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Food scene
The Garnet Cafe
3646 E Walnut AveA little old home in midtown with the best breakfast food.
If it's a nice morning out go out the golf course and enjoy breakfast on the patio with stunning lake views.
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Coeur d'Alene Resort Golf Course
900 S Floating Green DrIf it's a nice morning out go out the golf course and enjoy breakfast on the patio with stunning lake views.
Great food, friendly service and cozy environment. Has been a Coeur d'Alene staple for years.
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Michael D's Eatery
203 East Coeur D'Alene Lake DriveGreat food, friendly service and cozy environment. Has been a Coeur d'Alene staple for years.
Le Peep
1884 Bellerive LnOne of the busiest breakfast spots in town and just down the street.
A little strip mall restaurant with the freshest food and amazing sandwiches.
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Cafe Carambola
610 Hubbard AveA little strip mall restaurant with the freshest food and amazing sandwiches.
Amazingly delicious lunch food at reasonable prices. Also, makes my list for best dinners!
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Satay Bistro
2501 N 4th StAmazingly delicious lunch food at reasonable prices. Also, makes my list for best dinners!
A little expensive for lunch but best patio in town and food is good. It's right on Sherman downtown.
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Crafted Tap House + Kitchen
523 Sherman AveA little expensive for lunch but best patio in town and food is good. It's right on Sherman downtown.
Fire Pizza
517 Sherman AveMy favorite pizza in town and also on Sherman.
Moon Time
1602 E Sherman AveA longtime local favorite. Everything on their menu is good!
My most favorite dinner restaurant in town. Definitely call ahead for a reservation.
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Tony's On the Lake
6823 E Coeur D'Alene Lake DrMy most favorite dinner restaurant in town. Definitely call ahead for a reservation.
Just up the street and a great spot for dinner or apps.
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Vine and Olive Eatery and Wine Bar
2037 N Main StJust up the street and a great spot for dinner or apps.
Local Things To See & Do
Features outstanding viewpoints, woodland habitats and historical focal points. The self-guided walk follows a two-mile loop, beginning and ending at the south end of the parking lot between McEuen Park and the Coeur d’Alene Resort.
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Tubb's Hill
208 S 3rd StFeatures outstanding viewpoints, woodland habitats and historical focal points. The self-guided walk follows a two-mile loop, beginning and ending at the south end of the parking lot between McEuen Park and the Coeur d’Alene Resort.
A 3.3-mile path that is an outdoor classroom in the forest. There are 22 stations numbered along the trail identifying features found naturally at Mineral Ridge. The trail climbs 735 f to an elevation of 2,875 feet for a spectacular view of Lake Coeur d’Alene and the surrounding mountains. The trail begins at Beauty Bay and is accessed off Highway 97.
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Mineral Ridge Scenic Area
9200 ID-97A 3.3-mile path that is an outdoor classroom in the forest. There are 22 stations numbered along the trail identifying features found naturally at Mineral Ridge. The trail climbs 735 f to an elevation of 2,875 feet for a spectacular view of Lake Coeur d’Alene and the surrounding mountains. The trail begins at Beauty Bay and is accessed off Highway 97.
Just minutes from downtown Coeur d’Alene, the 88-acre Cougar Bay Preserve is a virtual wildlife nursery on the shores of Lake Coeur d’Alene. Cougar Bay attracts migrating and nesting waterfowl, numerous shorebirds, songbirds, moose, beaver, otter and deer. It offers 5+ miles of interpretive hiking trails, canoeing and kayaking, and wildlife and bird watching. Information kiosk and restroom available. 208-676-8176
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Cougar Bay Nature Preserve
1636 S McAvoy RdJust minutes from downtown Coeur d’Alene, the 88-acre Cougar Bay Preserve is a virtual wildlife nursery on the shores of Lake Coeur d’Alene. Cougar Bay attracts migrating and nesting waterfowl, numerous shorebirds, songbirds, moose, beaver, otter and deer. It offers 5+ miles of interpretive hiking trails, canoeing and kayaking, and wildlife and bird watching. Information kiosk and restroom available. 208-676-8176
The North Idaho Centennial Trail is 23 miles long, extending from the Idaho/Washington state line to Higgins Point, 6 miles east of Coeur d’Alene at the end of Coeur d’Alene Lake Drive. You can walk, jog, or bicycle on a Class I & II paved trail. At state line, it connects with the Spokane River Centennial Trail, which extends through Riverfront Park (22.5 miles west of the state line) and on to Nine Mile Falls.
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North Idaho Centennial Trail
North Idaho Centennial TrailThe North Idaho Centennial Trail is 23 miles long, extending from the Idaho/Washington state line to Higgins Point, 6 miles east of Coeur d’Alene at the end of Coeur d’Alene Lake Drive. You can walk, jog, or bicycle on a Class I & II paved trail. At state line, it connects with the Spokane River Centennial Trail, which extends through Riverfront Park (22.5 miles west of the state line) and on to Nine Mile Falls.
Fun & scenic cruises on Lake Coeur d’Alene depart daily from downtown Coeur d’Alene. Cruises include Scenic Cruises, Sunset Dinner Cruises, St. Joe River Cruises, Brunch & Dinner Cruises and Seasonal and Holiday cruises.
www.cdacruises.com, 855-990-0246
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Lake Coeur d Alene Cruises
115 S 2nd StFun & scenic cruises on Lake Coeur d’Alene depart daily from downtown Coeur d’Alene. Cruises include Scenic Cruises, Sunset Dinner Cruises, St. Joe River Cruises, Brunch & Dinner Cruises and Seasonal and Holiday cruises.
www.cdacruises.com, 855-990-0246
Coeur d’Alene on Lake Coeur d’Alene’s north shore. The Coeur d’Alene Resort Golf Course with it’s famous floating green, has played host to PGA touring pros and was selected by Golf Digest as America’s most beautiful resort golf course.
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Coeur d'Alene Resort Golf Course
900 S Floating Green DrCoeur d’Alene on Lake Coeur d’Alene’s north shore. The Coeur d’Alene Resort Golf Course with it’s famous floating green, has played host to PGA touring pros and was selected by Golf Digest as America’s most beautiful resort golf course.
One of the premier winter resorts in the Northwest overlooking the town of Sandpoint and Lake Pend Oreille, is famous for its massive bowls and breathtaking views. 208-263-9555 www.schweitzer.com
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Schweitzer Mountain Resort
10000 Schweitzer Mountain RdOne of the premier winter resorts in the Northwest overlooking the town of Sandpoint and Lake Pend Oreille, is famous for its massive bowls and breathtaking views. 208-263-9555 www.schweitzer.com
Home of the world’s longest single stage gondola in Kellogg. Silver Mountain added a tubing hill in 2006 and indoor water park in 2008 that are popular with the whole family. 866-344-2675 www.silvermt.com
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Silver Mountain Resort
610 Bunker AveHome of the world’s longest single stage gondola in Kellogg. Silver Mountain added a tubing hill in 2006 and indoor water park in 2008 that are popular with the whole family. 866-344-2675 www.silvermt.com
The best learning hill in the Northwest and a phenomenal value for beginners is on the Montana-Idaho border near Wallace. Its ‘sack lunch’ style and home-town hospitality make this the local area family favorite. 208-744-1301 www.skilookout.com
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Lookout Pass Ski & Recreation Area
0The best learning hill in the Northwest and a phenomenal value for beginners is on the Montana-Idaho border near Wallace. Its ‘sack lunch’ style and home-town hospitality make this the local area family favorite. 208-744-1301 www.skilookout.com
Enjoy Roller Coasters, Rides, Boulder Beach - the Water Park, Food, Shows, Carnival Type Games and More! Lodging/Camping also available. Located in Athol, a short drive from Coeur d’Alene.
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Silverwood Theme Park
27843 US-95Enjoy Roller Coasters, Rides, Boulder Beach - the Water Park, Food, Shows, Carnival Type Games and More! Lodging/Camping also available. Located in Athol, a short drive from Coeur d’Alene.
Amusement, Miniature Golf, Go-Karts, Laser Tag, Bumper Boats, Indoor Water Park and so much more! Right in Hayden, Idaho. In the same parking lot as Holiday Inn Express, Stay & Play!
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Triple Play Family Fun Park
175 W Orchard AveAmusement, Miniature Golf, Go-Karts, Laser Tag, Bumper Boats, Indoor Water Park and so much more! Right in Hayden, Idaho. In the same parking lot as Holiday Inn Express, Stay & Play!
Ranked one of the top resort spas in America, according to Condé Nast Traveler’s Gold List, while MSNBC.com has named it one of the “World’s Most Romantic Spas.
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The Coeur d'Alene Resort
115 S 2nd StRanked one of the top resort spas in America, according to Condé Nast Traveler’s Gold List, while MSNBC.com has named it one of the “World’s Most Romantic Spas.
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Car d’Alene Classic Car Show
In mid-June, the Car d’Lane Classic Car show is a “kick-off” to summer. Enjoy the Friday night “cruise” on Sherman and Lakeside.
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4th of July Festival
Check out one of the areas many fabulous fireworks displays. Coeur d’Alene makes a day of it, with an afternoon parade, concerts in the park, and other activities. The grand finale is a spectacular fireworks display over the lake, viewable from most of downtown.
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Art on the Green, Taste of the Coeur d’Alenes & Street Fair
If you’re here the first weekend of August, don’t miss Coeur d’Alene’s three-day celebration of the Arts on the North Idaho College campus - complete with hundreds of booths, children’s hands-on art projects, and “clothes line” art collections by local artists. At the same time, ‘Taste of the Coeur d’Alenes’ in the lakeside city park offers food vendors and crafts, along with a seven-block ‘Downtown Street Fair’ in Coeur d’Alene.
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Holiday Light Show
Beginning Thanksgiving weekend, the Coeur d’Alene Resort turns up the bright lights with it’s Holiday Light show. Throughout the holiday season you can experience America’s largest floating holiday light show and laser extravaganza. Cruise boats take you on Lake Coeur d’Alene to view the animated light displays and holiday scenes along the Coeur d’Alene Resort shoreline, and then a special visit to Santa’s workshop.