Coeur d'Alene Visitor Guide 2016 by Adam Graves

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It’s easy to get to Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. And with a beautiful lake, abundant sunshine and incredible amenities, it’s also very hard to leave.

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HERE IN COEUR D’ALENE, the air is fresh, the water is inviting and there are plenty of ways to play. Coeur d’Alene has all the amenities of a city many times its size, but retains the friendly charm of small-town America. This is a wonderful place to do everything you can imagine under the delightful Idaho sun.

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Downtown Coeur d’Alene hosts colorful events all year long. Summer brings a classic car show, IRONMAN race, arts and crafts festival, farmers’ markets and outdoor concerts. Enjoy the fall Oktoberfest, winter Holiday Light Show and spring St. Paddy’s Day and wine event.

“One of 8 Perfect Summer Towns”

Enjoying the great outdoors is a way of life in Coeur d’Alene. We invite you to find out for yourself why travel experts prefer it here. We love our downtown festivals, world-class golf, family fun and water-based adventure, and we look forward to sharing them with you.

“One of the world’s best travel destinations”

Coeur d’Alene lies along the northern shore of lovely Lake Coeur d’Alene. Carved by glacial waters, this valley has long been a destination for travelers of all kinds. The Schitsu’umsh Tribe made their home here, as did fur traders, prospectors and Army troops. Visitors came by electric train to enjoy the views from steampowered paddle wheel boats. Today, Coeur d’Alene proudly continues this tradition of hospitality. The centerpiece is Lake Coeur d’Alene, 25 miles of pure, blue water lined with pine-studded hills. National Geographic once called this one of the five prettiest lakes in the world. Downtown Coeur d’Alene is a charming place near the waterfront with restored brick buildings, lampposts, trees and 100 shops within a six-block area.

From here, you’ve got it all… lake-based activities, golf, the Northwest’s largest theme park, outdoor adventure, family fun, and a thriving food, arts and festival scene.

DROP DEAD GORGEOUS Coeur d’Alene’s waterfront is a wonderful place to explore, with gift shops, galleries, restaurants, beaches, parks and hiking trails. For fun on the water, Lake Coeur d’Alene has boat cruises, kayaking, scenic flights, jet skiing, paddle boarding, fishing and parasailing.

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The Coeur d’Alene Resort offers upscale rooms designed with your supreme enjoyment in mind. Enjoy signature pillow-top mattresses, high-tech amenities, lakeside dining and incredible guest service. CdaResort.com 1.800.688.5253

The Northwest’s largest theme park, featuring 221 acres and over 70 rides, slides, shows and attractions. Experience coasters, kiddie adventure and entertainment for all. Cool off at Boulder Beach Water Park with its massive wave pools, water slides, children’s water features, and lazy river. NEW to Boulder Beach for 2016 is a huge slide featuring 6 side-by-side racing lanes for you and your friends. SilverwoodThemePark.com 208-683-3400

Wherever you stay, you’re close to the heart of the action. Lodging in Coeur d’Alene offers an exciting range of possibilities, from luxurious resorts and hotels to cabins and campgrounds. Unique B&B properties include a stately home where Fort Sherman used to stand, log home lodges in the mountains, a four-story brick former schoolhouse, and 100-year-old Victorian architecture. Vacation rentals include downtown condos, lake homes with private beaches, ski cabins and cozy mountain retreats.

STAY IN STYLE Quality Inn & Suites is your first choice when traveling for business or pleasure. Just minutes to downtown & Lake Coeur d’Alene; walking distance to restaurants, and only 20 minutes to Silverwood. Complimentary breakfast with waffles, biscuits & gravy, and more! 24 hour indoor pool & spa, free Wi-Fi, in-room microwave and fridge, and pet friendly! QualityInnCoeurdAlene.com 208-765-5500

Newly remodeled to offer the best environment for creating lasting memories. Enjoy free high-speed Wifi, complimentary breakfast, indoor swimming pool & hot tub, fitness center, restaurant & cocktail lounge. Hold your next event here with a fullservice business center and 13,000 sq. ft. of conference space. Just five minutes from downtown Coeur d’Alene. CdaInn.com 208-765-3200

For big smiles and great memories, enjoy amazing water parks at Silverwood, Triple Play and Silver Mountain or take a river trip with ROW Adventures. Ride massive roller coasters, go-karts, SUP paddle boards or a mountain view gondola. Coeur d’Alene has something exciting for everyone.

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Enjoy the flavors and the fun. For a town of its size, Coeur d’Alene has a remarkable amount of choices when it comes to eating out. From street-side burgers to 5-star gourmet, with a generous dose of great ethnic flavors, any taste can easily be satisfied. Coeur d’Alene’s food scene continues to draw international attention. Award-winning chefs use the freshest fare, paired with local ingredients from the wild and from the organic farms near Coeur d’Alene.

FOOD FOR EVERY TASTE After playing hard all day, you’ll be looking for something good to eat. Whatever your taste and your mood, Coeur d’Alene’s restaurants have a meal for you. Sample Northwest flavors, elegant gourmet, exciting ethnic cuisine and down-home favorites, all served with a smile.

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This bike joint has a seemingly endless beer selection and a pedal-powered blender you can ride to make margaritas. With plenty of themed décor, including antique bicycles, local cycling jerseys, and cycling memorabilia on display, there’s more than just ample bike rack parking to make cyclists feel welcome. CdaTapHouse.com 844-223-3163

Roger’s Ice Cream & Burgers voted best ice cream & best fast food. We specialize in burgers with 100% fresh ground beef, homemade fries and kettle chips. We have over 17 flavors of ice cream & old fashioned shakes. Everything is fresh and cooked to order. The original location is just east of downtown on Sherman & 13th, & the other is on Neider Ave. between Hwy 95 & Government Way. RogersIceCreamBurgers.com 208-930-4900

Coeur d’Alene has a year-round personality. Each season brings new activities, festivals and natural beauty. Spring means long, sunny days and trees and flowers bursting with new color. In summer, you’ll enjoy abundant outdoor activities and colorful downtown festivals. Fall is a particularly beautiful time of year as the leaves change color, and The Coeur d’Alene Resort Holiday Light Show lights up the town with 1.5 million lights. Winter is time to play in the mountains, with three ski areas nearby and a huge network of snowmobiling trails.

FOUR SEASON CHARM Triple Play has bowling, mini-golf, laser-tag, ropes climbing course, go-karts, Raptor Reef Indoor Waterpark and more. All attached to the Triple Play Resort Hotel & Suites. 3play.com 208-762-7529

Just an easy 30 minutes east on I-90, enjoy scenic gondola rides winter & summer, biking on miles of trails and an endless surf wave or just relax and float the lazy river... All this while staying in fantastic accommodations in the village just steps from all the action. Silvermt.com 866-348-9144

Water and mountains make Coeur d’Alene an endless year-round playground. In winter, slide through shimmering crystals. In spring, float the melting snow down whitewater rivers. And in summer, fly across the big blue expanse of Lake Coeur d’Alene. Incredible.

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Whatever your mood, you’ll find a taste that satisfies you in downtown Coeur d’Alene. Coeur d’Alene has a vibrant downtown core located right next to gorgeous Lake Coeur d’Alene and The Coeur d’Alene Resort. The friendly local business owners here welcome you to enjoy exceptional shopping, dining and downtown events. Beautiful trees and brick buildings line the main streets. Within a six-block radius, you’ll find more than 100 unique shops that truly offer something for everyone, along with art galleries, coffee houses, restaurants and a lovely little park. Dining downtown is a real pleasure. Perhaps it’s all the wonderful food choices. Or maybe its also the ambiance, lake views and people watching. It all adds up to a great time. “Wine is the most civilized thing in the world,” wrote Ernest Hemingway, and wine lovers have some terrific

options here. One of those is Tito’s Italian Grill & Wine Shop, with a boutique retail wine collection available for takeout or dine-in. Tito’s complements their wine with fresh, Mediterranean-influenced dishes. For a classic taste of downtown, visit The Olympia, a longtime Greek Restaurant beloved by locals and visitors alike. The newest addition to Coeur d’Alene’s downtown dining array is Crafted Tap House and Gastropub. With 50 rotating taps offering beer from around the globe, to a menu featuring scratch-made items and the finest locallysourced meats and produce, Crafted offers a very special vibe in a uniquely designed indoor/outdoor setting. The bar staff has formal Cicerone training, with an extensive knowledge of each beer they serve. And Crafted’s kitchen staff is dedicated to providing the most creative and sophisticated gastropub menu in the region. It’s a mustvisit spot.

A DOWNTOWN TO DISCOVER Coeur d’Alene’s downtown core has a small town’s charm with a big city’s excitement and amenities. Throughout the year, visitors are treated to all the sights, sounds and tastes of this city’s grandest traditions, making for an interesting and colorful visit in any season.

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It’s a stunning lake, and Lake Coeur d’Alene Cruises delivers its beauty firsthand. Choose from daily scenic cruises, brunch/ sunset cruises, or St. Joe River cruises and Holiday Light Show. CdaLakeCruises.com 208-765-4000

Celebrate Christmas and all your special occasions at Christmas at the Lake. Take home a memory of your trip with a personalized Coeur d’Alene ornament. Find that perfect gift from a wide selection of Old World Christmas ornaments, Fontanini Italian Nativities and oneof-a-kind handcrafted Santas. 510 E. Sherman online at ChristmasAtTheLake.com 208-667-2885

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There are many fine discoveries to be made downtown.

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Downtown Coeur d’Alene is a memorable place filled with wonderful beaches, hiking and biking trails, parks, shops, galleries, coffee houses, restaurants and a world-class spa. Each season has its delights. There is always something new to capture your eye – and your imagination.

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If an adrenaline rush is what you’re seeking, Timberline Adventures’ new Zip Line Canopy Tour really delivers. It begins with a fun four-wheel adventure to the start of the ultimate treetop zip line experience. You fly through towering Ponderosa Pine and Douglas Fir forests, past bald eagle habitat, and overlooking jaw-dropping views of Lake Coeur d’Alene. If you want to take your Coeur d’Alene trip to new heights, visit Timberline Adventures located in The Resort Plaza Shops.

Dog d’Alene, Coeur d’Alene Marathon

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Car D’Lane Cruise & Classic Car Show 70.3 Ironman Coeur d’Alene Triathlon

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Kiddies Parade July 4th Parade & Festival

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Downtown Street Fair Taste of the CdA’s Art on the Green Coeur d’Alene Duathlon/Triathlon Ironman Coeur d’Alene Triathlon

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Gran Fondo & Oktoberfest Wooden Boat Show

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Downtown Trick or Treat Fall Fest & Apple Palooza

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Lighting Ceremony Parade & Fireworks Festival of Trees

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The Coeur d’Alene Resort Holiday Light Show

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Chocolate Walk Gym Fest

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St. Patty Day Parade

APRIL Wine Extravaganza ARTWALK: 2ND FRIDAY each month– April thru Dec, 5-8 pm

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Classic car enthusiasts will find downtown filled with gleaming classics, hot rods and muscle cars from 1975 and before during Car d’Lane weekend.

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Wine-lovers can enjoy artisan-crafted local wines at Studio 107 in a comfortable tasting room with fine art, glass work and custom-designed jewelry. It’s a treat for all the senses.

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DOWNTOWN FARMERS MARKET: Every WED– May thru Sept, 4-7pm CONCERT SERIES: Every TUES evening – July thru Aug 6:30pm FREE CARRIAGE RIDES from STCU: Winter & Summer MUSIC WALK: 2ND FRIDAY each month – Jan thru Mar, 5-8pm

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All Things Irish carries all the Irish and Celtic products you‘ve come to expect, imported from Ireland and selected especially for their quality and appeal. They offer unique Irish gifts and Celtic treasures for every occasion. Located downtown at 315 East Sherman and online at All-ThingsIrish.com 208-667-0131

More than a toy store for all ages - it is a must see, must play, must have fun destination at one of the nation’s premier specialty toy stores. Figpickels’ friendly environment is all hands-on, so shoppers can touch & play away. Stop in seven days a week to experience the wonder of this unique shop location in the Plaza Shops. FigPickles.com 208-667-2800

Whether we’re lighting up the town for the annual Holiday Light Show winter extravaganza, or in any other season, Coeur d’Alene keeps a busy schedule of events involving art, theater, music, food, running and cycling, classic cars and wood boats.

Arts related non-profit member organizations include:

The Coeur d’Alene Arts & Culture Alliance is dedicated to promoting and establishing the visual arts, performing arts, written arts, cultural arts, and education for the arts in the greater Coeur d’Alene area, while providing valuable networking opportunities for those involved and seeking to be involved in the arts. We are a 501c3 nonprofit organization. Become a supporting member! 105 N 1st St. Suite 100 Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814 artsincda.org | 208.292.1629

Coeur d’Alene has become an arts destination thanks in part to ArtWalk, which brings the arts community together every second Friday from April through December. Participants can admire, purchase or create art in an enjoyable atmosphere throughout the downtown.

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ARTS & CULTURE A fine art and fine craft gallery featuring original work by established artists from the region. The artwork consistently has a high degree of creativity and craftsmanship across a wide variety of mediums and styles. The gallery hosts a new one-person or group show opening on the 2nd Friday of each month and coinciding with the downtown ArtWalk. 415 Sherman Ave. TheArtSpirtGallery.com 208-765-6006

If you enjoy historic structures with a rich history and interesting architecture, the Greenbriar Inn Bed and Breakfast is the place for you! We have a lovely restaurant and bar on the main floor: the 315 Martinis and Tapas Restaurant that our locals patronize enthusiastically. Open Tue - Sat. Restaurant hours are 3:15 to 9:00 on weekdays, 3:15 to 10:00 on weekends. 315MartinisAndTapas.com 208-667-9660

ART FROM THE HEART - Held each year during

KIDS DRAW ARCHITECTURE - Held annually in

October, we celebrate the arts in our community in honor of National Arts & Humanities Month. From dance workshops to free concerts, Art from the Heart brings awareness to our community about the wonderful opportunities in the arts in our area.

the late summer, aspiring young artists and architects have a chance to work with local experts as they walk through downtown Coeur d’Alene sketching local architecture.

MUSIC FOR THE WISE - During the winter months, ARTWALK - Every 2nd Friday from April– December, stroll through beautiful downtown Coeur d’Alene and enjoy locally and nationally acclaimed artists in our downtown galleries. Visit participating shops, restaurants and businesses to support this family-friendly, free event! ARTISTS STUDIO TOUR - Each fall, select artists open the doors to their studios in the greater Coeur d’Alene area for tours, displays and live demonstrations. Get a glimpse into the creative process!

ARTS BUZZ - Held every first Friday of the month,

ARTS & CULTURE Coeur d’Alene Summer Theater Voted most romantic spa, our Spa creates signature therapies inspired by nature and water. Soothe, refresh and relax in the hands of our expert staff with an awardwinning spa experience. CdaResort.com 208-765-4000

Broadway quality productions that are produced, designed and directed by some of the nations best artist. Our season includes Peter and the Starcatcher, The Music Man and Disney’s The Little Mermaid. Our summer readers theatre include The Great Gatsby and Lombardi and our concerts and cabarets are summertime favorites. CdaSummerTheatre.com 208 660-2958

Arts Buzz is a networking opportunity for non-profit arts organizations, artists, and performers to meet and share upcoming arts and culture related events.

What is it about the arts that pleases us so? Whether we’re hearing music on the summer air, admiring the bright bold strokes of a new sculpture, or watching a delighted child with their hands full of clay, we have learning something new about life and about ourselves.

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Music for the Wise brings entertainment to those at various assisted living facilities who may not have the opportunity to enjoy live performances outside their residence.

MUSIC WALK - Every 2nd Friday from January– March, downtown rings with live musical performances from some of our local favorites! Visit participating galleries, shops, restaurants and businesses with your family and friends.

RIVERSTONE SUMMER CONCERT SERIES July and August we present a free summer concert series at beautiful Riverstone Park in Coeur d’Alene. Each Thursday, from 6-8 pm, enjoy a variety of the best local and regional performers.