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Sandpoint, Idaho

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Sandpoint, Idaho

Natural beauty is what first captures the heart of everyone who comes to Sandpoint. The shimmering blue waters of Idaho's largest natural lake tuck into the steep slopes of three mountain ranges, lush green forests blanket the rugged terrain, wildflower meadows blossom beneath wide blue skies and sun stars dance on the lakes, rivers and creeks.

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Attractions

Pend d’Oreille Winery

Idaho’s Winery of the Year in 2003. Offers award-winning wines, wine tasting, wine sales, tours of the winery and a gift shop. Open daily.

Silverwood Theme Park

The Northwest’s largest theme park; admission includes the new Boulder Beach Water Park, so visitors get two parks for the price of one. More than 60 rides and attractions, including three big-time roller coasters. Shows and entertainment included. Located 27 miles south of Sandpoint on Highway 95.

Festival at Sandpoint

The Festival is one of the premier summer music concert series in the Northwest, held right on the shores of Lake Pend Oreille in Sandpoint's Memorial Park. For two weeks each summer, the Festival brings to town a truly impressive array of music, from the Spokane Symphony to such popular acts as Willie Nelson, Natalie Cole, the Beach Boys, the Doobie Brothers, Nanci Griffith and many others.

Schweitzer

Winter and summer destination with spectacular views of Lake Pend Oreille. Lodging, dining and shopping, plus scenic hiking, mountain biking, paintball, disc golf and horseback riding in summer. High-speed quad chairlift rides. Ski and snowboard 2,900 acres of terrain from late November to early April. Easy 11-mile drive from downtown.

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Golf and Tennis

Hidden Lakes Golf Resort

An 18-hole championship course eight miles east of town.

StoneRidge Golf

A recently redesigned 19-hole course in Blanchard.

Priest Lake Golf Course

A recently expanded 18-hole layout just west of Priest Lake.

Elks Golf Club

A user-friendly 9-hole layout two miles from town.

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Museums

Bonner County Historical Museum

Delightful museum with many fine displays depicting old-time Bonner County, including railroading, Native American artifacts, extensive collection of Ross Hall photos, pioneer kitchen, a real caboose and lots of memorabilia.

ArtWalk

A self-guided walking tour to browse revolving art exhibits that takes place in the summer.

Artists’ Studio Tour

A self-guided driving tour in the countryside.

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Neighborhoods

Coming soon…

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Preserves and Parks

City Beach

Located at the end of Bridge Street. Beautiful sandy beaches with lifeguards, volleyball, tennis, basketball and barbecue pits.

Sandpoint Ranger District

More than 75 trails covering more than 275 miles of developed routes through a variety of terrain from valley bottoms to alpine environments.

Farragut

A state park located four miles east of Athol. 4,000 scenic acres alongside the southern tip of Lake Pend Oreille offering camping, fishing, biking, frisbee golf, hiking and cross-country ski trails.

Kootenai National Wildlife Refuge

30 miles north of Sandpoint near Bonners Ferry. More than 2,000 acres with an abundance of wildlife including elk, deer, moose and bear, plus migrating birds in autumn. Hiking trails to waterfall and around pond, auto tour routes.

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Shopping

Coldwater Creek

World-class shopping in a beautiful log structure overlooking Sand Creek.

Foster’s Crossing

A mini-mall with lots of antiques.

MarketPlace Antiques & Gifts

Sandpoint’s newest antique mall.

Bonner Mall

Many stores plus a six-plex movie theater and frequent events.

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Theaters

Panida Theater

Since being restored several years ago, the Panida has become a vibrant center for the performing arts. Check out its historic architecture and keep an eye on the events calendar for shows and movie line-up. (208-263-9191).

Sandpoint Cinema 4

Four big screens located downtown.

Bonner Mall Cinema

A six-plex theater inside Bonner Mall.

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