WA; To and From Spokane Airport to Cruise Ship Dock CRUISE SHIP 509.751.9144; seweda.org GREYHOUND Leaving from Portland, OR, traveling to Shell Dyna Mart; 1920 Hwy 128, and from Clarkston, WA, cruise ships VALLEY VISION Lewiston, ID; 208.746.8108 follow in the footsteps of Lewis and ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Monday-Sunday: 5 am – 7 pm Clark. Remarkable shore excursions 313 D St. Ste 201; Lewiston, ID; are provided in each port of call and 208.799.9083; lewis-clarkvalley.org NORTHWESTERN TRAILWAYS Shell Dyna Mart; 1920 Hwy 128, include the cultural and historical BEAUTIFUL DOWNTOWN Lewiston, ID; 509.838.4029; landmarks that signify the living LEWISTON northwesterntrailways.com legacy of the region’s first settlers. 301 Main St. Ste 103; American Cruise Lines: 800.894.8570; Lewiston, ID; 208.790.1148; WHEATLAND EXPRESS americancruiselines.com 7601 State Route 270, Pullman, WA; beautifuldowntownlewiston.com American Empress: 888.749.5280; 509.334.2200; wheatlandexpress.com americanqueensteamboatcompany.com TAXI/CAB SERVICE Lindblad Expeditions / National Geographic: 800.397.3348; Contact Visit Lewis-Clark Valley CANTERS CAB 208.791.2613 expeditions.com for help planning your trip. DISCOUNT CAB UnCruise Adventures: 888.862.8881; 208.503.9717 uncruise.com Photo Courtesy of Brad Stinson Stinson Brad of Courtesy Photo THE OFFICIAL LEWIS CLARK VALLEY VISITOR GUIDE | 2020 7 your TOgateway HELLS CANYON Feed your inner historian and listen to the legends of the Nez Perce and walk in the footsteps of the Lewis AT THE and Clark Expedition. Historical and interpretive sites tell the tales of those who came before us. of the CONFLUENCE The quaint, tree-lined downtowns offer a multitude Clearwater and Snake rivers, the Lewis-Clark Valley of boutiques, historic buildings, and wineries. Walk or is the lowest elevation point in the region at only 738 bike along the Snake River trails or take a refreshing feet above sea level. Explore the Gateway to Hells break at one of the many city parks. There is plenty to Canyon and home to the Lewis-Clark Valley American see and do in Lewis-Clark Valley with many lodging Viticultural Area (AVA) that produces small batch and dining options for the day’s end. wines to pair brilliantly with the culinary flavors of our region. We have something for every adventurer. Cruise ships arrive and depart from spring to fall in Clarkston's port district. Passengers arriving early Get reacquainted with one of our best natural can experience all the area has to offer — from wine resources — the water! Here in our valley, we have tasting to golfing to an awe-inspiring Hells Canyon two scenic rivers and the best white sand beaches jet boat excursion. Most of all, we invite you to come around. Take a guided jet boat or rafting tour on the enjoy our region’s friendly hospitality, rich history, and Snake River deep into Hells Canyon, North America’s year-round adventures. Deepest River Gorge. Photos Courtesy of Brad Stinson, Kim Fetrow, Northwest Media, Visit Idaho Media, Northwest Kim Fetrow, Stinson, Brad of Courtesy Photos 8 WWW.VISITLCVALLEY.COM 1 2 4 5 1.