Sandpoint Acclaim Best of the Road’s Top Ski Town
–Rand McNally
'Vibrant downtown and one of the prettiest lake beaches in the West.’
–Country Living Magazine
‘An idyllic adventure haven.’
–National Geographic Adventure
‘A Norman Rockwell-Meets-Ansel Adams Classic.’
–USA Today
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'Vibrant downtown and one of the prettiest lake beaches in the West.’
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–Country Living Magazine
‘An idyllic adventure haven.’
–National Geographic Adventure
‘A Norman Rockwell-MeetsAnsel Adams Classic.’
–USA Today
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naturally up in the mountains. Railfans are drawn to the town’s renowned train funnel, while geology fans are awed by the region’s pivotal role in the colossal Ice Age floods. Don’t forget a swim-and-sun visit to City Beach, located in the heart of Sandpoint on Lake Pend Oreille. Plus, bird enthusiasts and wildlife lovers find numerous venues within a short distance to observe nature in action. Wine and beer buffs have something to cheer about at Sandpoint’s award-winning breweries and winery; plus, an impressive selection of gourmet-fare restaurants will delight even the most discerning palate. Find your groove in Sandpoint. There’s a pace – and place – for everyone!
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800.635.2534 208.263.3194
Best Western Kootenai River Inn & Spa 888.875.8259 208.267.8511
Days Inn
800.329.7466 208.263.1222
Guesthouse Lodge-Sandpoint
800.214.8378 208.263.2210
Holiday Inn Express & Suites
888.465.4329 208.255.4500
Howard Johnson Inn
800.466.4656 208.263.5383
K2 Inn La Quinta Inn
Lodge at Sandpoint
208.263.2211
Sandpoint Quality Inn
866.519.7683 208.263.2111
Silver Lake Motel
800.732.8094
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ResoRts, Condos and VaCatIon Rentals 26 Harbor View Luxury Home
888.366.4378 949.887.8814
A Day On The Lake Vacation Rentals 877.890.2444 208.755.4958 Archer Vacation Condos
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877.982.2954 509.382.2954
Dover Bay Waterfront Resort
208.263.5493
From the Heart Ranch
208.265.2788
Hill’s Resort
208.443.2551
Pend Oreille Shores Resort
208.264.5828
Sandpoint Vacation Rentals
866.263.7570 208.263.7570
Schweitzer Mountain Resort
800.831.8810 208.263.9555
StoneRidge Golf Community
800.952.2948 208.437.3148
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208.266.0490
Log Spirit Bed & Breakfast
208.683.4722
North Idaho Bed & Breakfast
800.335.1232 208.667.1232
Sleep’s Cabins
866.302.2122 208.255.2122
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208.263.0505
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PanhandleBank.com
Dover Bay Resort
208.265.1597
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208.443.2551
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800-562-4788
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208.263.2211
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Sandpoint Business & Events Center
208.263.7770
Sandpoint Quality Inn
208.263.2111 / 866.519.7683
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Silverwood Theme Park
208.683.3400
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208.255.2122 / 866.302.2122
Western Pleasure Guest Ranch
208.263.9066 / 888.863.9066
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Bottle Bay Resort (Seasonal)
Bottle Bay
208.263.5916
Fine Dining
Cabinet Mountain Coffee
Schweitzer Mountain
208.263.9555
Chimney Rock Grill
Schweitzer Mountain
208.255.3071
Dover Bay Café
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208.263.9595
Pizza, Salads, Burgers
Schweitzer Mountain
208.263.9555
Wine, Specialty Market
Hill’s Resort
Priest Lake
208.443.2551
Steak and Seafood
Lakeview Café
Schweitzer Mountain
208.263.9555
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Lindy’s Restaurant at Silverwood
Athol
208.683.3400
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Mojo Coyote Café
Schweitzer Mountain
208.263.9555
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Schweitzer Mountain
208.255.7508
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Schweitzer Mountain
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208.267.8511
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Taps Lounge
Schweitzer Mountain
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Trinity at City Beach
Sandpoint
208.255.7558
Steak and Seafood
Coffee and Pastries
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208.265.6467
Café and Market
208.263.0596
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208.264.5311
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208.265.2000
Garfield Shores Resort & Marina Club
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MickDuff’s Brewing Co. Pend Oreille Pasta & Wine Market Spuds Rotisserie and Grill Stacey’s Country Kitchen Sweet Lou’s (Seasonal, Hope) Sweet Lou’s (Ponderay) Subway of Sandpoint & Ponderay Tango Café The Loading Dock The Pita Pit
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e V e ntS 20 12 Jan ua ry Banff mountain Film Festival. Award-winning films world tour, Jan. 26-28 at the Panida. 208-263-9191
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K&K Fishing derby. Lake Pend Oreille Idaho Club holds its annual spring fishing contest, april 28may 6. lpoic.org. 208-448-1365
m aY Every Saturday and Wednesday, May through October: sandpoint Farmers market. This open-air market of fresh produce, garden starts, handcrafts, flowers, food and music runs for the season at Farmin Park. SandpointFarmersMarket.com. 208-597-3355 lost in the ’50s. Sandpoint goes retro may 17-20, with a vintage car parade, concerts, a street dance, car rally and fun run. lostinthe50s.org. 208-265-5678 american hero Weekend. Silverwood Theme Park, free admission to all military, police officers and firefighters on Memorial Day Weekend, may 26-28. Silverwood ThemePark.com. 208-683-3400
Pied Piper. Pend Oreille Arts Council sponsors Missoula Children’s Theatre play in the Panida Theater, Feb. 4. ArtinSandpoint.org. 208-263-6139 the good lovelies. Pend Oreille Arts Council presents funky trio’s musical performance in the Panida Theater, Feb. 7. ArtinSandpoint.org. 208-263-6139 sandpoint Winter carnival. The community celebrates the season with contests, parties and family events, Feb. 17-26. Sponsored by Downtown Sandpoint Business Association and Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce. SandpointWinterCarnival.com. 800-800-2106 or 208-255-1876 sandpoint ski Joring. 1 horse, 1 rope, 1 skier, Feb. Schw eitze 18-19. SandpointSkiJoring.com. 208-263-2161 r taste of sandpoint. Annual event at Sandpoint Events Center where local restaurants offer up samples of fine food and drinks, Feb. 23. SandpointChamber.com. 208-263-2161 Outrageous air show. Aerial acrobatics show with fireworks at Schweitzer, Feb. 24-25. Schweitzer.com. 208-263-9555 summer sounds ounds at Park Place. Free concert maRch series with shows every student art show. Pend Oreille Arts Council hosts annual art show with Saturday from Memorial reception at the Power House, march 2. ArtinSandpoint.org. 208-263-6139 Day Weekend through Labor Day Weekend the Follies. Annual Angels Over Sandpoint production features zany local at Park Place stage, acts at the Panida Theater, march 2-3 and 9-10. 208-597-3670 chaf e 150 corner of First and grom stomp. Schweitzer hosts a grom-sized slopestyle and boardercross June 2 Cedar. ArtinSandpoint. competition march 11 for those ages 6-11. Schweitzer.com. 208-263-9555 org. 208-263-6139 stomp games. Schweitzer hosts some of the best riders in the region for rail jam, slopestyle and ridercross contests, march 16-18. Schweitzer.com. Jun e 208-263-9555 chaFe 150. Sponsored by Panhandle Alliance for Boston Brass. Pend Oreille Arts Council presents one-of-a-kind brass quintet Education, this benefit ride takes bicyclists on a at the Panida Theater, march 30. 208-263-6139 147.2-mile route through Idaho and Montana, June 2. Chafe150.org. 24 hours of schweitzer. 24-hour ski-a-thon raises money for cystinosis 208-263-7040 research, march 30-31. 24HoursforHank.org. 208-263-9555 summer sampler. Taste cuisine of Sandpoint’s finest restaurants at Farmin
a pRiL tropical daze. Season-ending fun festival at Schweitzer Mountain Resort with games, derbies and live music, april 7-8. Schweitzer.com. 208-263-9555 annual Wine tasting, dinner and auction. The Festival at Sandpoint hosts annual fundraiser at the Bonner County Fairgrounds, april 27. 208-265-4554 10
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Park plus enjoy cook-offs and more, June 21. SandpointChamber.org. 800-800-2106 artWalk. Opening receptions June 22 for the 25th annual revolving art exhibit at 20 or so gallery locations downtown through sept. 9, sponsored by POAC. ArtinSandpoint.org. 208-263-6139
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sschweitzer Fall Fest. Annual outdoor music festival at Schweitzer, sept. 1-2. Schweitzer.com. 208-263-9555 silverwood coaster classic car show. One of the largest in the region, sept. 1-2. SilverwoodThemePark.com. 208-683-3400 hharvest Party. Annual event sept. 7-9 at Pend d’Oreille Winery
JuLY independence day. Parades downtown the S followed by stage performances and cenic haLf Sept fireworks at City Beach, July 4. . 16 208-263-4118 Jacey’s race. Competitive 5k race for runners and walkers, and 1k race for kids; proceeds benefit local children with cancer or life-threatening illnesses, July 8. JaceysRace.org. Festival at sandpoint art unveiling. Fine art poster unveiling for the festival at Dover Bay, July 12. 208-265-4554 sandpoint Wooden Boat Festival. Downtown events plus classic wooden boat parade along Sand Creek, July 13-15. Sponsored by the Inland Empire Antique and Classic Boat Society and Downtown Sandpoint Business Association. WoodBoatFestival.com. 208-255-1876 mountain m music Festival. Outdoor concerts on the mountain, plus family activities, July 21. Schweitzer.com. 208-263-9555 ccrazy days. Downtown merchants offer big deals July 28 in annual sidewalk sale. Sponsored by Downtown Sandpoint Business Association. DowntownSandpoint.com. 208-255-1876
a u G u St ttwilight Bike racing series. Weekly races and after-event
parties at Schweitzer, on Wednesdays. Schweitzer.com. 208-263-9555 Festival at sandpoint. 30th annual internationally renowned outdoor concert series at Memorial Field, aaug. 2-12. FestivalatSandpoint.com. 888-265-4554 llong Bridge swim. 18th annual 1.76-mile swim across Lake Pend Oreille, aug. 4. LongBridgeSwim. iM w S idge com. 208-265-5412 ng br ug. 4 schweitzer huckleberry Festival. Celebration in honor of the native huckleberry at Schweitzer, aug. 5. Schweitzer.com. 208-263-9555 artists’ studio tour. Ninth annual self-guided driving tour of working studios over two weekends, aug. 11-12 and 18-19. ArtTourDrive.org. 800-800-2106 Wings Over sandpoint Fly-in. Regional pilots fly into Sandpoint Airport, or onto Lake Pend Oreille for seaplanes, aug. 11, and hold a breakfast and aircraft display, sponsored by the Sandpoint EAA Chapter 1441. 208-255-9954 arts & crafts Fair. POAC’s annual juried art exhibit at City Beach with kids’ activities and more, aug. 11-12. ArtinSandpoint.org. 208-263-6139 Bonner county Fair and rodeo. Rodeo aug. 17-18 precedes annual county fair, aug. 21-25, at the fairgrounds. 208-263-8414
with family-friendly activities, food sampling, wine tasting and live music. POWine.com. 208-265-8545 the scenic half. Third annual 5K/10K and half marathon sept. 16 around scenic Sandpoint. TheScenicHalf.com. 208-263-2161 Wacanid ride. Bicycle 344-mile Wa WaCanId Ride, sept. 17-22, presented by the International Selkirk Loop and Rotary International. WaCanId.com. 888-823-2626 idaho draft horse and mule internanternational. The Northwest’s largest draft horse and mule expo, sept. 20-23
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arts and crafts, and displays at Farmin Park. SandpointFarmersMarket.com. 208-597-3355 Warren miller ski Film. Annual event sponsored by Alpine Shop at the Panida Theater. 208-263-5157 scarywood haunted nights. Silverwood Theme Park turns into Scarywood during the month of October. ScarywoodHaunt.com. 208-683-3400
n oVem BeR holly eve. Holiday fashion show and gala benefit, at the Sandpoint Events Center, nov. 17. 208-263-8956 thanksgiving Fishing derby. Lake Pend Oreille Idaho Club’s annual fall fishing contest, nov. 17-21 and 23-25. lpoic.org. 208-448-1365 holidays in sandpoint. Special events start with tree lighting ceremony and caroling nov. 23 and continues through Jan. 1. Sponsored by Downtown Sandpoint Business Association. DowntownSandpoint.com. 208-255-1876
Dec em BeR santa’s traditional schweitzer visit. Santa hits the slopes and stops off at the Selkirk Lodge, dec. 24. Schweitzer.com. 208-263-9555 new year’s eve. Come dec. 31, Schweitzer hosts multiple parties to usher in
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208.255.7100
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A Day On The Laked
208.687.1450
Boat and personal watercraft rentals. ADayontheLake.com
All About Adventuresd
208.263.6959
Guides trips for kayak, canoe and SUP. AllAboutAdventures.com
Bottle Bay Resort and Marinad
208.263.5916
Moorage, kayak, canoe and paddleboat rentals. BottleBayResort.com
Dover Bay Marina & Resortd
208.263.5493
Full-service marina. Kayak and canoe rentals. DoverBayIdaho.com
Lake Pend Oreille Cruisesd
208.255.5253
All aboard the unique Shawnodese. LakePendOreilleCruises.com
Lodge at Sandpointd
208.263.2211
Canoe and kayak rentals. LodgeAtSandpoint.com
Sandpoint Marine & Motorsportsd
208.263.1535
Boat and other watercraft rentals. SandpointMarineAndMotorsports.com
Sandpoint & Holiday Shores Marinasd
208.263.3083
Marina, marine gas, boat slips. SandpointWaterfront.com
208.597.5020
On Lake Pend Oreille and the Clark Fork River. GoFishCharters.org
Mirror Lake Golf Course
208.267.5314
9-hole course in Bonners Ferry.
Priest Lake Golf Course
208.443.2525
18-hole championship course in the woods. PriestLakeGolfCourse.com
Ranch Club Golf Course
208.448.1731
9-hole course in Priest River. RanchClubGolfCourse.com
Sandpoint Elks Golf Club
208.263.4321
9-hole community golf course, restaurant. SandpointElksGolfCourse.com
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Hi k i n g / m o u n tAi n B i k in g / C HA ir li Ft r i DE s All About Adventuresd
208.263.6959
Bicycling and fishing hikes in the Selkirks. AllAboutAdventures.com
Dover Bay Waterfront Resortd
208.265.1597
Nine miles of trails through natural preserves. DoverBayIdaho.com
Farragut State Park
208.683.2425
More than 40 miles of trails to explore. IdahoParks.org
Kootenai National Wildlife Refuge
208.267.3888
Foot trails offer views of wildlife habitat. fws.gov/Kootenai
Priest Lake
208.443.2512
Abundance of trails in the Selkirk Mountains. PriestLake.org
Round Lake State Park
208.263.3489
Three trails surround 58-acre lake. IdahoParks.org
Sandpoint Ranger District
208.263.5111
75 trails on over 270 miles of developed routes. fs.fed.us/ipnf
Schweitzer Mountain Resortd
208.255.3081
Zip line, hiking, mountain biking and more. Schweitzer.com
WaterLife Discovery Center
208.769.1414
Interpretive trails along the Pend Oreille River
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H o r s e ba c k r i di n g Mountain Horse Adventures
208.263.8768
Trail rides on Schweitzer Mountain. MountainHorseAdventures.com
Western Pleasure Guest Ranchd
208.263.9066
Trail rides, lessons and more. WesternPleasureRanch.com
208.290.3257
Backcountry flying tours. Sandpoint.com/seaplane
The International Selkirk Loop
888.823.2626
Scenic drive through Idaho, Washington and Canada. SelkirkLoop.org
Pend Oreille National Scenic Byway
208.267.0822
33-mile drive through postcard-quality scenery. IdahoByways.gov
208.263.6633
Complete fitness facility with indoor lane pool. SandpointWest.com
208.683.3400
The Northwest’s largest theme park. SilverwoodThemePark.com
Action Water Sportsd
208.255.7100
Private tours with chartered captains. ActionWaterSportsLessons.com
Albeni Falls Dam Tour
208.437.3133
Guided tours of the powerhouse. nws.usace.army.mil
All About Adventuresd
208.263.6959
Bicycling and fishing hikes in the Selkirks. AllAboutAdventures.com
Lake Pend Oreille Cruisesd
208.255.5253
Public and private tours. LakePendOreilleCruises.com
WaterLife Discovery Center
208.769.1414
Self-guided tour on the Pend Oreille River
Wolf People
208.263.1100
Tours at the store on Hwy 95 in Cocolalla and at the compound
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Ice F I s h I ng & sk atI n g Round Lake State Park
208.263.3489
Staff-maintained skating on the lake. IdahoParks.org
Sandpoint City Beach/Sand Creek
208.263.3613
Staff-maintained skating downtown. CityofSandpoint.com
skII ng/ no r d I c skI I n g / s n ow b o a rdI n g / sn ow shoeI n g/ t ubIn g/ t er r aI n Par k Farragut State Park
208.683.2425
7.5 miles of groomed ski trails. IdahoParks.org
Priest Lake Nordic Center
208.443.3191
Groomed Nordic trail system. PriestLakeGolfCourse.com
Schweitzer Mountain Resortd
208.263.9555
Skiing and snowboarding, tubing, zip line and snowshoeing. Schweitzer.com
Selkirk Powder Companyd
866.464.3246
Backcountry skiing and snowboarding. SelkirkPowder.com
Western Pleasure Guest Ranchd
208.263.9066
Cross-country skiing and showshoeing on groomed trails
208.263.9066
Nostalgic, horse-drawn rides. WesternPleasureRanch.com
208.263.6959
Guided snowmobile rides. SelkirkPowder.com
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Disclaimer: All activities dependent on weather conditions during shoulder seasons.
Frie nd S oF t ouri S m Big Leap Creative – Public Relations
208.290.2525
Bonner County Daily Bee
208.263.9534
Discovery Maps and Guides
877.820.7822
Evergreen Realty
800.829.6370
Family Health Center
208.263.1435
Sandpoint Magazine/SandpointOnline.com
208.263.3573
Tomlinson Sotheby’s International Realty
208.282.6880
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The Sandpoint, Idaho Visitor Guide is a publication of the Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce in partnership with Downtown Sandpoint, produced by Keokee, keokee.com Cover photos by Kirk Miller and Woods Wheatcroft. Photos courtesy of Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce members, Jason Duchow, Gary Lirette, Doug Marshall, Matt Mills McKnight, Kirk Miller, Billie Jean Plaster, Schweitzer Mountain Resort and Woods Wheatcroft
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Wine r ie s / B re W e ri e s / TasT i n g r oom s / T our s Coldwater Creek Wine Bard Laughing Dog Brewingd MickDuff’s Brewing Company Pend d’Oreille Wineryd Your Complete Wine Shoppe
208.263.6971 208.263.9222 208.255.4351 208.265.8545 208.263.2444
Wine and beer, gourmet food, fireplace, live music. ColdwaterCreek.com Take a tour and taste handcrafted ales. LaughingDogBrewing.com Brewing ales and root beer and serving pub fare. Mickduffs.com Tasting room, tours, tapas café, special events, live music. POWine.com Beer and wine kits. Make your own or sample some of ours.
208.255.4321 208.263.2344 208.683.2425
Honoring America’s inventors and aviators. BirdAviationMuseum.com Showcasing history and development of Bonner County. History of World War II’s Farragut Naval Training Station. IdahoParks.org
Bonner Mall Coldwater Creekd Downtown Sandpoint Business Association Litehouse Bleu Cheese Factory/Gifts
208.263.4272 208.263.2265 208.255.1876 208.263.2030
Major retailers and variety shopping Retailer’s flagship store in Sandpoint. ColdwaterCreek.com Pedestrian-friendly assortment of shops. DowntownSandpoint.com Largest selection of huckleberry products, salad dressings, cheese, gifts. Litehousefoods.com
Sandpoint Shopping Districtd Schweitzer Villaged
208.265.7900 208.263.9555
Unique shopping experience in the heart of Sandpoint. SandpointShoppingDistrict.com Fine outdoor clothing and gear, artists studio, and more. Schweitzer.com
208.263.5616 208.263.6205 208.263.1103
Luxury spa in downtown Sandpoint featuring the latest techniques. SpaAtSeasons.com Extensive menu of skin treatments Elegant, relaxing atmosphere, affordable and convenient. TheWildflowerDaySpa.com
208.263.7147 208.263.9191
Six-theater facility features first-run movies. Reel.net Historic theater in the heart of Sandpoint. Panida.org
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Th e aT e r Bonner Mall Cinemas Panida Theater and Little Theater
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Community-run bouldering gym. SandpointRockGym.com
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Sandpoint is only 90 minutes from Spokane, Wash., and easily accessible by air, rail or car. AIR: Sandpoint Airport accommodates private planes. airnav.com/airport/SZT (208.263.9102). The Spokane International Airport is 86 miles southwest on Interstate 90. For airport shuttle service call White Tail at 208.448.0848. RAIL: Amtrak Empire Builder stops in downtown Sandpoint, with connections west to Seattle and Portland and east to Minneapolis and Chicago. Amtrak.com CAR: At the crossroads of Highways 95, 2 and 200 with easy access from Washington, Montana and Canada. I-90 passes 45 miles south of Sandpoint. Take Highway 95 north from Coeur d’Alene. Rentals are available in Sandpoint: Taylor & Sons Chevrolet, 866.613.9199 or 208.263.2138; Thrifty Car Rental, 800.367.2277 or 208.255.7909; and SilverWing Hertz, 208.263.9102.
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TRAN S P O R TAT I ON Selkirks-Pend Oreille Transit, known as the SPOT bus, services the Greater Sandpoint area. Buses circle the route once each hour going north or south bound, and the stops are marked with the SPOT bus sign. During ski season catch a connector to the Schweitzer bus. 208.597.7606 White Tail Transportation shuttle to and from the Spokane Airport services the Greater Sandpoint area. 208.448.0848 Air Idaho Charters provides on-demand flights to the Lower 48 states. 208.304.0883
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FIDO (Friendly intelligent dog owners) Best spOts Dog Beach, between the train trestle and the long Bridge Lakeview Park, on ontario street next to Memorial Field Hickory Street Park, one block west of Boyer Pend Oreille Veterinary Pet Park, 895 Kootenai Cutoff rd. in Ponderay *sorry, no dogs allowed at any time at City Beach, Farmin Park or any other city park not noted. with the exception of the locations mentioned above, your pup is welcome as long as you have a leash and a pooch pick-up bag. Pet-friendly lodging is marked on the lodging page of this guide.
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