Winter Activities

Looking for a fun and adventurous way to take in the fresh mountain air and beautiful views? Whether you’re a hiker or biker, Schweitzer offers more than 20 miles of trails with amazing alpine scenery and see-forever views. Start in the village and warm your legs up as you head out to Picnic Point – […]

This intimate park is a family favorite. Located a dozen miles south of Sandpoint, Round Lake offers seven miles of trails that are relatively flat and easy, suitable for walks and biking, as well as a host of other outdoor activities. Visitors often spot wildlife, as Canada geese pass over the park’s towering pine, hemlock […]

The Pine Street Woods little more than two miles from downtown Sandpoint is a unique place where people of all ages and abilities have the opportunity to be outside. The wide trails welcome strollers, wheelchairs, or friends walking side by side, and nordic skiers in the winter. For mountain bikers, there are more than a […]

With more than 9 miles of mostly flat ‘n’ easy trails for hiking, mountain biking and XC skiing in winter – and many outstanding views of the lake – Farragut is a terrific family recreation destination. Located on the southern tip of Lake Pend Oreille, about 40 minutes driving time from Sandpoint via U.S. Highway […]

Priest Lake State Park lies just 30 miles from the Canadian border, nestled deep below the crest of the Selkirk Mountains. Surrounded by the natural beauty of Northern Idaho and mile-high mountains, Priest Lake State Park sits along the eastern shores of Priest Lake, a 19-mile long, 300-foot-deep waterbody. Visitors to the park will enjoy […]

Our nationally recognized mountain resort is only 11 miles from downtown Sandpoint, with 2900 acres for skiing, hiking, biking and magnificent alpine views and a resort village featuring premium lodging, dining, bars, fine outdoor clothing and gear, shopping, artists studio, and seasonal activities.

Family Fun Center, Bowling, Arcade, Good Food and Drink, and Pool Tables!

“The Library,” more formerly known as the East Bonner County Library, is located right in town and is a true hub of community connection and resources that go far beyond the thousands of books on its shelves to foster “discovery, connection and lifelong learning.” The library is one of Sandpoint’s most popular local community resources, […]

Creations’ mission is to promote the arts, creativity, discovery and STEAM learning. Creations partners with families, businesses and local organizations to provide educational activities that support student learning. Creation teaches educational art classes for adults and youth through our Creative Hands Expand the Mind Program. The program’s key component is to offer skills based art […]

Sandpoint has over 20 parks, public gathering spaces, or designated community locations. Here is a roundup of major parks that offer just about something for every recreational interest. City Beach. Sandpoint’s premier park on Lake Pend Oreille is 22 acres comprising the tip of the Sand Creek peninsula. Its sandy beaches provide swimming in protected […]

At the 219 Lounge, we have been serving up the best drinks and live music in Sandpoint for over 80 years. Our full service bar offers a wide selection of liquor, beer, and wine, and we have the most beers on tap in town. Our outdoor patio and bar is the perfect spot to enjoy […]

Located at the East end of the Bonner Mall, Sandpoint Cinemas is a standard multi-screen movie theater with a full concession stand, showing new film releases. Check the website for showtimes and more info.

We are a Sandpoint art gallery and cooperative of local artists practicing in a variety of mediums. We invite you to stop in, see our creations, and be inspired!

This museum full of memorabilia reflecting military life and interesting photo opportunities is a must see for anyone who has served in the military or who has family who has done so. The Brig stands guard over the grounds of what was the world’s second largest naval training facility. The Farragut Naval Training Station (FNTS) […]

Free, walk-in tours are available. These tours include the movie “The Power and Play of the Pend Oreille” and a walk with an interpretive ranger across the dam spillway and to the powerhouse generator viewing area. This tour takes approximately 1 hour and includes approximately 1/2 mile of walking up and down a paved trail. Tours […]