Sandpoint Area ~ Map of Area ' Area Attractions
Lake Pend Oreille
The #1 attraction for Sandpoint. With Sandpoint being the largest town (7000 people) on its 111 miles of shoreline, Lake Pend Oreille is one of the most picturesque, pristine, and wide open lakes in the country. Opportunities for adventure and relaxation abound. For boat rental and other activities, visit SandpointWaterfront.com
Schweitzer Ski Resort Schweitzer.com
The top ski resort in the Northwest. Hosts numerous festivals throughout the year. Mountain biking and hiking in the summer.
Golf Courses:
The Idaho Club - The former Hidden Lakes Golf Resort, 8 miles east of Sandpoint on Highway 200. After a comprehensive facelift, it has been transformed into The Idaho Club, complete with 18 holes of Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf. This is a semi-private course allowing public access at certain times.
Stoneridge Golf Course From Sandpoint, go west on Highway 2 to Newport, Wash.; then drive south 12 miles on Highway 41 to Blanchard. Phone (208) 437-4653 or look up StoneRidgeIdaho.com.
Elks Golf Club The closest course to Sandpoint just on the outskirts of
town, off Highway 200 East just past the intersection with Highway 95. A
user-friendly, nine-hole course. (208) 263-4321.
Priest Lake Golf Course is an 18-hole layout in the hills just west of Priest Lake, with a new back nine that has drawn favorable reviews. From Sandpoint, go west on Highway 2 to Priest River, then north on State Highway 57 to Lamb Creek. Watch for signs on right. Phone (208) 443-2525 or go to PriestLakeGolfCourse.com.
Ranch Club Golf Course lies just west of the city of Priest River, about 30 miles west of Sandpoint on Highway 2, with nine holes. (208) 448-1731.
Mirror Lake Golf Course 30 miles north of Sandpoint, offering a well-groomed nine-hole course with different tees to play 18. Seven out of nine fairways slope; add water to some for lots of challenge. (208) 267-5314.
Silverwood Theme Park SilverwoodThemePark.com
The Northwest’s largest theme park, with over 65 rides and attractions including roller coasters, Boulder Beach Water Park, live entertainment and more. Just 35 minutes south of Sandpoint on Hwy 95.
Kayak, Bike and Ski Tours AllAboutAdventures.com
Mountain Biking Pend Oreille Pedalers
With miles of single track riding around Sandpoint and Schweitzer Mountain, this area is truly a mecca for fat tire riding. Rick can talk directly with you about recommended trails or take you with him on his next ride. Some of the more popular rides include: Gold Hill off Bottle Bay Road just over the Long Bridge, Mineral Point in Garfield Bay, Syringa trails between Sandpoint and Dover, and the Schweitzer Mountain trail systems. Click here for photos
Hiking and Biking
Numerous hiking trails surround Sandpoint, with the intersection of three mountain ranges: Bitterroot, Cabinet, and Selkirk
Panida Theatre Panida.org
Sandpoint community’s own cultural center for theatre, cinema, and music
Festival at Sandpoint FestivalatSandpoint.com
The premier music festival of the Northwest, an outdoor and casual concert venue at Memorial Park on the shores of Lake Pond Oreille
Area Event Schedule
