Greg’s guidebook

Greg
Greg’s guidebook

Outdoor Activities

You don't want to miss this concert series if you are visiting during the summer. Family friendly and so much fun! Held downtown in McEuen Park, Live After 5 features regional and national touring artists, food trucks, vendors and drinks. They often have bounce houses and other activities for kids too. Children are free and adult tickets are usually between $10-$20.
Live After 5
602 E Sherman Ave
You don't want to miss this concert series if you are visiting during the summer. Family friendly and so much fun! Held downtown in McEuen Park, Live After 5 features regional and national touring artists, food trucks, vendors and drinks. They often have bounce houses and other activities for kids too. Children are free and adult tickets are usually between $10-$20.
Take a day trip to the largest theme park in the Pacific Northwest. Located in Athol on over 400 acres, this theme park is home to more than 70 rides, slides and shows. Silverwood is open from April- October. If you are here is October be sure to check out Scarywood, featuring haunted attractions frights throughout the park.
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Сильвервуд Тематический Парк
27843 US-95
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Take a day trip to the largest theme park in the Pacific Northwest. Located in Athol on over 400 acres, this theme park is home to more than 70 rides, slides and shows. Silverwood is open from April- October. If you are here is October be sure to check out Scarywood, featuring haunted attractions frights throughout the park.
The world's only floating green is right here in CDA! It was finished in 1991 and has been a been a must visit for golfers ever since. It is a wonderful way to spend an afternoon and was even listed as “America's Most Beautiful Resort Golf Course” by Golf Digest. Be sure to check out the over water driving range with floating golfballs!
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Coeur d'Alene Resort Golf Course
900 S Floating Green Dr
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The world's only floating green is right here in CDA! It was finished in 1991 and has been a been a must visit for golfers ever since. It is a wonderful way to spend an afternoon and was even listed as “America's Most Beautiful Resort Golf Course” by Golf Digest. Be sure to check out the over water driving range with floating golfballs!
Schweitzer Mountain is fun to visit year-round! In the winter you can't beat the skiing and snowboarding and in the summer you can take the lift to the top for some incredible views. In the spring you might see people hunting for huckleberries in the surrounding areas.
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Горнолыжный курорт Швайцер
10000 Schweitzer Mountain Rd
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Schweitzer Mountain is fun to visit year-round! In the winter you can't beat the skiing and snowboarding and in the summer you can take the lift to the top for some incredible views. In the spring you might see people hunting for huckleberries in the surrounding areas.
Adrenaline seekers, this one is for you! This 2-3 hour zipline tour includes a UTV ride, 7 zips, and 2 sky bridges. Fly through the air at 35 miles per hour at heights of us to 400 feet all while enjoying some of the best views around.
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Timberline Adventures
210 Sherman Ave
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Adrenaline seekers, this one is for you! This 2-3 hour zipline tour includes a UTV ride, 7 zips, and 2 sky bridges. Fly through the air at 35 miles per hour at heights of us to 400 feet all while enjoying some of the best views around.
The resort offers a variety of lake cruises throughout the year. In the winter you can enjoy the Eagle and North Pole cruises. In the spring, summer and fall they have breakfast, lunch, dinner and specialty cruises. What a great way to relax and enjoy the lake!
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Lake Coeur d Alene Cruises
115 S 2nd St
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The resort offers a variety of lake cruises throughout the year. In the winter you can enjoy the Eagle and North Pole cruises. In the spring, summer and fall they have breakfast, lunch, dinner and specialty cruises. What a great way to relax and enjoy the lake!

Relaxation

We could all use a day of relaxation now and then. The resort spa is the perfect place to do just that! It has been ranked by a variety of publications as one of the best spas in the country.
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The Coeur d'Alene Resort
115 S 2nd St
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We could all use a day of relaxation now and then. The resort spa is the perfect place to do just that! It has been ranked by a variety of publications as one of the best spas in the country.

Hikes

A must do for outdoor lovers visiting CDA. This moderate 2 mile loop is in the heart of downtown and offer historical points and stunning views, Tubbs hills rises 2500 ft tall and is covers over 120 acres of public land. From the mica flecked paths sparkling like diamonds, to the scenic lookouts, this is the perfect place to enjoy North Idaho.
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Таббс Хилл
208 S 3rd St
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A must do for outdoor lovers visiting CDA. This moderate 2 mile loop is in the heart of downtown and offer historical points and stunning views, Tubbs hills rises 2500 ft tall and is covers over 120 acres of public land. From the mica flecked paths sparkling like diamonds, to the scenic lookouts, this is the perfect place to enjoy North Idaho.
This 3 mile loop trail has some of the best views around! The trail is moderately challenging and quite steep in some spots but the sights from the top are worth it. Mineral ridge is a popular trail and the parking lot isn't the biggest so plan accordingly. View from the top shown below.
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Mineral Ridge Scenic Area
9200 ID-97
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This 3 mile loop trail has some of the best views around! The trail is moderately challenging and quite steep in some spots but the sights from the top are worth it. Mineral ridge is a popular trail and the parking lot isn't the biggest so plan accordingly. View from the top shown below.

Parks and Beaches

City Park is a beautiful green space, full of large trees just steps from the shores of Lake Coeur d’Alene. The park spans 17 acres and features a variety of activities including beach volleyball, basketball courts, pavilions, statues and the Fort Sherman Playground. This lovely park has plenty of shade from large mature trees, sculptures, picnic areas and BBQs. The park borders a long sandy beach complete with boat and kayak rentals. The must see Coeur d’Alene Carousel is located near the entrance to city park (open from May-September). At $2.50 a ride, this is fun for everyone, young and old alike. During the summer months you may even be able to catch a free outdoor movie in the park!
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Fort Sherman Playground
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City Park is a beautiful green space, full of large trees just steps from the shores of Lake Coeur d’Alene. The park spans 17 acres and features a variety of activities including beach volleyball, basketball courts, pavilions, statues and the Fort Sherman Playground. This lovely park has plenty of shade from large mature trees, sculptures, picnic areas and BBQs. The park borders a long sandy beach complete with boat and kayak rentals. The must see Coeur d’Alene Carousel is located near the entrance to city park (open from May-September). At $2.50 a ride, this is fun for everyone, young and old alike. During the summer months you may even be able to catch a free outdoor movie in the park!
This 22.5 acre park is in the heart of downtown making it the perfect location for a variety of local events. McEuen is home to the cities largest playground as well as a splashpad, 4 acre grass space, basketball/tennis courts, Veterans and K27 Memorials, Avista Pavilion, Harbor House Restaurant and a dog park. The park also features a boat launch, docks and the trail head for one of CDA’s most popular trails, Tubbs Hill.
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McEuen Park
420 E Front Ave
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This 22.5 acre park is in the heart of downtown making it the perfect location for a variety of local events. McEuen is home to the cities largest playground as well as a splashpad, 4 acre grass space, basketball/tennis courts, Veterans and K27 Memorials, Avista Pavilion, Harbor House Restaurant and a dog park. The park also features a boat launch, docks and the trail head for one of CDA’s most popular trails, Tubbs Hill.
Lucky for you, Sanders Beach is one of the best hidden gems in the CDA area! It is generally defined as East of McEuen Park staring at 8th St and ending West of 19th St. Surrounded by downtown cottages, craftsman style houses and stunning large homes, its charm is truly unique. With 2 separate access points, Sanders Beach is the perfect place to enjoy idyllic lake Coeur d'Alene without the crowds.
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Sanders Beach
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Lucky for you, Sanders Beach is one of the best hidden gems in the CDA area! It is generally defined as East of McEuen Park staring at 8th St and ending West of 19th St. Surrounded by downtown cottages, craftsman style houses and stunning large homes, its charm is truly unique. With 2 separate access points, Sanders Beach is the perfect place to enjoy idyllic lake Coeur d'Alene without the crowds.

Shopping

T Blue is packed with new lines and merchandise in 3 locations throughout the Coeur d'Alene area. T-Blue offers women's clothing with an assortment of premium denim, shoes and a unique assortment of accessories. In our Hayden location we carry quality menswear. See them for amazing one of a kind pieces or a wardrobe make-over.
T Blue Boutique
404 Sherman Ave
T Blue is packed with new lines and merchandise in 3 locations throughout the Coeur d'Alene area. T-Blue offers women's clothing with an assortment of premium denim, shoes and a unique assortment of accessories. In our Hayden location we carry quality menswear. See them for amazing one of a kind pieces or a wardrobe make-over.

Food scene

Looking to grab a bite to eat walking distance from the Captains Quarters (0.6 mile)? My recommendation is Honey Eatery and Social Club! Featuring modern comfort food and craft cocktails, They pride themselves on using local products and strive to support the local community. In the evening be sure to check out the basement social club with awesome atmosphere, small bites and drinks.
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Honey Eatery And Social Club
317 Sherman Ave
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Looking to grab a bite to eat walking distance from the Captains Quarters (0.6 mile)? My recommendation is Honey Eatery and Social Club! Featuring modern comfort food and craft cocktails, They pride themselves on using local products and strive to support the local community. In the evening be sure to check out the basement social club with awesome atmosphere, small bites and drinks.
Drinks, Burgers, Appetizers and a variety of other fun dishes are available. With indoor and outdoor seating year round, this is a fun spot just a few minutes from the Captains Quarters.
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Crafted Tap House + Kitchen
523 Sherman Ave
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Drinks, Burgers, Appetizers and a variety of other fun dishes are available. With indoor and outdoor seating year round, this is a fun spot just a few minutes from the Captains Quarters.
Great Pizza and atmosphere.
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Fire Pizza
517 Sherman Ave
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Great Pizza and atmosphere.
5 star dinner
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Beverly's
115 S 2nd St
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5 star dinner
Great for drinks before dinner in the resort.
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Whispers
115 S 2nd St
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Great for drinks before dinner in the resort.
Elevated Pub Food Local Hangout.
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Moon Time
1602 E Sherman Ave
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Elevated Pub Food Local Hangout.
Elevated pub food a few minutes drive from Sanders Beach.
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Midtown Bluebird
816 N 4th St
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Elevated pub food a few minutes drive from Sanders Beach.
Southern cooking with tons of gluten free options.
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Izzy's Comfort Kitchen
726 North 4th Street
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Southern cooking with tons of gluten free options.
Post Falls- about 15 minutes from downtown. Absolute favorite, must go if you like garlic.
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The White House Grill
712 N Spokane St
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Post Falls- about 15 minutes from downtown. Absolute favorite, must go if you like garlic.

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Bald Eagle Watching: November- February

Each winter the eagles migrate to the CDA area to feed on the kokanee salmon in the lake. Where to see the Eagles-Higgens Point, Mineral Ridge Boat Ramp, and Mineral Ridge Trailhead are great spots to view the eagles. Higgens Point has ample parking and a wide trail to walk down to multiple viewing areas. The eagles are most active in the mornings and evenings but can been seen anytime of the day. Take a Cruise– A fun way to get up close to the eagles is to take the Coeur d’Alene Cruise from the resort. This educational tour is offered in December and January and lasts 2 hours.