Gold Hill Trail

The Gold Hill Trail is one of the most popular for local hikers and mountain bikers, a 3.7-mile track that can be moderate or strenuous – depending on whether you hike or ride it up or down, or as most do, both ways. If you are ready to enjoy all the adventure and scenic outdoor […]

Evans Landing Trail

Evans Landing Trail leads 2 miles down to a beach at the landing on the west side of Lake Pend Oreille. A multitude of switchbacks make for a gentle grade, beginning at the top of Kreiger Creek on Trail No. 64. The slope becomes extremely steep closer to the lake, however. The remains of an old […]

Lost Lake – Mineral Point Trail

Here’s a ride or walk about 14 miles from Sandpoint that provides big views of the southern arm of Lake Pend Oreille, with swimming at the fine cobblestone beach at Green Bay, where there is a campground and day use area. One segment of the single track trails for mountain bikers and hikers is an […]

Priest Lake State Park

Priest Lake state park headquarters

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 […]

Sandpoint Elks Golf Course

Sandpoint Elks Golf Course in Sandpoint, Idaho

Sandpoint Elks Golf Course is little more than a mile northeast of downtown Sandpoint off Highway 200, with a well-maintained 9-hole course, equipment and cart rental, friendly clubhouse and affordable rates, as well as a restaurant and bar that is a gathering place for golfers as well as many community functions. Double tee boxes provide […]

Mirror Lake Golf Course

Mirror Lake Golf Course is a gem of a 9-hole course, located just 30 minutes north in Bonners Ferry. It is player friendly for the beginner, yet is a challenge for the low handicap golfer as well, with two sets of tees for the front and back nines. It has a diverse array of par […]

Schweitzer Village

Schweitzer Mountain Village lodging, dining, bars, shopping, art, wine, pubs, activities

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.

7B Lanes

7B Lanes Sandpoint Bowling alley bowling ball and pins art family friendly activity

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

The Library

East Bonner County Library building exterior with open book logo signage on Cedar Street in Sandpoint

“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 for Sandpoint

Creations art studio family friendly youth art class on the Cedar Street Bridge in downtown Sandpoint

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 […]

City Parks

Travers public skate park concrete pools skateboarding rollerblading Sandpoint, Idaho

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 […]

219 Lounge

Full bar liquor selection curved bar seating 219 Lounge bar in Sandpoint Idaho

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 […]

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