Things to Do

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Located on the shores of Idaho’s largest lake, at the foot of Idaho’s biggest ski mountain, nestled amid three major frontal ranges of the northern Rocky Mountains … yeah, Sandpoint has outdoor recreation in spades. But that’s not all. Arts and entertainment flourish here, and the year-round events calendar is jam packed. Yes, you’ll find some fun things to do.

Overlook at Pine Street Woods near Sandpoint, Idaho
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Check these 'wild' walks

Surrounded by the Selkirk, Cabinet and Bitterroot mountains – frontal ranges of the Rocky Mountains – there are more than 200 amazing trails in the mountains surrounding Sandpoint. Some of our favorite spring and summer hikes feature wildflowers and wildlife. Go check them!
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The links are lovely

Is golf your game of choice – either by ball or by disc? The fabled Idaho Club is one of the premier golf courses in the state, and there are five others within easy reach — each with its own charm and challenge. Plus, for disc golfers, there are 10 different courses among four disc golf destinations that rank among the best in Idaho.
 
Golf trio at Idaho Club in Sandpoint, Idaho
Mountain biker at Pine Street Woods
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Mecca for the MTBers

For the past decade, a cadre of groups have quietly been building trails designed just for mountain biking. Now trail systems at Schweitzer and Pine Street Woods have dozens of rides for all abilities, while other trails have also been established in the area. Go ride!
 
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Go deep in our lake

Lake Pend Oreille is Idaho’s largest lake and the fifth deepest in the entire nation … and you can go deep with summer recreation activities in, on and around the lake. Check our guide to great places for swimming, paddling, boating, hiking … and just beaching it.
 
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Family friendly fun

Pack the kids for a range of fun or educational experiences. In winter and summer, Schweitzer mountain and nearby Pine Street Woods provide a variety of kid-sized outdoor opportunities. In summer, the lake shines for activities from swimming and beaching to kayaking and boating. Western Pleasure Guest Ranch offers horseback riding and loads of family fun!

'A picture-perfect mountain town...'

We don’t like to brag, so…. we’ll let USA Today do it for us. See what they say about Sandpoint, and a dozen other media too.
Click to see all the raves.

Outdoor Activities to Explore

Schweitzer biking and hiking

Round Lake State Park

Pine Street Woods

Farragut State Park

Priest Lake State Park

Schweitzer Village

City Parks

Albeni Falls Dam Tour

Sandpoint Ranger District

Priest Lake Ranger District

Priest Lake Nordic Center

Western Pleasure Guest Ranch

SOLE

Go Fish! Charters

MickDuff’s Brewing Company

Schweitzer XC Trails

Ice skating

Sandpoint Marine & Motorsports

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