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SANDPOINT
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 Transportation at
208.448.0848. Air Idaho Charters provides on-demand flights to the Lower 48
states. airidaho charters.com (208.304.0883).
IDAHO
Dr i v e T i m e s
Calgary, AB
Creston, B.C.
Glacier Park
Missoula, Mt
Nelson, B.C.
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Portland, OR
Priest Lake, ID Seattle, WA
Spokane, WA
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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 & Sons Chevrolet, 866.613.9199 or 208.263.2138; Thrifty Car Rental,
800.367.2277 or 208.255.7909; and SilverWing Hertz, 208.263.9102.
Sandpoint Acclaim
‘America’s Prettiest Winter Town.’
What a Beautiful Pace
Sandpoint, Idaho
–Travel + Leisure
‘Vibrant downtown and one of the
prettiest lake beaches in the West.’
–Country Living Magazine
‘An idyllic adventure haven.’
–National Geographic Adventure
‘A Norman Rockwell-Meets-Ansel
Adams Classic.’
–USA Today
V IS ITO R G U ID E
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roclaimed “The Most Beautiful Small Town in America” by
Rand McNally and USA Today, Sandpoint is often extolled
for its idyllic setting along the shores of gorgeous Lake
Pend Oreille amidst majestic mountains. But all of that is secondary to
Lake Fun
Sandpoint’s friendly, genuine, hometown feel. You could say we have good energy.
Sandpoint’s four-season scenic beauty is simply unforgettable, and its big-city arts
scene, including the Festival at Sandpoint, keeps folks entertained when they’re not enjoying the great outdoors.
Hit the powdery slopes of nearby Schweitzer Mountain Resort, touted as one of “10 Best Mountains You’ve
Never Skied” by Ski Magazine and the “Top Ski Town” by Rand McNally. Then meet up with friends at a
downtown hotspot before taking in a performance or cultural film at the Panida Theater ... all in the same day!
Take a relaxing driving tour on scenic byways or soak in the views from abundant hiking and biking trails
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near the lake or up in the mountains. The town’s renowned train
funnel thrills railfans, while remnants of colossal Ice Age floods awe
geology fans. City Beach, located in the heart of Sandpoint on Lake
Pend Oreille, delights sun worshipers. Plus, birders and wildlife
lovers find numerous venues to observe nature in action.
Wine and beer aficionados have something to cheer about
at Sandpoint’s award-winning breweries and winery; plus, an
impressive selection of gourmet-fare restaurants make even the most
discerning palate rejoice.
Find your stride in Sandpoint. There’s a pace – and place – for
everyone!
SANDPOINT, Idaho, founded 1901
Trinity at City Beach
Waterfront
Spa/Sauna
Pool
Restaurant/Bar
Free Breakfast
Kitchenettes
Suites/Family Units
RV Park/Spaces
Pets
Fitness Facilities
Meeting Space
Pricing
Lodging
800.635.2534 208.263.3194
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K2innSandpoint.com
Hotels-West.com
Lodging
Toll Free
Local Phone
Motels, Hotels and Lodges
Best Western Edgewater Resort
Days Inn
Guesthouse Lodge-Sandpoint
Holiday Inn Express & Suites
Howard Johnson Inn
K2 Inn
La Quinta Inn & Suites
Lodge at Sandpoint
Sandpoint Quality Inn
800.214.8378
888.465.4329
800.466.4656
800.282.0660
208.263.1222
208.263.2210
208.255.4500
208.263.5383
208.265.5896
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RESORTS, CONDOS AND VACATION RENTALS
26 Harbor View Luxury Home
A Day On The Lake Vacation Rentals
888.366.4378 949.887.8814
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Archer Vacation Condos
Bottle Bay Resort & Marina
877.982.2954 509.382.2954
877.487.4643 208.265.0951
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Dover Bay Waterfront Resort
208.263.5493
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From the Heart Ranch
Hill’s Resort
Sandpoint Vacation Rentals
Schweitzer Mountain Resort
208.265.2788
208.443.2551
866.263.7570 208.263.7570
800.831.8810 208.263.9555
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HillsResort.com
SandpointVacations.com
Schweitzer.com
Cabins, Gu est Ranches and Bed & Breakfasts
Diamond T Guest Ranch
208.266.0490
Huckleberry Tent & Breakfast
208.266.0155
Log Spirit Bed & Breakfast
208.683.4722
North Idaho Bed & Breakfast
800.335.1232 208.667.1232
Sleep’s Cabins
866.302.2122 208.255.2122
Sweet Magnolia Bed & Breakfast
208.263.2425
Western Pleasure Guest Ranch/B&B 888.863.9066 208.263.9066
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Lodge at Sandpoint
Ot her Ev en t & C at er in g o pt ion s
Bonner County Fairgrounds Blue Lake RV Enchanted Events Jupiter Jane Traveling Café
Mike & Alexa Food Cart
Panida Theater Ponderay Events Center Sandpoint City Beaches & Parks Seven Sisters Catering
Best Western Edgewater Resort
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Meeting Room
Weddings, Reunions, Groups
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Even t Fa ci li t ie s
Sleep's Cabins
208.263.8414
208.946.3361
208.255.2426
408.759.2033
208.265.1963
208.263.9191
208.263.0271
208.263.3613
208.720.4685
250.229.4212
208.255.2333
208.448.2000
208.443.2432
208.443.2433
208.610.6966
208.267.7567
208.255.1446
208.263.5323
208.266.1716
208.264.5828
208.263.5979
208.263.7117
208.265.4420
208.263.3333
208.263.0828
208.263.8384
On-Site
Restaurant/ Catering
Ainsworth Hot Springs (B.C., Canada) 800.668.1171
Caribou Mountain Lodge
Eagles Nest Motel (Priest River)
Elkins Resort on Priest Lake
Grandview Resort (Priest Lake)
888.806.3033
Haven on Lake Pend Oreille
Kootenai Valley Motel (Bonners Ferry)
Lakeshore Mountain Properties
Meandering Moose Motel
Meriwether Inn (Clark Fork)
Pend Oreille Shores Resort
S & W Motel
Schweitzer Mountain Bed & Breakfast
Seasons at Sandpoint
877.265.4420
The Country Inn
Waterhouse Bed & Breakfast
Wolfgarden’s Bed & Breakfast
WEBSITE
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Best Western Kootenai River Inn Spa & Casino 208.267.8511 / 888.875.8259 
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Community Room at Sandpoint Center
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Dover Bay Resort
208.265.1597
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Hill’s Resort
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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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Little Diamond KOA Granite Lodge
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Lodge at Sandpoint
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Sandpoint Business & Events Center
208.263.7770
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Schweitzer Mountain Resort
208.263.9555 ext. 2820
Sleep’s Cabins
208.255.2122 / 866.302.2122
Western Pleasure Guest Ranch / B&B
208.263.9066 / 888.863.9066
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Green Line Bus Stops
and the stops are marked with the SPOT bus sign. During ski season catch a connector
Blue Line Bus Stops
to the Schweitzer shuttle. SeeSpotRoll.com. 208.597.7606
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U.S. Forest Service/State Park Campgrounds
Hwy 2 0 0 E a s t/ H o p e /C l ar k Fo r k
877.444.6777
Sam Owen Campground
Whiskey Rock Campground (no fee) 208.263.5111
Hwy 9 5 S o u th / S a g le /At h o l /B ay v ie w
208.683.2425 Elec
Farragut State Park
Green Bay Campground (no fee) 208.263.5111
208.263.3489 Elec
Round Lake State Park
877.444.6777
Springy Point Rec. Area
Hwy 2 We s t/ L a c le de /P r ie s t R iv e r /P r ie s t
Albeni Cove Recreation Area 208.437.3133
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Priest Lake State Park
Priest River Recreation Area 877.444.6777
Riley Creek Recreation Area 877.444.6777 
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BlueLakeRVResort.com, kayaks
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Sandpoint.com/go/IslandView
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Blue Lake RV Resort
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Hw y 2 0 0 E a s t/ Hope /C l a r k Fo r k
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Huckleberry Tent & Breakfast 208.266.0155
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Mini-Mart
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Pend Oreille RV Park
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Garfield Bay Campground
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Hw y 2 W e s t/ L a c le de/P r ie s t R iv e r /P r ies t L ak e /N ewport, WA
800.562.4788 LTD
Little Diamond KOA
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Boat access
Hook-ups
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Vault toilet, picnic area, tent sites
IdahoParks.org, open year-round
Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov
IdahoParks.org, cabins
Playground, bike campsites
Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov
OTHER CAMPING a n d RV OPTI ON S
Hw y 9 5 No r th / S a n d poin t /N a p l es
Hi Dee Ho RV Park
208.263.3922
Hw y 2 0 0 E a s t/ Hope /C l ar k Fo r k
Jeb and Margaret’s Trailer Haven
208.264.5406
River Delta Resort
208.266.1335
River Lake RV Park
208.266.1115
Trestle Creek RV Park
208.264.5894
Hw y 9 5 Sou th / S a g l e/At h o l /B ay v ie w
Alpine Park
208.265.0179
Cozy RV Park
208.265.4949
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Kelso Lake Resort
208.683.2297
Lakeland RV Park
208.683.4108
MacDonald’s Hudson Bay Resort
208.683.2211
Mirror Lake 509.710.0889
Scenic Bay RV and Campground
208.683.2243
The Country Inn
208.263.3333
Hwy 2 West/Laclede/Priest River/Priest Lake/Newport,WA
Inn at Priest Lake
208.443.2447
Nordman Store RV Park
208.443.2538
Bistro Rouge Café (Pend d’Oreille Winery)
Sandpoint
208.265.8545
Light Tapas
Bottle Bay Resort (Seasonal)
Bottle Bay
208.265.0951
Casual
Cabinet Mountain Coffee
Schweitzer Mountain
208.263.9555
Chimney Rock Grill
Schweitzer Mountain
208.255.3071
Dish at Dover Bay Café
Dover Bay
Eichardt’s Pub, Grill & Coffee House
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Café and Market
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208.263.4005
Pub and Grill
Fifth Avenue Restaurant
Sandpoint
208.263.0596
American
Floating Restaurant on Lake Pend Oreille
Hope
208.264.5311
Forty-One South Rest. & Shoga Sushi Bar Sagle
Garfield Shores Resort & Marina Club
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Schweitzer Mountain
208.263.9555
Wine, Specialty Market
Hill’s Resort
Priest Lake
208.443.2551
Steak and Seafood
Lakeview Café
Schweitzer Mountain
208.263.9555
Mexican, Cafeteria Style
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Sandpoint
208.255.4351
Pub Food with Flair
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Mojo Coyote Café
Schweitzer Mountain
208.263.9555
Café
Pucci’s Pub
Schweitzer Mountain
208.255.7508
American
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Schweitzer Mountain
208.263.9555
Pizza
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Bonners Ferry
208.267.8511
Fine Dining
Taps Lounge
Schweitzer Mountain
208.263.9555
American
Trinity at City Beach
Sandpoint
208.255.7558
Steak and Seafood
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Bangkok Cuisine Thai Restaurant 208.265.4149
Babs’ Pizzeria
208.265.7992
Café 95
208.255.1355
Cedar Street Bistro
208.265.4396
Connie’s Café & Lounge
208.255.2227
Domino’s Pizza
208.263.6600
Elkins Resort
208.443.2432
Ivano’s Ristorante
208.263.0211
Joe’s Philly Cheesesteak & Hoagie
208.263.1444
McDonald’s208.263.5614
Pend Oreille Pasta & Wine Market
208.263.1352
Spuds Waterfront Grill
208.265.4311
Stacey’s Country Kitchen208.265.5095
Sweet Lou’s (Seasonal, Hope)
208.264.5999
Sweet Lou’s (Ponderay)
208.263.1381
Tango Café 208.263.9514
The Little Olive Restaurant & Big Tuna Sushi Bar
208.597.7499
The Loading Dock 208.265.8080
The Pita Pit
208.263.8989
The Readery
208.597.7866
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Events 2013
Jan uary
APR IL
Banff Mountain Film Festival. Award-winning films world tour, Jan. 24-26 at the
Panida. Mountain-Fever.com. 208-263-9191
Tropical Daze. Season-ending fun festival at Schweitzer Mountain Resort with
games, derbies and live music, April 6-7. Schweitzer.com. 208-263-9555
Colin Hay. Too Far North Productions and KPND present Men at Work’s front man
in concert at the Panida, April 13. 208-263-9191
Annual Wine Tasting, Dinner and Auction. The Festival at Sandpoint hosts
gala at the Bonner County Fairgrounds, April 26. 208-265-4554
K&K Fishing Derby. Lake Pend Oreille Idaho Club holds its annual spring fishing
contest, April 27 to May 5. Kicks off with a fundraising auction at the Elks
Lodge, April 26. lpoic.org. 509-928-9245
FEBRUARY
International Guitar Night. Pend Oreille Arts Council presents four masters in
an acoustic performance at the Panida Theater, Feb. 7. ArtinSandpoint.org.
208-263-6139
Mousetrap. Sandpoint Onstage presents Agatha Christie murder mystery in the
Little Theater, Feb. 8, 9, 15, 16, 22 and 23. SandpointOnstage.com 208-263-9191
Sandpoint Winter Carnival. The community celebrates the season with
contests, concerts, parties and family events, Feb. 15-24. Presented
by Downtown Sandpoint Business Association, Greater Sandpoint
Chamber of Commerce and Schweitzer. SandpointWinterCarnival.com.
800-800-2106 or 208-255-1876
Sandpoint Ski Joring. 1 horse,
1 rope, 1 skier and a course
of jumps and gates at high
speeds at the Bonner County
Fairgrounds, Feb. 16-17.
Sponsored by Greater Sandpoint
Chamber of Commerce.
SandpointSkiJoring.com.
Sandpoint Ski Joring
208-263-2161
Taste of Sandpoint. Annual event at Sandpoint Events Center
where local restaurants offer up samples of fine food and drinks,
Feb. 21. Sponsored by Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce.
SandpointChamber.com. 208-263-2161
MARCH
Tortoise and the Hare. Pend Oreille Arts Council sponsors Missoula Children’s
Theatre play in the Panida Theater, March 3. ArtinSandpoint.org. 208-263-6139
Laurie Rubin. Pend Oreille Arts Council presents a mezzo-soprano opera singer
who delivers a powerful performance of song and heartfelt memoir at the Panida
Theater, March 7. 208-263-6139
Student Art Show. Pend Oreille Arts Council hosts annual art show with reception
at the Power House, March 8. ArtinSandpoint.org. 208-263-6139
The Follies. Annual Angels Over Sandpoint production features zany local acts at
the Panida Theater, March 8-9. 208-597-3670
Grom Stomp. Schweitzer hosts a grom-sized slopestyle and boardercross
competition for those aged 6-11, March 10. Schweitzer.com. 208-263-9555
On Ensemble. Pend Oreille Arts Council presents a Japanese drumming
performance at the Panida Theater, March 13. 208-263-6139
Stomp Games. Schweitzer hosts some of the best riders in the region for rail jam,
slopestyle and ridercross contests, March 15-16. Schweitzer.com. 208-263-9555
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MAY
Every Saturday, May 4 to Sept. 7: Summer Sounds. Free concert series at Arlo’s
stage on First Avenue. DowntownSandpoint.com. 208-255-1876
Every Saturday and Wednesday, May 4 to Oct. 12: Farmers Market at
Sandpoint. This open-air market of fresh produce, garden starts, handcrafts,
flowers, food and music runs for the season at Farmin Park and Oak Street.
SandpointFarmersMarket.com. 208-597-3355
Lost in the ’50s. Sandpoint goes retro May 16-19, with a vintage car parade,
concerts, a street dance, car rally and fun run. lostinthe50s.org. 208-265-5678
JUNE
ArtWalk. Opening receptions June 21
for the 26th annual revolving art exhibit
at 20 or so gallery locations downtown
through Sept. 6, sponsored by POAC.
ArtinSandpoint.org. 208-263-6139
Battle of the Bulls. Annual bull riding and
barrel racing contest June 26 at the Bonner
County Fairgrounds. 208-263-8414
Summer Sampler. Taste cuisine of
Summer Sampler
Sandpoint’s finest restaurants at
Farmin Park plus enjoy cook-offs and more, June 27. Sponsored by
Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce. SandpointChamber.org.
800-800-2106
The Wizard of Oz. Sandpoint Onstage
presents a favorite classic, June 28-29
and July 5, 6, 12 and 13 at the Panida.
SandpointOnstage.com 208-263-9191
Schweitzer Summer Celebration. Summer
season opener with free chairlift rides,
family activities and wine tasting, June 30.
Schweitzer.com. 208-263-9555
JULY
Independence Day. Parades downtown
Fourth Of July Parade
followed by stage performances
and fireworks at City Beach, July
4. 208-263-4118
Festival at Sandpoint Art
Unveiling. Fine art poster
unveiling at Dover Bay, July 11.
208-265-4554
Classic Boat Festival. Downtown
Classic Boat Festival
events plus classic boat parade
along Sand Creek, July 12-14. WoodBoatFestival.com. 208-255-1876
CHAFE 150. Sponsored by Sandpoint Rotary Club, this benefit ride takes
bicyclists on a 150-mile route through Idaho and Montana, July 20. Leg 1 of
TriSandpoint competition. Chafe150.org.
Mountain Music Festival and Schweitzer Trail Run. Outdoor concerts on the
mountain, plus family activities and competitive trail run, July 20. Schweitzer.
com. 208-263-9555
Crazy Days. Downtown merchants offer big deals July 27 in annual sidewalk
sale. DowntownSandpoint.com. 208-255-1876
AU GUST
Festival at Sandpoint. 31st annual
internationally renowned outdoor
concert series at Memorial Field,
Aug. 1-11. FestivalatSandpoint.com.
888-265-4554
Long Bridge Swim. 19th annual
1.76-mile swim across Lake Pend
Oreille, Aug. 3. Leg 2 of TriSandpoint
competition. LongBridgeSwim.com.
208-265-5412
Schweitzer Huckleberry Festival.
Celebration in honor of the native
huckleberry at Schweitzer, Aug. 4.
Festival at Sandpoint
Schweitzer.com. 208-263-9555
Artists’ Studio Tour. Tenth annual self-guided driving tour of working studios
over two weekends, Aug. 10-11 and 17-18. ArtTourDrive.org. 800-800-2106
Wings Over Sandpoint Fly-In. Sandpoint EAA Chapter 1441 hosts breakfast and
invites regional pilots to fly into Sandpoint Airport and
display classic, experimental and float planes, Aug. 10.
208-255-9954
Arts & Crafts Fair. POAC’s annual juried art exhibit at
City Beach with kids’ activities and more, Aug. 10-11.
ArtinSandpoint.org. 208-263-6139
Spokane to Sandpoint Relay. Team running event,
185 miles from Mt. Spokane to City Beach, Aug. 16-17.
SpokaneToSandpoint.com. 541-350-4635
Bonner County Fair and Rodeo. Rodeo Aug. 16-17
precedes annual county fair, Aug. 20-24, that concludes
with the Demolition Derby at the fairgrounds. 208-263-8414
Schweitzer Fall Fest. Annual outdoor music festival at Schweitzer, Aug. 31Sept. 2. Schweitzer.com. 208-263-9555
SEPTEM B ER
Harvest Party. Annual event Sept. 6-8 at Pend d’Oreille Winery with familyfriendly activities, food sampling, wine tasting and live music. POWine.com.
208-265-8545
The Scenic Half. Fifth
annual! 5K/10K and
half marathon around
scenic Sandpoint, Sept.
15. Sponsored by Greater
Sandpoint Chamber of
Commerce. Final leg of
TriSandpoint competition.
TheScenicHalf.com. 208263-2161
The Scenic Half
The Scenic Half
WaCanId Ride. Six-day
bicycle tour, 344 miles around
the Selkirk Mountains, Sept. 16-21, 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. 19-22 at the Bonner County Fairgrounds.
IdahoDraftHorseShow.com. 208-263-8414
OCTO B ER
Harvestfest. Farmers Market at Sandpoint closes its season Oct. 12 with
entertainment, food booths, arts and crafts, and displays at Farmin Park and
Oak. SandpointFarmersMarket.com. 208-597-3355
Warren Miller Ski Film. Annual event sponsored by Alpine Shop at the Panida
Theater, Oct. 19. 208-263-5157
NOVEM B ER
Thanksgiving Fishing Derby. Lake Pend Oreille Idaho Club’s annual fall fishing
contest, Nov. 23-27 and 29-Dec. 1. lpoic.org. 509-928-9245
Holidays in Sandpoint. Special events start with tree lighting ceremony and
caroling Nov. 29 and continues through Jan. 1.
DowntownSandpoint.com. 208-255-1876
DECEMB ER
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
Bonner County Fair
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SUMMER
ACTIVITY
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION AND WEBSITE
A rt / F i l m E v e n ts
Festival at Sandpoint
208.265.4554 World-class outdoor concert series. FestivalatSandpoint.com
POAC’s ArtWalk and Arts & Crafts Fair 208.263.6139 POAC is northern Idaho’s home of the arts. ArtinSandpoint.org
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Farmers ma
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B o at i n g / Lake C ru i s e s/Wak eboar din g/Kayak /C an oe/
W h i tewat e r Raf t i n g / Per son al Wat er cr af t /Ma r in as
Action Water Sports
208.255.7100 Lessons and tours. ActionWaterSportsLessons.com
A Day On The Lake
208.687.1450 Boat, Sea Doo, SUP and personal watercraft rentals. ADayontheLake.com
Bottle Bay Resort and Marina
208.265.0951 Gas, moorage, kayak, canoe and paddleboat rentals. BottleBayResort.com
Dover Bay Marina & Resort
208.263.5493 Full-service marina. Kayak and canoe rentals. DoverBayIdaho.com
Garfield Bay Kayak Rentals
208.263.9429 Marina, kayak and SUP rentals by the hour, half day and full day
Lake Pend Oreille Cruises
208.255.5253 Group and private tours available. LakePendOreilleCruises.com
Lodge at Sandpoint
208.263.2211 Canoe and kayak rentals. LodgeAtSandpoint.com
Sandpoint Marine & Motorsports
208.263.1535 Boat and other watercraft rentals. SandpointMarineAndMotorsports.com
Sandpoint & Holiday Shores Marinas 208.263.3083 Marina, marine gas, boat slips. SandpointWaterfront.com
3 Heart Outfitters
208.267.5858 May-June whitewater rafting. 3heartoutfitters.net
Wheels & Waves
208.946.9676 Boats, jet ski and more with delivery. SandpointRecreationalRentals.com
F ISHING
Go Fish Charters
208.597.5020 On Lake Pend Oreille and the Clark Fork River. GoFishCharters.org
3 Heart Outfitters
208.267.5858 Guided fishing. 3heartoutfitters.net
Golfing
sort
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Dover Bay Ma
Mirror Lake Golf Course
208.267.5314 9-hole course in Bonners Ferry.
Priest Lake Golf Course
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 community golf course, restaurant. SandpointElksGolfCourse.com
The Idaho Club
208.265.8600 18-hole Jack Nicklaus Signature Course. TheIdahoClub.com
H i ki n g / M o u n ta i n B i ki n g/C hair lift Rides/Zip lin in g/ATV/B ik e Ren tals
Action Wa
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Dover Bay Waterfront Resort
208.263.5493 Nine miles of trails through natural preserves. DoverBayIdaho.com
Farragut State Park
208.683.2425 More than 40 miles of trails to explore. IdahoParks.org
Kootenai National Wildlife Refuge
208.267.3888 Foot trails offer views of wildlife habitat. fws.gov/Kootenai
Priest Lake
208.443.2512 Abundance of trails in the Selkirk Mountains. PriestLake.org
com 1.800.800.2106
's zip line
Schweitzer
Lake Pend Oreille Cruises
Pend d'O
reille
Winery
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
Schweitzer Mountain Resort
208.255.3081 Zip line, hiking, mountain biking and more. Schweitzer.com
WaterLife Discovery Center
208.769.1414 Interpretive trails along the Pend Oreille River
Wheels & Waves
208.946.9676 ATV and dirt bike rentals. SandpointRecreationalRentals.com
H o r s e ba c k R i di n g
Mountain Horse Adventures
208.263.8768 Trail rides on Schweitzer Mountain. MountainHorseAdventures.com
Western Pleasure Guest Ranch
208.263.9066 Trail rides, lessons and more. WesternPleasureRanch.com
S e a p l a ne T o u rs
Sandpoint Seaplane Service
208.290.3257 Backcountry flying tours. Sandpoint.com/seaplane
S ce ni c D r i v e s
International Selkirk Loop
888.823.2626 Scenic drive through Idaho, Washington and Canada. SelkirkLoop.org
Pend Oreille National Scenic Byway
208.267.0822 33-mile drive through postcard-quality scenery. IdahoByways.gov
S w i mmi n g
Sandpoint West Athletic Club
208.263.6633 Complete fitness facility with indoor lane pool. SandpointWest.com
Tours
Action Water Sports
208.255.7100 Private tours with chartered captains. ActionWaterSportsLessons.com
Albeni Falls Dam Tour
208.437.3133 Guided tours of the powerhouse. nws.usace.army.mil
Lake Pend Oreille Cruises
208.255.5253 Public and private tours. LakePendOreilleCruises.com
Laughing Dog Brewing
Pend d’Oreille Winery
208.263.9222 Tour award-winning brewery. LaughingDogBrewing.com
208.265.8545 Tours and tastings of award-winning wines. POWine.com
WaterLife Discovery Center
208.769.1414 Self-guided tour on the Pend Oreille River
Wolf People
208.263.1100 Tours at the store on Hwy 95 in Cocolalla and at the compound
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W in t er A CTIVITIES
Disclaimer: All activities dependent on weather conditions during shoulder seasons.
Ice Fis h i ng & S k at i n g
Round Lake State Park
208.263.3489 Staff-maintained skating on the lake. IdahoParks.org
Sandpoint City Beach/Sand Creek
208.263.3613 Staff-maintained skating downtown. CityofSandpoint.com
Skii n g / N o r d i c S k ii n g / s n ow b o a rdi n g / S nowshoein g/Tub in g/Ter r ain Par k
Farragut State Park
208.683.2425 7.5 miles of groomed ski trails. IdahoParks.org
Priest Lake Nordic Center
208.443.3191 Groomed Nordic trail system. PriestLakeGolfCourse.com
Schweitzer Mountain Resort
208.263.9555 Skiing and snowboarding, tubing, zip line and snowshoeing. Schweitzer.com
Western Pleasure Guest Ranch
208.263.9066 Cross-country skiing and showshoeing on groomed trails. WesternPleasureRanch.com
Sleigh Rid e s
Western Pleasure Guest Ranch
208.263.9066 Nostalgic, horse-drawn rides. WesternPleasureRanch.com
Sn owmo bi li ng
Wheels & Waves
208.946.9676 Snowmobile rentals. SandpointRecreationalRentals.com
YEA R-ROUND ACTIVITIES
Health Clu bs
Curves of Sandpoint
Exercise Institute
Sandpoint West Athletic Club
Sandpoint Rock Gym
208.255.1661 Women’s exercise, diet and coaching in Ponderay. curves.com
208.263.7251 1-on-1 training inside 360 Fitness in Sandpoint. exerciseinstitute.com
208.263.6633 Quality, multipurpose fitness facility. SandpointWest.com
Community-run bouldering gym. SandpointRockGym.com
Museu m s
Bird Aviation Museum & Invention Center
Bonner County Historical Museum
Museum at the Brig
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www.VisitSandpoint.com 208.255.4321 Honoring America’s inventors and aviators. BirdAviationMuseum.com
208.263.2344 Showcasing history and development of Bonner County.
208.683.2425 History of World War II’s Farragut Naval Training Station. IdahoParks.org
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Shop p i ng/ M all/ St o re s / T hr i f t S ho p s
Bizarre Bazaar Upscale Resale
Bonner Mall
Coldwater Creek
Downtown Sandpoint Business Association
Goodwill Industries Thrift Store
208.263.3400
208.263.4272
208.263.2265
208.255.1876
208.265.1980
502 Church St. Clothing, accessories, linens, kitchenware, decorative items, jewelry.
300 Bonner Mall Way, Ponderay. Major retailers and variety shopping. BonnerMall.com
311 N. First Ave. Retailer’s flagship store in Sandpoint. ColdwaterCreek.com
231 N. Third Ave. Pedestrian-friendly assortment of shops. DowntownSandpoint.com
204 Larkspur St., Ponderay. Gently used and new items at bargain prices. goodwill.org
Litehouse Bleu Cheese Factory/Gifts
208.263.2030 125 S. Second Ave. Huckleberry products, dressings, cheese, gifts. LitehouseFoods.com
Panhandle Animal Shelter Thrift Shoppe
Sanctuary Seconds
Sandpoint Shopping District
Schweitzer Village
208.265.7297
208.263.0300
208.265.7900
208.263.9555
Seconds Anyone? Thrift Store
208.263.3247 502 Cedar St., Ste E. LPOHS facility for clothing, household, antiques and furniture.
The Cottage Thrift
208.255.7800 1410 Boyer Ave. Home and garden items. Benefits Panhandle Special Needs Inc.
870 Kootenai Cut-Off Rd. Ponderay. Household items, clothing, furniture. pasidaho.org
521 Church St. Thrift shop benefits Life-Time Friends Animal Sanctuary. ltfas.org
Unique shopping experience in the heart of Sandpoint. SandpointShoppingDistrict.com
At Schweitzer Mountain. Fine outdoor clothing and gear, artists studio. Schweitzer.com
S pas
The Spa at Seasons
208.263.5616 Luxury spa in downtown Sandpoint featuring the latest techniques. SpaAtSeasons.com
Theat e r s
Bonner Mall Cinemas
Panida Theater and Little Theater
208.263.7147 Six-theater facility features first-run movies. Reel.net
208.263.9191 Historic theater in the heart of Sandpoint. Panida.org
Win e r ie s / Br e w e r i e s / Tast i n g Roo m s / Tour s / C offee Houses
Coldwater Creek Wine Bar
Eichardt’s Pub, Grill & Coffee House
Evans Brothers Coffee Roasters
Kokanee Coffee Co.
Laughing Dog Brewing
Mitzy’s Lounge
Monarch Mountain Coffee, Inc.
MickDuff’s Brewing Company
Pend d’Oreille Winery
219 Lounge
Your Complete Wine Shoppe
208.263.6971
208.263.4005
208.265.5553
208.597.7831
208.263.9222
208.263.5423
208.265.9382
208.255.4351
208.265.8545
208.263.9934
208.263.2444
Wine and beer, gourmet food, fireplace, live music. ColdwaterCreek.com
Relaxing pub with casual dining, game room and frequent live music. On Facebook
Artisan coffee roasters and espresso bar in Granary District. EvansBrothersCoffee.com
Micro roastery serving homemade soup, wraps and pastries. KokaneeCoffee.com
Take a tour and taste award-winning handcrafted ales. LaughingDogBrewing.com
Full-service, warm, comfortable lounge adjacent to Sandpoint Quality Inn.
Premier coffee house and roastery with a casual atmosphere and cafe.
Brewing ales and root beer and serving pub fare. Mickduffs.com
Tasting room, tours, tapas café, special events, live music. POWine.com
Full-service bar serving award-winning 219er brew, open 365 days a year. On Facebook
Beer and wine kits. Make your own or sample some of theirs.
Frie nd s o f Tou r i s m Bonner County Daily Bee
208.263.9534
Evergreen Realty
800.829.6370
Family Health Center
208.263.1435
Sandpoint Magazine/SandpointOnline.com
208.263.3573
Tomlinson Sotheby’s International Realty
208.282.6880
Friends of Tourism are all Visit Sandpoint Members and help support this publication
The Sandpoint, Idaho Visitor Guide is a publication of the Greater Sandpoint Chamber of
Commerce in partnership with Downtown Sandpoint. Produced by Keokee, keokee.com
Cover photo by Doug Marshall. Other photos by Chris Bessler, Billie Jean Gerke, Chris Guibert,
Gary Lirette, Doug Marshall, Laura Wahl, and courtesy of Greater Sandpoint Chamber of
Commerce members and Annie Pflueger.
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