Sandpoint Idaho

The town of Sandpoint Idaho is the jewel of North Idaho. Located on the shores of pristine Lake Pend Oreille it’s hard to find a more beautiful spot to visit. It’s so beautiful that a lot of people decide to stay.

 From Spokane it’s a scenic 80 mile drive through North Idaho on Highway 95.  On the way to Sandpoint there is also Silverwood Theme Park that is open during the summer months.

There is no shortage of things to do year round no matter what you are looking for. There is an active arts scene and ample shopping in the downtown area. Here is a sample of the community events that you can check out if you time your visit right:

• Sandpoint Winter Carnival (Jan)


 

• Banff Mountain Film Festival at the Panida Theater (Jan)


 

• Farmers Market (May – Oct)


 

• Lost in the ‘50s (May)


 

• Schweitzer Bluegrass Festival (Jul)


 

• Festival at Sandpoint (Aug)


 

• Schweitzer Fall Festival (Sept)


 

• Schweitzer Lakedance International Film Festival (Oct)      

Of course there is a lot of fun outdoor activities that you can do if you are here for the day.

The city beach has a really nice swimming area that the kids will love. Be aware that dogs are not allowed in the park which is a bummer if you happen to have your 4-legged buddie along for the trip. In fact it doesn't seem as though Sandpoint is particularly dog friendly. Just something to keep in mind.

Here is a short list of activities that will keep the family busy while your here

•  Swimming


 

• Bicycling
   

• Mountain Biking 
   

• Lake Cruise


 

• Fishing


 

• Skiing
   

• Hiking
   

• Camping

You definitely want to check the weather conditions before you hit the road so here are the latest conditions:

So there you go. More than enough fun things you can do in one day just a short drive from Spokane. I hope you can get chance to explore some of the things I have outlined for you.