Among the 16 counties in Maine, Lewiston is one of the largest cities located in the Androscoggin County. The Androscoggin River trails along the west of the city and has been a significant source for industrial and economic growth since its inception in the late 18th Century. Over time, the city emerged as an arts and culture hub with significant historic centers like Lewiston Public Library, Bates College Museum of Art and several performing arts centers across the city. Annual festivals like The Emerge Film Festival, The Great Falls Balloon Festival and Festival Franco are the major factors for the increasing popularity of the city among tourists.
