Sandpoint - Idaho - United States. Guide & Hotel Reservations from Cheap Hotels
The beautiful city of Sandpoint, Idaho, is nestled at the base of the Selkirk Mountains. It is only a small town of 6000, but with the unparalleled beauty and wealth of attractions, it is the ideal place for an unforgettable vacation. Sandpoint is only 60 miles from the Canadian border and 75 miles from Spokane, Washington. Whatever season of the year you decide to visit, you will find plenty of things to see and do.
The bed and breakfast establishments here are out of this world. You can also choose a luxury resort, a guest ranch, one of the local hotels or motels or a spa and wellness retreat for your accommodations. Dine on American, Italian, Mexican, Thai or one of many other types of cuisines. There are also cafés, bistros and pubs where you can drop in for a coffee or a full meal.
See the pioneer kitchen and the exhibits detailing life in the past when you visit the Bonner County Historical Museum. Watch the rainbow trout make their way to the spawning grounds at the Grouse Creek Falls, but this only occurs during April and May. Take a tour of the Cabinet Gorge Fish Hatchery, which handles as much as 20 million Kokanee salmon a year and these are released into the wild. The wine produced at the Pend d'Oreille Winery is the best you'll ever taste and is made using traditional French methods. Tour the vineyards, taste the wine and pick up a bottle to bring home with you.
Enjoy fishing in a glacial lake at Lake Pend Oreille, one of the largest inland lakes in North America. There are biking, hiking and walking trails for you to explore at Schweitzer Mountain and along the Hwy 200 Loop Trail. Tee off at the Hidden Lakes Golf Course or take a horseback ride to get off the beaten track. Rafting, canoing and skiing are also some of the sports you will enjoy on your vacation.
The shopping is divine and you can buy just about anything you need. The memories you will make will last you a lifetime.