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'Vibrant downtown and one of
the prettiest lake beaches in
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–Country Living Magazine
‘An idyllic adventure haven.’
–National Geographic Adventure
‘A Norman Rockwell-MeetsAnsel Adams Classic.’
–USA Today
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A friendly town that’s packed with small-town charm, Sandpoint offers tranquility while overflowing with recreational pursuits and a rich entertainment
and arts scene. Situated in Idaho’s Panhandle, Sandpoint lies on the shores
of Lake Pend Oreille (pronounced “pon-duh-ray”), which was scoured out thousands of years ago by the cataclysmic Ice Age floods. Today it’s Idaho’s largest
lake, at 43 miles long, and the nation’s fifth-deepest body of water.
Downtown is filled with unique shops, many housed in buildings
dating back to the early 1900s. Sandpoint boasts the nation’s
only marketplace located on a bridge – the Cedar Street Bridge
Marketplace spanning Sand Creek. Nearby is the beloved Panida
Theater. Built in 1927, the restored theater is the cornerstone of
many cultural activities and performances.
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Summer finds many folks at City Beach, located right in town, where locals and
visitors enjoy swimming, tennis, basketball, volleyball and majestic views. Summer also
ushers in the twice-weekly Sandpoint Farmers Market and the renowned Festival at
Sandpoint, eight nights of eclectic music under the stars.
Just 11 miles from downtown, Schweitzer Mountain Resort is a skier’s and
boarder’s delight, offering up 2,900 acres of great Northwest powder. And in the summertime, Schweitzer hosts hiking, biking, horseback riding, chairlift rides and festivals.
Year-round, Sandpoint is known for its amazing culinary scene that includes an
award-winning brewery and winery. And it’s home to the famous train funnel, beloved
by railfans, and Amtrak’s only stop in Idaho. The International Selkirk Loop and the
Pend Oreille National Scenic Byway pass through here, too.
Sandpoint truly has something for everyone. Whatever your pace, Sandpoint offers
an unforgettable vacation ... as relaxed or as exciting as you want it to be.
SANDPOINT, IDahO, founded 1901
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RV Park/Spaces
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Motels, Hotels, and Lodges
Best Western Edgewater Resort
800.635.2534
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Best Western Kootenai River Inn & Spa 888.875.8259
208.267.8511
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Days Inn
800.329.7466
208.263.1222
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites
888.465.4329
208.255.4500
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Howard Johnson Inn
800.466.8356
208.263.5383
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208.255.2821
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K2 Inn
208.263.3441
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La Quinta Inn
800.282.0660
Lodge at Sandpoint
208.263.9581
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Quality Inn at Sandpoint
866.519.7683
208.263.2111
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Super 8 Motel
800.800.8000 208.263.2210
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RESORTS, CONDOS AND VACATION RENTALS
26 Harbor View Luxury Home
888.366.4378
406.827.4148 
A Day On The Lake Vacation Rentals
877.890.2444
208.755.4958
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Archer Vacation Condos
877.982.2954
509.382.2954
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Dover Bay Waterfront Resort
208.263.5493 
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From the Heart Ranch
208.265.2788
Hill’s Resort
208.443.2551 
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Sandpoint Vacation Getaways
888.896.0007
208.263.6000 
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Sandpoint Vacation Rentals
866.263.7570
208.263.7570 
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Schweitzer Mountain Resort
800.831.8810
208.263.9555
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877.265.4420
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877.255.7074
208.255.7074
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Bottle Bay Resort and Marina
866.268.8523
Diamond T Guest Ranch
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Sleep’s Cabins
866.302.2122
208.255.2122
Western Pleasure Guest Ranch
888.863.9066
208.263.9066
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Other Lo d gi ng O p ti o n s
Ainsworth Hot Springs (Canada)
Caribou Mountain Lodge
Country Inn
Days Inn
800.329.7466
Eagles Nest Motel (Priest River)
Elkins Resort on Priest Lake
Grandview Lodge & Resort (Priest Lake)
888.806.3033
Haven on Lake Pend Oreille
Huckleberry Tent & Breakfast
Kootenai Valley Motel (Bonners Ferry)
Lakeshore Mountain Properties
Meandering Moose Motel
Meriwether Inn
Midas Inn
North Idaho Boat & Home Vacations
Pend Oreille Shores Resort
S & W Motel
Schweitzer Mountain Bed & Breakfast StoneRidge Golf & Recreational Community
Waterhouse Bed & Breakfast
Wolfgarden’s Bed & Breakfast
250.229.4212
208.255.2333
208.263.3333
208.263.1222
208.448.2000
208.443.2432
208.443.2433
208.610.6966
208.266.0155
208.267.7567
208.255.1446
208.263.5323
208.266.1716
208.264.5287
208.755.0970
208.264.5828
208.263.5979
208.263.7117
208.437.3148
888.329.1767
208.263.8384
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Best Western Edgewater Resort
208.263.3194 / 800.635.2534
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Best Western Kootenai River Inn Spa & Casino
208.267.8511 / 888.875.8259
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KootenaiRiverInn.com
Community Room at Sandpoint Center
208.263.0505
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PanhandleBank.com
Dover Bay Waterfront Resort
208.265.1597
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Grandview Lodge & Resort
208.443.2433 / 888.806.3033
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Hill’s Resort
208.443.2551
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La Quinta Inn
208.263.9581 / 800.282.0660
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Lake Pend Oreille Cruises
208.255.5253 / 888.726.3764
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Lodge at Sandpoint
Ponderay Events Center
Groups & Corporate Retreats
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Lodging
On-Site
Restaurant/ Catering
208.946.3361
208.263.8414
208.255.2426
208.263.0211
208.263.3232
208.263.9191
208.263.1352
208.263.3613
208.448.0680
208.255.7558
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Blue Lake RV
Bonner County Fairgrounds Enchanted Events Ivano’s Ristorante
My Gourmet Chef
Panida Theater Pend Oreille Pasta & Wine Sandpoint City Beaches and Parks Skeyes the Limit
Trinity at City Beach Meeting Room
Weddings, Reunions,
Above left: Sleep’s Cabins offers charming log cabins on Lake Pend Oreille.
Above right: The Lodge at Sandpoint, situated on 600 feet of sandy beach,
features surprisingly affordable suites with old-world charm.
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Sandpoint Business & Events Center
208.263.7770
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Sandpoint Quality Inn
208.263.2111 / 866.519.7683
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Schweitzer Mountain Resort
208.263.9555 ext. 2820
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Silverwood Theme Park
208.683.3400
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Sleep’s Cabins
208.255.2122 / 866.302.2122
Western Pleasure Guest Ranch
208.263.9066 / 888.863.9066
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208.946.3361
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208.263.8414
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Silverwood RV Parkd
208.683.3400
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Travel Americad
208.263.6522
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Island View Resort
208.264.5509
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Pend Oreille RV Park
208.264.5695
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Round Lake State Park
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800.635.2534
208.263.3194
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877.444.6777
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208.683.2425
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208-255-5681
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208.263.5111
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877.444.6777
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208.443.2200
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877.444.6777
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877.444.6777
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877.444.6777
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208.263.5111
Vault toilet, picnic area, tent sites
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Alpine Park
Bayview RV Park
Cozy RV Park
Hi Dee Ho RV Park
Jeb and Margaret’s Trailer Haven
Kelso Lake Resort
Lakeland RV Park
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208.265.4949
208.263.3922
208.264.5406
208.683.2297
208.683.4108
MacDonald’s Hudson Bay Resort
River Delta Resort
River Lake RV Park
Scenic Bay RV and Campground
Trestle Creek RV Park
Willow Bay
1.800.800.2106
208.683.2211
208.266.1335
208.266.1115
208.683.2243
208.264.5894
208.265.8854
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Bottle Bay Resort
Bottle Bay
208.263.5916
Fine Dining
Cabinet Mountain Coffee
Schweitzer Mountain
208.263.9555
Coffee and Baked Goods
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Chimney Rock Grill
Schweitzer Mountain
208.255.3071
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Coldwater Creek Wine Bar
Sandpoint
208.263.6971
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Dover Bay Café and Market
Dover Bay
208.263.5493
Café and Market
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Fifth Avenue Restaurant
Sandpoint
208.263.0596
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208.264.5311
Steak and Seafood
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Sagle
208.265.2000
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Sagle
208.263.9595
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Priest Lake
208.443.2551
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Athol
208.683.3400
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Schweitzer Mountain
208.263.9555
Café
Pucci’s Pub
Schweitzer Mountain
208.255.7508
American
Slates Prime Time Grill
Ponderay
208.263.1381
Burgers, Steak and Pasta
Springs Restaurant & Lounge, The
Bonners Ferry
208.267.8511
Fine Dining
Taps Lounge
Schweitzer Mountain
208.263.9555
Trinity at City Beach
Sandpoint
208.255.7558
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Kids’ Menu
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Sandpoint’s diverse culinary scene has something to suit every taste and budget.
Left to right: Pend d’Oreille Winery, Trinity at City Beach and Chimney Rock Grill at Schweitzer Mountain Resort
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Bangkok Cuisine Thai Restaurant Babs’ Pizzeria
Cedar St. Bridge Café
Connie’s Café & Lounge
Domino’s Pizza
Elkins Resort
Evans Brothers Coffee Roasters
Grandview Resort
Ivano’s Ristorante
Joe’s Philly Cheesesteak & Hoagie
208.265.4149
208.265.7992
208.265.4396
208.255.2227
208.263.6600
208.443.2432
208.265.5553
208.443.2433
208.263.0211
208.263.1444
McDonald’s208.263.5614
MickDuff’s Brewing Co.
208.255.4351
Pend Oreille Pasta & Wine Market
208.263.1352
Pita Pit
208.263.8989
Spuds Rotisserie and Grill
208.265.4311
Stacey’s Country Kitchen
208.265.5095
Subway of Sandpoint and Ponderay
208.255.7525
Tango Café
208.263.9514
Wily Widgeon Café 208.255.7494
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Solas. Pend Oreille Arts Council presents traditional Irish music performance in
the Panida Theater, Feb. 3. ArtinSandpoint.org. 208-263-6139
The Jungle Book. Pend Oreille Arts Council sponsors this Missoula Children’s
Theatre play in the Panida Theater, Feb. 12. ArtinSandpoint.org. 208-263-6139
All The Best. Valentine comedy presented by Sandpoint Onstage at the Little
Panida, Feb. 18-19, 25-26. 208-263-9191
Outrageous Air Show. Aerial acrobatics show with fireworks at Schweitzer,
Feb. 25-26. Schweitzer.com. 208-263-9555
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24 Hours of Schweitzer. 24-hour ski-a-thon raises money for cystinosis research,
April 1-2. 24HoursforHank.org. 208-263-9555
Lula Washington Dance Theatre. Pend Oreille Arts Council brings this 10-member modern dance company from Los Angeles to the Panida Theater April 2.
ArtinSandpoint.org. 208-263-6139
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Every Saturday and Wednesday, May through October: Sandpoint Farmers Market. This open-air market of fresh produce, garden starts, handcrafts, flowers,
food and music runs for the season at Farmin Park. SandpointFarmersMarket.
com. 208-597-3355
Lost in the ’50s. Sandpoint goes retro May 19-22, with a vintage car parade,
concerts, a street dance, car rally and fun run. lostinthe50s.org. 208-265-5678
American Hero Weekend. Silverwood Theme Park, free admission to all military,
police officers and firefighters on Memorial Day Weekend, May 28-30. Silverwood
ThemePark.com. 208-683-3400
Summer Sounds at Park Place. Free concert series with shows every Saturday
from Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day Weekend at Park Place stage,
corner of First and Cedar. ArtinSandpoint.org. 208-263-6139
JUNE
CHaFE 150. Sponsored by Panhandle Alliance for Education, this benefit ride
takes bicyclists on a 147.2-mile route through Idaho and Montana, June 4.
Chafe150.org. 208-263-7040
Summer Sampler. Taste cuisine of Sandpoint’s finest restaurants at Farmin Park
plus enjoy cook-offs and more, June 16. SandpointChamber.org. 800-800-2106
ArtWalk. Opening receptions June 24 for the 25th annual revolving art exhibit
at 20 or so gallery locations downtown through Sept. 9, sponsored by POAC.
ArtinSandpoint.org. 208-263-6139
Schweitzer Summer Celebration. Summer season opener with free chairlift
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rides, family activities and wine tasting, June 25.
Schweitzer.com. 208-263-9555
JULY
Concerts on the Lawn. Pend Oreille Arts Council
sponsors free concert series featuring regional
musicians at Dover Bay Marina, July 3, 10, 17,
24 and 31. ArtinSandpoint.org. 208-263-6139
Independence Day. Parades downtown followed
by stage performances and fireworks at City
Beach July 4. 208-263-4118
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Chamber Orchestra Kremlin. Pend Oreille Arts Council welcomes Russia’s
finest young string players to the Panida Theater March 3. ArtinSandpoint.org.
208-263-6139
The Follies. Annual Angels over Sandpoint production features zany local acts at
the Panida Theater, March 4-5. 208-597-3670
Grom Stomp. Schweitzer hosts a grom-sized slopestyle and boardercross competition March 13 for those ages 6-11. Schweitzer.com. 208-263-9555
Handsome Little Devils. Pend Oreille Arts Council presents group featuring classic
vaudeville comedy and high-skill circus acts in the Panida Theater, March 18.
208-263-6139
Stomp Games. Schweitzer hosts some of the best riders in the region for rail jam,
slopestyle and ridercross contests, March 18-20. Schweitzer.com. 208-263-9555
Tropical Daze. Season-ending fun
festival at Schweitzer Mountain Resort
with games, derbies and live music,
April 9-10. Schweitzer.com.
208-263-9555
Annual Wine Tasting, Dinner and
Auction. The Festival at Sandpoint
hosts annual fundraiser at the Bonner
County Fairgrounds, April 29.
208-265-4554
K&K Fishing Derby. Lake Pend Oreille Idaho Club holds its annual spring fishing
contest, April 23-May 1. lpoic.org. 208-448-1365
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Taste of Sandpoint. Annual event kicks off Sandpoint Winter Carnival at Sandpoint Events Center, where local restaurants offer up samples of food and drink,
Jan. 13. SandpointWinterCarnival.com. 800-800-2106 or 208-263-2161
Sandpoint Winter Carnival. The community celebrates the season with parades,
parties and family events, Jan. 13-17. Sponsored by Downtown Sandpoint
Business Association and Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce. Sandpoint
WinterCarnival.com. 800-800-2106 or 208-255-1876
Hospitality Suite. The Panida Theater hosts play presented by Sandpoint
Onstage, Jan. 14-15 and Jan. 21-22. 208-263-9191
Schweitzer Winter Carnival Celebration. Torchlight parade, fireworks and more
festivities up on the mountain, Jan. 15-17. 208-263-9555
Banff Mountain Film Festival. Award-winning cultural and sports films tour,
Jan. 27-29 at the Panida. 208-263-9191
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Harvestfest. The Sandpoint Farmers Market closes its season Oct. 8 with entertainment, food booths, arts and crafts, and displays at Farmin Park. Sandpoint
Farmers Market.com. 208-597-3355
Warren Miller Ski Film. Annual event sponsored by Alpine Shop at the Panida
Theater. 208-263-5157
Scarywood Haunted Nights. Silverwood Theme Park turns into Scarywood during
the month of October. ScarywoodHaunt.com. 208-683-3400
NOVEM BER
Holly Eve. Holiday fashion show and gala benefit, at the Sandpoint Events
Center, Nov. 19. 208-263-8956
Thanksgiving Fishing Derby. Lake Pend Oreille Idaho Club’s annual fall fishing
contest. lpoic.org. 208-448-1365
Holidays in Sandpoint. Special events start with tree lighting ceremony and caroling Nov. 25 and continues through Jan. 1. Sponsored by Downtown Sandpoint
Business Association. DowntownSandpoint.com. 208-255-1876
DEC EM BER
Santa’s Traditional Schweitzer Visit. Santa hits the slopes and stops off at the
Selkirk Lodge, Dec. 24. Schweitzer.com. 208-263-9555
New Year’s Eve. Come Dec. 31, Schweitzer hosts multiple parties to usher in the
new year. Schweitzer.com. 208-263-9555. In town, the Angels Over Sandpoint
holds its popular New Year’s Eve Bash. 208-597-3670
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Twilight Bike Racing Series. Weekly races and after-event parties at Schweitzer,
Aug. 3, 10, 17 and 24. Schweitzer.com. 208-263-9555
Festival at Sandpoint. 29th annual internationally renowned outdoor concert
series at Memorial Field, Aug. 4-14. FestivalatSandpoint.com. 888-265-4554
Long Bridge Swim. 17th annual 1.76-mile
swim across Lake Pend Oreille, Aug. 6.
LongBridgeSwim.com. 208-265-5412
Schweitzer Huckleberry Festival. Celebrai
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208-263-9555
Spokane-to-Sandpoint Relay Race. Runners make their way from Mount Spokane
to Sandpoint, Aug. 12-13. Spokaneto
Sandpoint.com. 509-346-1440
Artists’ Studio Tour. Ninth annual self-guided driving tour of working studios
over two weekends, Aug. 12-14 and 19-21. ArtTourDrive.org. 800-800-2106
Wings Over Sandpoint Fly-In. Regional pilots fly into Sandpoint Airport, or onto
Lake Pend Oreille for seaplanes, Aug. 13, and hold a breakfast and aircraft
display, sponsored by the Sandpoint EAA Chapter 1441. 208-255-9954
Arts & Crafts Fair. POAC’s annual
juried art exhibit at City Beach with
kids' activities and more, Aug. 13-14.
ArtinSandpoint.org. 208-263-6139
Bonner County Fair and Rodeo.
Rodeo Aug. 19-20 precedes annual
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county fair, Aug. 23-27, at the fairgrounds. 208-263-8414
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Sandpoint Wooden Boat Festival. Downtown events plus classic wooden boat
parade along Sand Creek, July 9-10. Sponsored by the Inland Empire Antique
and Classic Boat Society and Downtown Sandpoint Business Association.
WoodBoatFestival.com. 208-255-1876
Festival at Sandpoint Art Unveiling. Fine art poster unveiling for the festival at
Dover Bay, July 14. 208-265-4554
Mountain Music Festival. Outdoor concerts on the mountain, plus family activities, July 16. Schweitzer.com. 208-263-9555
Crazy Days. Downtown merchants offer big deals July 30 in annual sidewalk
sale. Sponsored by Downtown Sandpoint Business Association. 208-255-1876
Dover Bay Days. Waterfront home tours, boat demos, craftsmen displays, food
booths, music, shopping and outdoor recreation galore. 208-263-5493
SEPTEM BER
Schweitzer Fall Fest. Annual outdoor music festival with discounted
chairlift rides, activities for kids and microbrews at Schweitzer, Sept. 3-4.
Schweitzer.com. 208-263-9555
Silverwood Coaster Classic Car Show, one of the largest classic car shows in
the region Sept. 3-4. SilverwoodThemePark.com. 208-683-3400
Harvest Party. Annual event Sept. 10-11 at Pend d’Oreille Winery with grape
stomping competition, food sampling, wine tasting and live music. POWine.com.
208-265-8545
The Scenic Half. Third annual 5K/10K
and half marathon Sept. 18 around
scenic Sandpoint. TheScenicHalf.com.
208-263-2161
WaCanId Ride. Tour two states and one
province by bicycle on the third annual
340-mile WaCanId Ride, Sept. 20-24,
presented by the International Selkirk
Loop and Rotary International. WaCanId.
com. 888-823-2626
Idaho Draft Horse and Mule International. The Northwest’s largest draft horse
and mule expo, Sept. 22-25 at the Bonner County Fairgrounds. IdahoDraft HorseShow.com. 208-263-8414
Oktoberfest. Traditional autumn celebration Sept. 24, sponsored by Downtown
Sandpoint Business Association. DowntownSandpoint.com. 208-255-1876
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SUMMER ACTI V I TI ES
ACTIVITY
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION AND WEBSITE
Ar t / F i l m Ev e n ts
Festival at Sandpointd
888.265.4554
208.265.4554
World-class entertainment during outdoor concert series under the
stars at Memorial Field. FestivalatSandpoint.com
POAC’s ArtWalk and Arts & Crafts Fair
208.263.6139
POAC is northern Idaho’s home of the arts. ArtinSandpoint.org
Action Water Sportsd
208.255.7100
Wakeboard, waterskiing lessons and personalized lake tours from
First Avenue in downtown Sandpoint. ActionWaterSportsLessons.com
A Day on the Laked
877.890.2444
208.755.4958
Motorboat and Sea Doo rentals on Lake Pend Oreille. Sea Doos accommodate one to three people. ADayontheLake.com
Bottle Bay Resort and Marinad
866.268.8532
208.263.5916
Boat moorage, fuel, boat launch and services for mooring customers.
Kayak, canoe and paddleboat rentals. BottleBayResort.com
Dover Bay Marina & Waterfront Resortd
208.263.5493
Full-service marina, docks and boat launch. DoverBayIdaho.com
Hope Marine Services
208.264.5105
Full-service facility with boat rentals, slips. HopeMarine.com
Lake Pend Oreille Cruisesd
208.255.5253
All aboard the unique Shawnodese. LakePendOreilleCruises.com
Lodge at Sandpointd
208.263.2211
Kayak (and bike) rentals. LodgeatSandpoint.com
North Idaho Boat & Home Vacationsd
208.755.0970
Houseboat and cabin cruiser rentals. SandpointHouseboats.com
Outdoor Experience
208.263.6028
Kayak rentals, outdoor equipment, clothing. OutdoorExperience.us
Sandpoint Boat Rentals
208.263.7570
Daily, weekly rentals on Lake Pend Oreille. SandpointBoats.com
208.597.5020
208.267.3934
Catch the big ones with Captain Chad Landrum on Lake Pend Oreille
and the Clark Fork River. Custom packages. GoFishCharters.org
B oat i n g & L a k e C r u i s e s
F I S HI NG
Go Fish Charters
G ol fi n g
Mirror Lake Golf Course
208.267.5314
9-hole course, driving range in Bonners Ferry.
Priest Lake Golf Coursed
208.443.2525
18-hole championship course in the woods. PriestLakeGolfCourse.com
Ranch Club Golf Course
208.448.1731
9-hole course in Priest River. RanchClubGolfCourse.com
Sandpoint Elks Golf Club
208.263.4321
9-hole golf course next to Lake Pend Oreille. SandpointElksGolfCourse.com
H i k i n g / M o u n ta i n Bi ki n g / C HAIR LIFT R IDES
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Dover Bay Waterfront Resortd
208.265.1597
Nine miles of trails through natural preserves. DoverBayIdaho.com
Schweitzer Mountain Resortd
800.831.8810
208.263.9555
Hiking and mountain biking trails, summer chairlift rides and more.
Schweitzer.com
Farragut State Park
208.683.2425
Over 40 miles of trails to explore. IdahoParks.org
Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness
208.255.2780
Guided hikes in proposed wilderness. ScotchmanPeaks.org
www.VisitSandpoint.com 1.800.800.2106
Silverwood Theme Park features more than 60 rides, shows and attractions,
including three screaming roller coasters, a 1915 steam train, Boulder Beach
Water Park, and ice and magic shows.
Lake Pend Oreille Cruises takes groups and individuals on a variety of
tours, from the Wine Tasting and Eagle Watching cruise to private parties.
Kootenai National Wildlife Refuge
208.267.3888
Foot trails offer views of wildlife habitat. fws.gov/Kootenai
Priest Lake
888.774.3785
Abundance of trails in the Selkirk Mountains. PriestLake.org
Round Lake State Park
208.263.3489
Three trails surround 58-acre lake. IdahoParks.org
Sandpoint Ranger District
208.263.5111
75 trails on over 270 miles of developed routes. fs.fed.us/ipnf
Sandpoint WaterLife Discovery Center
208.769.1414
Interpretive trails along the Pend Oreille River.
Idaho Outdoor Experienced
208.266.1216
Horseback riding and guided tours. IdahoOutdoorExperience.net
Western Pleasure Guest Ranchd
888.863.9066
Trail rides, lessons and more. WesternPleasureRanch.com
Mountain Horse Adventures
208.263.8768
Trail rides on Schweitzer Mountain. MountainHorseAdventures.com
208.290.3257
Backcountry flying tours. Sandpoint.com/seaplane
The International Selkirk Loop
888.823.2626
Scenic drive through Idaho, Washington and Canada. SelkirkLoop.org
Pend Oreille National Scenic Byway
800.800.2106
33-mile drive through postcard-quality scenery. IdahoByways.gov
Boulder Beach Water Park at Silverwoodd
208.683.3400
The Northwest’s largest theme park. SilverwoodThemePark.com
Dover Bay Waterfront Resortd
208.265.1597
Year-round swimming at the fitness center. DoverBayIdaho.com
Riley Creek Recreation Area
208.437.5517
Swimming beach on the Pend Oreille River. Recreation.gov
Sandpoint City Beach
208.263.3613
Public day-use swimming beach. CityofSandpoint.com
Sandpoint West Athletic Club
208.263.6633
Complete fitness facility with lane pool. SandpointWest.com
Springy Point Recreation Area
208.437.5517
Swimming beach on the Pend Oreille River. Recreation.gov
208.683.3400
The Northwest’s largest theme park. SilverwoodThemePark.com
208.437.3133
Guided tours of the powerhouse. nws.usace.army.mil
Horse ba c k R i d i n g
Sea p l a ne T o u r s
Sandpoint Seaplane Serviced
Scenic Drive s
Swimmi ng
Them e & Wat e r Pa r k s
Silverwood Theme Parkd
Tou r s
Albeni Falls Dam Tour
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W i nt er ACTIV I TI ES
Ice F i s hing & S kati n g
Round Lake State Park
208.263.3489
Staff-maintained skating on the lake. IdahoParks.org
Sandpoint City Beach
208.263.3613
Staff-maintained skating downtown. CityofSandpoint.com
Skii ng/ N o r d ic S k iin g / s n ow b o a r di n g /Sn owshoein g/Tub in g/Terrain Park
Schweitzer Mountain Resortd
800.831.8810
208.263.9555
Downhill and Nordic skiing, snowboarding, tubing and snowshoeing
on 2,900 acres. Schweitzer.com
Farragut State Park
208.683.2425
7.5 miles of groomed ski trails. IdahoParks.org
Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness
208.255.2780
88,000-acre Scotchman Peaks Wilderness. ScotchmanPeaks.org
Priest Lake Nordic Center
208.443.2525
Groomed Nordic trail system. PriestLakeGolfCourse.com
888.863.9066
208.263.9066
Nostalgic, horse-drawn rides on a scenic 2-mile loop at a ranch rich
with history. WesternPleasureRanch.com
208.266.1600
Full-service snowmobile rentals. BPSRentals.com
Slei gh R i d e s
Western Pleasure Guest Ranchd
Sn owmobi li ng
Britt’s Power Sports Rentals
Disclaimer: All activities dependent on weather conditions.
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Big Leap Creative – Public Relations 208.255.2775
Sandpoint Magazine/SandpointOnline.com
208.263.3573
Bonner County Daily Bee
208.263.9534
Sandpoint Property Management, Inc. 208.263.9233
Century 21 Riverstone
208.255.2244
Discovery Maps and Guides
877.820.7822
Evergreen Realty
800.829.6370
Tomlinson Sandpoint Sotheby’s International Realty
800.282.6880
Friends of Tourism are all Visit Sandpoint members and help support this
publication.
Family Health Center
208.263.1435
Hendricks Architecture
208.265.4001
www.VisitSandpoint.com 1.800.800.2106
The Sandpoint, Idaho Visitor Guide is a publication of the Greater Sandpoint Chamber of
Commerce and Downtown Sandpoint, produced by Keokee, keokee.com
Cover photo by Woods Wheatcroft. Photos courtesy of Greater Sandpoint Chamber
of Commerce members, Doug Marshall, Ryan McGinty, Carrie Scozzaro and Woods
Wheatcroft.
YEA R- ROUND ACTIV I TI ES
Win e rie s / Bre w e ri e s / Tasti n g R o o ms
Coldwater Creek Wine Bard
208.263.6971
Emphasis on Northwest wines. Light food fare. ColdwaterCreek.com
Laughing Dog Brewingd
208.263.9222
Tap room open Monday through Saturday. LaughingDogBrewing.com
MickDuff’s Brewing Company
208.255.4351
Small-craft downtown brewpub. MickDuffs.com
Pend d’Oreille Wineryd
208.265.8545
Locally produced wines, tasting room open daily. POWine.com
Your Complete Wine Shoppe
208.263.2444
Certified winery, make your own beer and wine supplies.
Bird Aviation Museum & Invention Center
208.255.4321
Honoring America’s inventors and aviators. BirdAviationMuseum.com
Bonner County Historical Museum
208.263.2344
Showcasing history and development of Bonner County.
Farragut Naval Training Center Museum
208.683.2425
History of Idaho’s naval research base. ParksandRecreation.idaho.gov
Bonner Mall
208.263.4272
Indoor mall features several national-brand retailers.
Cedar Street Bridge Public Marketplace
208.263.9233
Charming collection of shops. CedarStreetBridge.com
Museums
Above left: Awardwinning Pend
d’Oreille Winery
features tours, wine
tasting, a gift shop
and live music.
Above right: The
Sandpoint Business and Events
Center hosts frequent
special events.
Sh opp i ng
Coldwater Creekd
208.263.2265
Retailer’s flagship store in Sandpoint. ColdwaterCreek.com
Downtown Sandpoint Business Association
208.255.1876
Pedestrian-friendly assortment of shops. DowntownSandpoint.com
Litehouse Bleu Cheese Factory/Gifts
208.263.2030
Largest selection of huckleberry products, salad dressings/cheeses
and gifts. Litehousefoods.com
Sandpoint Shopping District
208.265.7900
Shop and experience the charm of downtown Sandpoint.
Schweitzer Villaged
800.831.8810
208.263.9555
Fine snowsports gear, lifestyle mountain apparel, accessories and all
sorts of cool gifts. Schweitzer.com
888.263.5616
208.263.5616
Luxury spa in downtown Sandpoint featuring the latest in massage,
facial, nail and therapeutic techniques. SpaAtSeasons.com
208.263.6205
Extensive menu of skin treatments.
Spas
The Spa at Seasonsd
Su Geé Skin Care
Theat E R
Bonner Mall Cinemas
208.263.7147
Six-theater facility features first-run movies. Reel.net
Panida Theater and Little Theater
208.263.9191
Historic theater in the heart of Sandpoint. Panida.org
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Drive Time s
Butte, MT
Coeur d’Alene
Creston, B.C.
Glacier Park
Kalispell, MT Lewiston, ID Missoula, MT
4.75 hours
1 hour
1 hour
4.5 hours
2 hours
3 hours
3.5 hours
Nelson, B.C.
Portland, OR
Priest Lake, ID Tri-cities, WA Seattle, WA
Silverwood
Spokane, WA
Walla Walla, WA
Sandpoint is only 90 minutes from Spokane, Wash., and easily accessible by air,
rail or car.
AIR: Sandpoint Airport accommodates private planes. airnav.com/airport/SZT
(208.263.9102). The Spokane International Airport is 86 miles southwest on
Interstate 90. For airport shuttle service call White Tail at 208.448.0848.
RAIL: Amtrak Empire Builder stops in downtown Sandpoint, with connections
west to Seattle and Portland and east to Minneapolis and Chicago. Amtrak.com
CAR: At the crossroads of Highways 95, 2 and 200 with easy access from
Washington, Montana and Canada. I-90 passes 45 miles south of Sandpoint.
Take Highway 95 north from Coeur d’Alene. Rentals are available in Sandpoint:
Taylor Parker, 800.866.2138 or 208.263.2138; Thrifty Car Rental, 800.367.2277
or 208.255.7909; and SilverWing Flight Services, 208.263.9102.
2.5 hours
7 hours
1 hour
3.75 hours
7 hours
0.5 hour
1.5 hours
4 hours
TRANSPOR TATION
Multicommunity bus transportation is new this year and services the Greater Sandpoint area; call the chamber for more
information, 208.263.2161.
White Tail Transportation shuttle to and from the Spokane
Airport services the Greater Sandpoint Area. 208.448.0848
North Idaho Community Express (NICE) bus services Sandpoint, Kootenai, Ponderay, Sagle and Dover. 208.263.7287
Air Idaho Charters providing on-demand flights to the Lower
48 states. 208.304.0883
For additional inFOrmation
on Idaho call 1-800-visit-ID
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‘The cool northwest’s
hot property’
–Outside magazine