Area Attractions

Today, the cities of Lewiston, Clarkston and Asotin are referred to as the gateway to Hells Canyon, North America’s deepest river gorge. Recreational opportunities for jet boating, white-water rafting, swimming, fishing, hunting, hiking and camping are limitless. Miles of levee pathways follow the rivers for walking, jogging and biking. The area is often referred to as the “Banana Belt” of the Pacific Northwest due to the mild winter climate that allows for year-round golfing, while being only a short drive away from snow skiing and snowmobiling. The Lewis-Clark Valley is a recreational paradise teeming with history and natural beauty.
For a Complete List of Current Area Events Please Visit the Hells Canyon Visitor Bureau!

Arts & Culture

A special flare for art and culture add yet another spice to the mix that is the Lewis-Clark Valley. Year round, one can indulge in many unique and specialized events. Live performance theatre has a special place in the hearts of the Valley residents, which they graciously love to share with visitors and guests.
Artisans at the Dahmen Barn in Uniontown
Cultivates creativity on the Palouse by providing studio space for working artists, a venue for local performing and exhibiting artists, and creative experiences for children and adults through classes and workshops.
Lewis-Clark Center for Arts and History
415 Main Street; Lewiston, ID; 208-792-2243. Housed in an 1884 building, the Center showcases the Beuk Aie Temple and turn-of-the century artifacts from Lewiston’s Chinese community. Numerous artists display work in rotating exhibits. They also present concerts, recitals and literary events.
Lewiston Civic Theatre
805 6th Avenue; Lewiston, ID; 208-746-1371. Housed in the Historic Anne Bollinger Performing Arts Center, originally constructed in 1907 as the Lewiston Methodist Church. The award-winning theatre produces musicals, plays, workshops, Readers Theatre and art exhibits.
Palouse Chorale Society
The Palouse Chorale Society performs a wide variety of music from the choral repertoire, including music from the Renaissance, Baroque and Classical periods, through to 20th Century and Contemporary choral works. In addition, an occasional concert may be devoted to other musical styles such as Pop, Jazz or Broadway.
Washington / Idaho Symphony Orchestra
The Washington Idaho Symphony offers & produces concerts & performances throughout the year in the greater Moscow, Idaho and Pullman, Washington area.
Dining
Dining in Lewiston and Clarkston is generally a very casual experience. There are a few fine dining restaurants but casual dress is still welcome. Reservations are rarely necessary at most of the area restaurants.
QEQIIT Bar & Grill
Located in the Clearwater River Casino & Lodge, the QEQIIT Bar & Grill is open daily for upscale or casual dining.  We feature seafood, prime rib, chicken and steak weekly!
Yaw Win Ma Café
Located in the Clearwater River Casino & Lodge, the Yaw Win Ma Café features pizza, deli sandwiches, soups & frozen yogurt.
Riverside Oasis Lounge
Located in the Clearwater River Casino & Lodge, the Riverside Oasis Lounge features 4 big screen TVs for sporting events and a full food menu.

Shopping

Dining in Lewiston and Clarkston is generally a very casual experience. There are a few fine dining restaurants but casual dress is still welcome. Reservations are rarely necessary at most of the area restaurants.
Clarkston’s Historic Shopping District
Clarkston’s quaint downtown offers visitors a variety of shops to browse through, including antique shops and a downtown art center, all with the convenience of easy parking.
Lewiston’s Historic Shopping District
Downtown Lewiston provides visitors the opportunity to step back in time to experience days gone by. Pick up a self-guided historic walking tour map at the Lewiston Chamber office. Tree-lined Main Street is home to a variety of shops selling antiques, artwork, jewelry, clothing, gifts and furniture. Hungry shoppers can enjoy a meal at several quaint local eateries.
Lewiston Center Mall
The Lewiston Center Mall houses a complementary mix of retail specialty stores, restaurants and service centers in a climate-controlled facility.  For over 30 years, the Lewiston Center Mall has been the regional shopping center for the four-county area.  Explore over 30 shops, including Macys, Gottschalks, JCPenney, Rite-Aid and Sears.
Palouse Mall
The Palouse Mall boasts a variety of retail specialty stores, restaurants and service centers in a climate-controlled facility.  Located 35 minutes from the Lewistion valley in Moscow, ID. The mall houses Macy's, Bed Bath & Beyond, Ross, Old Navy, Hastings, Hot Topic, Maurices and many more stores and restaurants.

Wineries

Our area is considered part of the new frontier of wine-growing areas in the United States. But, we actualy have a long wine history. Grapes were introduced into the Clearwater Valley by 1872 and thanks to the pioneering efforts of two Frenchmen, Louis Desol and Robert Schleicher, and one German immigrant, Jacob Schaefer, the region rapidly become known for its wines. Schleicher was most successful, taking a number of gold medals for his wines at expositions in Omaha, Buffalo, St. Louis and Portland.  Now, local wineries are winning their own medals for varietals made from local and regional grapes. Taste for yourself and take some home to share with friends and family.
Basalt Cellars
906 Port Drive, Clarkston, WA
509-758-6642
www.basaltcellars.com
Committed to making premium handcrafted wines. Tasting room open Tuesday through Saturday

Clearwater Canyon Cellars
1708 6th Avenue N, Ste. A, Lewiston, ID
208-746-7975
www.clearwatercanyoncellars.com
Lewiston’s first commercial winery since prohibition! Premium wines from the finest northwest grapes available, crafted by local artisans. Be a part of the Renaissance!
Colter’s Creek Winery
308 Main Street, Juliaetta, ID
208-276-3342
www.colterscreek.com
Producing outstanding wines from locally grown grapes.

Merry Cellars
1300 NE Henley Court, Pullman, WA
509-338-4699
www.merrycellars.com
Enjoy ultra premium red and white Washington wines from Pullman’s first winery.

Wawawai Canyon Winery
5602 State Route 270, Pullman, WA
509-338-4916
www.wawawaicanyon.com
Offering a diversity of art exhibits and cultural events. The tasting room & gallery is located on the scenic Pullman-Moscow highway.

Camas Prairie Winery
110 S Main Street, Moscow, ID
208-882-0214
www.camasprairiewinery.com
The oldest production winery in Idaho wines since 1983.Wine tasting, tours, wine bar & imported beer.

 

Golfing

The Lewis-Clark Valley earned the name “Banana Belt” due to the mild winter climate. While most of the Inland Northwest is covered in snow and frost, golf courses in the valley are open for business. You can play golf every month of the year (a few locals play nearly every day) on one of the four 18-hole courses in the valley. All courses offer full amenities and are challenging courses to play. For information on tournaments, play and stay packages or to schedule tee times visit the websites below.
Clarkston Golf & Country Club
The Clarkston Golf & Country Club was established as a private club in 1937. The course has been through many changes through the years, but has been at the present site and in the current configuration since 1974.  Our easy-to-walk championship course is located in Clarkston, Washington, adjacent to the Snake River and is near Lewiston, Idaho. We are able to offer year-round golf partly due to Clarkston’s low elevation of 738 feet.
Lewiston Golf & Country Club
When you choose to tee off at LGCC you will enjoy the premier golf course in the Valley. Our course is designed in traditional style and offers contoured fairways with beautiful river views.  Golfers travel long distances to enjoy year-round facilities. Because of our mild climate we are able to golf throughout the year with very few exceptions. The course is uniquely challenging and rewarding.
Bryden Canyon Golf Course
Bryden Canyon is the first choice for year round golfing in the Inland Northwest. Bryden Canyon is an 18 hole public golf course located in the spectacular Lewis and Clark Valley. Bryden Canyon is the winter home of the Idaho Vandals NCAA Division I Men and Women's Golf Team. We invite you to come and experience a truly unique golfing experience at Bryden Canyon! Play Bryden Play Better
Quail Ridge Golf Course
The Quail Ridge Golf Course offers an assortment of excellent facilities. We feature a quality Pro Shop with an assortment of the latest golf gear. We even have a delicious restaurant for you golfers who want to grab a bite before or after your exciting round of golf. For the golfer who has to work late, we are equipped with a driving range where you can sharpen your skills or take a lesson from one of our golf professionals. Our eager staff has one primary goal; and that is to ensure that you have the best day of golf as possible.

Day Trips

Looking for a fun filled day trip for the whole family? Checkout one of the many exciting places to visit that are all within the immediate area. There are wonderful opportunities for adventure, education and fun!
Hells Canyon
Jet boat tours into Hells Canyon, North America’s deepest river gorge, provide an experience for the entire family. Many outfitters offer 1/2 day and day tours. Tour operators tell tales of sunken sternwheelers, uncover ancient messages in the form of petroglyphs and point out unique geology formations, mining claims and historic river crossings. You can also choose a guided fishing trip into the canyon.
Dworshak National Fish Hatchery
Take Hwy. 12, east to Orofino, go over the bridge and turn left to Hwy. 7, follow the sign to Ahsahka; 208-476-4591 The facility, operated by the Nez Perce Tribe & the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, is the world’s largest steelhead (ocean going trout) and spring Chinook salmon hatchery. View the spawning process on Tuesdays, during March, April, and late August through September. The hatchery is open year round, visitors are welcome to tour the hatchery seven days a week, 7:30 am to 4 pm.
Fields Spring State Park
Located in Anatone, WA (25 miles south of Asotin) on Hwy. 129 Overlooking the Grand Ronde River, this is where you can enjoy camping, picnicking and warming shelters, miles of cross country skiing, hiking trails, sled runs and lighted tubing hills. The park offers two environmental learning centers, WoHeLo and Puffer Butte. Overnight camping is available.
Heller Bar & Rogersburg
Located 29 miles south of Clarkston, WA; 509-243-4499 Named the best fly fishing spot in the Northwest. This is where many fishing charters and rafters depart.
Lower Granite Dam
Located 50 miles from Clarkston, WA; 209-843-1493 Travel west on Hwy. 12, toward Pomeroy and look for signs to Lower Granite Dam. The Visitor Center is open 8:30 am to 5 pm, Monday through Saturday, and has a fish ladder viewing point where you can see the fish go through the ladder under water. You can view the fish ladder from outside. Guided dam tours are available.
Wolf Education & Research Center
418 Nez Perce; Winchester, ID; 208-924-6960 Located on the outskirts of Winchester, this site encompasses 20 acres of rolling timberland with meadows and streams and is home to the Sawtooth Pack wolves of the Nez Perce. The center is dedicated to providing public education and scientific research concerning the gray wolf and its habitat in the Northern Rocky Mountains. Visitors may observe the pack from outside their enclosure and hike surrounding trails. Interactive and information displays are at the visitor center.