[7] It contains a tempera on canvas mural titled Lewistown Milestones',[8] painted by Ida Abelman in 1941, depicting the Lincoln–Douglas debates.

Illinois Route 97 leads north from Lewistown 48 miles (77 km) to Galesburg.

According to the 2021 census gazetteer files, Lewistown has a total area of 2.00 square miles (5.18 km2), all land.

This cemetery was made famous by Edgar Lee Masters in his Spoon River Anthology.

[11] The Emiquon National Wildlife Refuge, a 7,000 acres (30 km2) wetland restoration, is located on the Illinois River 6 miles (10 km) east of Lewistown.

[13] The Rasmussen Blacksmith Shop Museum is located on Main Street of Lewistown.

[14] The Spoon River Valley Scenic Drive is an event sponsored by the city of Lewistown in the fall of each year.

[15] Lewistown Music in the Park is held in the city as well, with the festival earning the "Governor's Hometown Award" in 2021.