Northern Idaho

Travel Guide

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Idaho’s Panhandle region is a wonderland of thrilling family attractions and adventurous activities within a swath of green, mountainous countryside.

Head into the mountains of Northern Idaho, a seldom-explored corner of the U.S. that offers a vacation packed with entertainment and excitement. The Panhandle region stretches up the Canadian border and reaches into the Coeur d’Alene and Bitterroot ranges of the Rocky Mountains.

The Coeur D’Alene region’s history lies in the landscape of the Pacific Northwest. Visit the Museum of North Idaho to learn about the roles that logging and agriculture played in the industry of the state. Explore the Bonner County Historical Museum or the Old Mission in the town of Coeur d’Alene for insight into the region’s indigenous communities.

Northern Idaho is a place where you can embrace the outdoors. Lace up your hiking boots and hit the walking trails around the lakes and rivers of the region. Trek through Kootenai Wildlife Refuge and look for bison, elk and other wild animals. Q’emiln Trail encompasses 14 different routes and winds through the Spokane River gorge.

Bring your family to Northern Idaho for fun at any time of year. In winter, Farragut State Park offers enjoyable skiing slopes for all abilities, while many of the towns offer sports such as snowmobiling and ice skating. In summer, plummet down the steep drops of the roller coasters in Silverwood Theme Park or ride mountain bike trails through untouched scenery.

Golfers flock to Northern Idaho to play 18 holes with the Rocky Mountains as a dramatic backdrop to their game. Ponderosa, Avondale and Priest Lake are just a few of the popular courses in the region.

Fly into Coeur d’Alene Airport to land in the middle of Northern Idaho. Alternatively, choose one of the regular flights to Spokane International Airport in neighboring Washington.

Northern Idaho is colder than the southern half of the state. Come in winter for heavy snowfalls and exhilarating winter sports. Peak season in Northern Idaho is in summer, when the sun shines brightly and the mountains break out into the colors of seasonal flowers.

Where to stay in Northern Idaho

Coeur d\'Alene which includes a lake or waterhole and golf

Downtown

While Downtown might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Independence Point and Tubbs Hill Park.

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Sanders Beach

While visiting Sanders Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Tubbs Hill Park and Lake Coeur d'Alene.

Sanders Beach
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Garden District

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Garden District and surrounding area, you can visit Independence Point and Tubbs Hill Park.

Garden District
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East Mullen

While there might not be top attractions in East Mullen, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Sanders Beach and Tubbs Hill Park.

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Dover Bay

While visiting Dover Bay, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Pend Oreille and Sandpoint-Dover Community Trail.

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East Midtown

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in East Midtown and surrounding area, you can visit Coeur d'Alene Resort Golf Course and Sanders Beach.

East Midtown
Ramada by Wyndham Coeur d'Alene

Ramada by Wyndham Coeur d'Alene

2.5 out of 5
2303 N 4th St, Coeur d'Alene, ID
The price is P5,191 per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
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SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Post Falls

SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Post Falls

2.5 out of 5
3647 West 5th Avenue, Post Falls, ID
The price is P4,660 per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
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SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Post Falls
Comfort Inn & Suites Coeur d'Alene

Comfort Inn & Suites Coeur d'Alene

3.5 out of 5
702 W. Appleway Avenue, Building B, Coeur d'Alene, ID
The price is P7,537 per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
P7,537
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Sep 1 - Sep 2
includes taxes & fees
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Comfort Inn & Suites Coeur d'Alene
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Stoneridge Resort

Stoneridge Resort

3 out of 5
150 Holiday Loop, Blanchard, ID
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