Statewide - Idaho

Coeur d’Alene Symphony
Silverwood Theme Park
Gourmet Dining
Abundant recreation and cultural opportunities enhance this area’s lifestyle. The natural beauty of
northern Idaho communities will entice you with lively culture, events, and unique entertainment
opportunities, making this a great place to visit.
« High culture, not-so-high prices »
» With so many lakes and rivers, it
shouldn’t come as a surprise that so
many events in this region feature
water activities. The Pend Oreille
Regatta, the Wooden Boat Festival
in Sandpoint, and the Ironman and
Leadman Triathlons are just a few
events with shimmering water and
blue skies as a backdrop.
» There are 16 museums in northern
Idaho and the entire town of Wallace
is on the National Register of Historic
Places. The Museum of North Idaho
near the beach in Coeur d’Alene is a
good place to visit. You can explore the
rich mining history of the Silver Valley
at the Wallace District Mining Museum
and the Shoshone County Mining &
Smelting Museum in Kellogg. Take a
tour of one of two actual mines in the
area. Learn about the human cost of
extracting the earth’s riches with a
visit to the Sunshine Mine Disaster
Memorial. The Northern Pacific Depot
Railroad Museum in Wallace transports
you back in time to when railroads were
the king of transportation.
» No matter if your musical tastes run
to the refined sounds of the Coeur
d’Alene Symphony or the more eclectic
strains of a lively polka at the Accordion
Festival, or somewhere in between,
northern Idaho mountains are alive
with the sounds of music. Every fourth
Friday from January to April, you can
stroll through beautiful downtown
Coeur d’Alene and enjoy live music
performances. The Mountain Music
Festival held in August at Schweitzer
Mountain Resort is both lively and
entertaining.
» For fine dining in northern Idaho,
make a reservation at Beverly’s in the
Coeur d’Alene Resort. Pair a wine from
the Pacific Northwest’s largest selection
with delightful seasonal cuisine for
an elegant lunch or romantic dinner.
For a little local flavor, try Hudson’s
Hamburgers in Coeur d’Alene, a
downtown institution for 100 years.
» Don’t think the ski resorts close up for
the summer—you can find incredible
festivals and events on the mountains:
Brewfest, Huckleberry Festival, musical
festivals, wine-tasting events, chairlift
rides, and more.
» Things don’t close down in the winter
months, either. The sparkle of stars
on the surface of Lake Coeur d’Alene
is augmented by more than 1.5 million
man-made lights along the shoreline
as the Coeur d’Alene Resort hosts a
magical cruise to Santa’s village.
Silver Mountain
» If you like the service and amenities
offered by a hotel or motel, you can find
the perfect combination at one of the
more than 75 properties in northern
Idaho. Any of them will give you a place
to relax after exploring the region, visiting
a gallery, strolling through quaint
shops, and dining on whatever your
palate desires. If you’re more into meeting
the local citizenry, you can stay at
one of more than 30 bed-and-breakfast
inns in the region. Get the inside scoop
on the “must-see” and “must-do”
activities from your hosts. For those
with a hankering for the western way,
five guest ranches are waiting to help
you get your cowboy on.
» For complete event listings, go to:
visitidaho.org
Whether you’re here to stay or play,
in northern Idaho you’ll find an area
rich in recreational opportunities and a
picture-perfect lifestyle alongside one
of northern Idaho’s beautiful lakes or
rivers. Visit idahoworks.com to find
out about the benefits of living and
working in Idaho.
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