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  • filter_dramaUnderstand
    • Reception

      Sandpoint is a region in transition. From humble timber and fishing beginnings, Sandpoint has been rocketed to among the top destinations in the West, indeed the nation. It was number one on USA Today's List of Unforgettable Summer Vacations, Rand McNally's 2011 'Best of the Road' Most Beautiful Small Town, Sunset Magazine's top small Western Town, along with numerous other distinctions.

    • Geographical Layout

      This article could perhaps be more accurately titled East Bonner County. The region generally known as Sandpoint is actually a collection of small communities lining highways 2, 95 & 200, the largest of which being the actual Sandpoint. Excluding Sandpoint, they are the following:
      *Careywood 18 miles south of Sandpoint, Hwy 95.
      *Cocallala 12 miles south of Sandpoint, Hwy 95.
      *Westmond 10 miles south of Sandpoint, Hwy 95.
      *Dufort 8 miles south of Sandpoint, Hwy 95.
      *Algoma 6 miles south of Sandpoint, Hwy 95
      *Sagle 5 miles south of Sandpoint, Hwy 95

      *Ponderay 3 miles north of Sandpoint, sandwiched between Hwy 95/2 and Hwy 200.
      *Kootenai 4 miles north of Sandpoint, Hwy 200.

      *Sunnyside 6 miles east of Sandpoint, Hwy 200
      *Oden Bay 8 miles east of Sandpoint, Hwy 200.
      *Trestle Creek 14 miles east of Sandpoint, Hwy 200.
      *Hope 16 miles east of Sandpoint, Hwy 200.
      *East Hope 17 miles east of Sandpoint, Hwy 200
      *Beyond Hope 21 miles east of Sandpoint, Hwy 200

      *Dover 3 miles west of Sandpoint, Hwy 2.
      *Wrencoe 9 miles west of Sandpoint, Hwy 2
      *LaClede 14 miles west of Sandpoint, Hwy 2.

    • Climate

      Located just north of the 48th parallel, Sandpoint's climate is unique in the region. Although found not far from the deserts of Eastern Washington, Northern Idaho is on the rainy side of the next mountain chain - the [wiki=4db62d50162a1469e6f7bb3aa0d5da12]Rocky Mountains[/wiki]. Many climate maps show Sandpoint as arid or semi-arid but this is not accurate. With long, usually cold winters (average temperatures are generally below freezing, and dip to -20F for a week or two in February) and short, hot summers, (80-90F is the average, but be prepared for up to 100F for short periods) Sandpoint resembles a hemiboreal or even boreal climate, similar to the southern interior of Alaska ([wiki=b1ae352c5ad6ed869f4b22ebc7d60770]Fairbanks[/wiki] and the like, with milder winters).
      Winter lasts from late November to March, whereas summer weather doesn't hit until July and peaks in August. Spring (April-June) and autumn (September-early November) are generally rainy and cool.
      Storms are common - thunderstorms are the norm for hot summer afternoons and windstorms strike the most in spring.

  • filter_dramaGet in
    • By plane

      Sandpoint does have an airport, unfortunately it is only serviced by charter planes and even then, getting in and out is complex and expensive. If you want to fly in, [wiki=3c94d8a5cbd6b27c548655aa7d67c38d]Spokane[/wiki] International Airport (GEG) is your best bet. Located about 2 hours southwest of Sandpoint, it is serviced by Horizon Air, Frontier, Alaska, Delta, American/US Air, United, Southwest and Allegiant. Most flights bound for, and departing from, GEG leave from/go to Seattle/Portland, however non-stop service is also available to the following destinations: Boise, Los Angeles, Oakland, Las Vegas, Pheonix, Honolulu, Minneapolis, Chicago and Denver.

    • By car

      From Seattle/[wiki=e7410c7c47562ef40b190763b5487c89]Portland[/wiki] Driving east from the west coast, you have two options. I-90 eastboand is the fastest, but it is mostly barren steppe and scrubland. In [wiki=8e049f9d62b0479d065db35692227b63]Coeur d'Alene[/wiki], take Hwy 95 north to Sandpoint. The scenic alternative to I-90 is Hwy 2- which winds through northern [wiki=c6ffc2d70b978e12755363d046d212f0]Washington[/wiki] and drops you off right in Sandpoint. It is slightly longer, though.
      *From Boise Take Highway 55 or 95 north through the state. Though it is two lane most of its length, it is the shortest route, and takes about the same or slightly less than the alternative through eastern Oregon and Washington.
      *From the East I-90 westbound is your best bet. Same drill- take 95 at Coeur d'Alene. For an alternative, Hwy 200 winds through northernwestern [wiki=a8088b760fb315d2964735686800b203]Montana[/wiki], following the Clark Fork River gorge.

    • By train

      Sandpoint has a small station on the Amtrak [wiki=17a9565fb5cb121d7d8c6e18d59bda55]Empire Builder[/wiki] Line, [http://www.amtrak.com/servlet/ContentServer?pagename=Amtrak/am2Route/Horizontal_Route_Page&c=am2Route&cid=1081256321887&ssid=135] which runs from Chicago to Seattle/Portland, and services most of the northern Midwest and Northwest. All Amtrak trains arrive and depart from Sandpoint at ungodly hours, but accommodations (hotels, motels, B&B's) are available.

    • By bus

      Greyhound Bus Lines [http://www.greyhound.com] operate a station in Coeur d'Alene, a large town south of Sandpoint. From Coeur d'Alene, you can take a N.I.C.E (The North Idaho Community Express) Bus to Sandpoint.

      **Edit: The N.I.C.E service has been discontinued for several years now. Currently (2014), there is very little public transportation between Sandpoint and Couer d'Alene, and what exists can be very expensive.

  • filter_dramaGet around
    Although Sandpoint bills itself as a walking town, you can't really see everything without a car, or a bike if you're athletic.
    • Public transportation

      Sandpoint's S.P.O.T. bus is free to ride and runs from approximately 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. daily. There are stops at multiple area destinations including Ponderay, Kootenai, Sagle, Dover and the Schweitzer Bus Barn, as well as many stops in town. Schweitzer runs shuttles from the bus barn to the lodge multiple times daily during ski season. The NICE Bus runs from Sandpoint to Coeur d'Alene. White Tail Transportation is a paid shuttle service which covers the entire region.

    • Taxis

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    • Car Rental

      For car rentals from the airport, see [wiki=3c94d8a5cbd6b27c548655aa7d67c38d]Spokane[/wiki].
      * Sandpoint's only full service fixed base operations for aircraft big and small. Hertz Car Rentals are available on the field.
      *

    • Bike Rental

      Bikes can be rented at any of the downtown bike shops.

  • filter_dramaSee
    Yearly music festival.
    *Rockin' good veggies, flowers, crafts and food. Real people doin' real things.
    *Annual, family friendly fly-in event showcasing aviation in the northwest including classics and home built aircraft. Every August!
  • filter_dramaDo
    "Sandpoint City Beach is a beach not like many others. It is clean, un-crowded and has about the best scenic view you could ask for while basking in the sun."
    *24.5 acres, 3 full size softball diamonds, medium size baseball diamond, soccer fields, football fields, and 2 tennis courts. Kids' play area includes slide, swing sets, and youth climbing apparatus.
    *Annual, family friendly fly-in event showcasing aviation in the northwest including classics and home built aircraft. Every August!
    *"Since 1983, the non-profit Festival at Sandpoint has hosted its internationally renowned August summer concert series in a casual and relaxed atmosphere at Memorial Field, in Sandpoint, Idaho. The Festival is audience friendly. It is a customized concert experience without equal. You can feast on fabulous food and beverages on "Festival Street," or bring your own picnic basket and cooler from home. You can stretch out on a blanket, cruise in a lawn chair (bring your own or rent ours), sit in the grandstands or let loose in our dancing areas."
    *Described as one of the countries best "Under the radar" ski resorts, Schweitzer is an awesome family resort that averages 300 inches a year of snow and powder. Standing at the top you can see three states and one province. Cat-skiing and cross-country skiing are also available.
    *"Lost in the 50’s is your weekend of Cars - Music and just havin’ fun!" A Sandpoint spring tradition, always the 3rd week in May.
    *An amazing collection of WWI to current aircraft centered around the amazing life experiences of Dr. Forest Bird. Besides all of the aircraft on display, there are displays of several significant inventions. Not to be missed!
  • filter_dramaBuy
    • Art Galleries

      A huge collection of fun and funky art, running the gamut from glass jewelry to handmade soap to computer generated fractals, and everything in between. A Sandpoint must-see.
      * Located on the world-famous Cedar Street Bridge, this collection of small shops has something for everyone, and the European style cafe at the front serves premium crafted (gourmet) gelatto to boot.
      * Featuring the work of famous Sandpoint photographer, the late Ross Hall, one of the oldest stores dating back to 1906. See Sandpoint as it used to be!
      * Specializing in gorgeous glass works of art, including light fixtures and sculptures.
      *
      * Beautiful hand-painted tiles for use on signs, in your kitchen/bathroom, or anywhere else that needs some ceramic sprucing-up!
      * Featuring the work of Sandpoint native Ward Tollbom, also offers custom framing.
      * Sandpoint's largest jewelry gallery, specializing in gold but offering other precious jewels and medals too.

    • Clothing Shops

      Fun and funky women's fashions- also sells hats, incense, and jewelry!
      * Upscale fashions in a laid back, consignment style atmosphere. Proceeds benefit the Sandpoint Community Assistance League.
      * Among Sandpoint's pricier clothing stores, but nevertheless worth a look. Chock full of beautiful dresses and casual women's wear. Check out the sale rack for some great deals!
      * Snow River has a great selection of authentic UGG boots and footwear year round. Their handmade sheepskin slippers have a loyal following from all over the world. They also have comfortable clothes. A really nice store to visit!

    • Athletic

      With a large stock of all sorts of outdoor necessities, from clothing to kayaks, OE is a great place for athletic tourists and locals alike.
      * Specializing in skis and snowboards, come summer this diminutive shop on busy Church street transforms into a water sports paradise. Also stocks various styles of athletic apparel.
      * This large store stocks mostly athletic shoes, but also carries a variety of clothing and athletic equipment.
      * Athletic apparel is the order of the day here, but Finan's also stocks natural fiber clothing in men and women's styles, plus kids sizes. Check out their neat shoes, too!

  • filter_dramaEat
    For a small town in a relatively remote region, Sandpoint contains a disproportionate number (60+ but not all are listed here) of restaurants of all sorts, likely because of its strong tourist economy. In addition to locally-owned restaurants listed below, Sandpoint hosts several fast food chains.

    Sandpoint holds two "food festivals" annually- A Taste of Sandpoint in February (part of the Winter Carnival) and Sandpoint Summer Sampler' in mid June. Both feature many local restaurants in a fun and artsy setting. These events are hosted by the Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce.

    Every town has a specialty, and Sandpoint's is huckleberries. From huckleberry pie to huckleberry syrup to huckleberry daiquiris, you can find just about everything in huckleberry come summer. Local stores often carry some of the prepackaged stuff, like huckleberry candy bars, and restaurants usually serve some sort of huckleberry dessert. Huckleberry Ice Cream in particular seems to be the local favorite.

    All of Sandpoint's restaurants are casual, that is to say none of them have dress requirements. Even the most expensive restaurants will let you in wearing ripped jeans, but you may get some looks. That being said, you will probably also see many others dressed as you are!

    Price guide for an average entrée: $ = $20
    • Grills/Barbeque

      Perhaps Sandpoint's most well known local restaurant, Spuds' lunch menu is chock full of freshly made sandwiches of all sorts, plus delectable rotisserie chicken and, of course, lots of potatoes. At night, they pull the curtain on their walk up counter and do table service, with steaks, rotisserie chicken, tri-tip, and all sorts of other savory meals, plus several to-die-for desserts. $$

      * Located in a beautiful blue house on the corner of Lake & 2nd, just far enough from the bustle of the main strip, the Hydra is well known for their buffet, but their steaks are also excellent, as well as their extensive dessert menu. $$

      * Gourmet burgers seem to be the order of the day at Eichardts, but they also feature sandwiches, salads, and a full service bar. Sitting upstairs is recommended, especially with children. $-$$

      * Serving up Northwest cuisine with a seasonally changing menu, La Rosa has an extensive wine program and a full bar. Casual environment with a summer patio and fireplaces in both dining areas. $-$$$'

      * Located right on the lake with a beautiful lawn, this upscale restaurant offers all sorts of entrées, from steak and chicken to appetizers and a full service bar. $$

      * Located off the beaten path in Sagle, the Captn's Table is a modern take on a wild west saloon, complete with first class meals and a bar. Their specialty is their homemade cheesecake!$$

      * Specializing in Northwest cuisine, this grill has incredible views of Sandpoint, along with fresh fish, steaks, and a large dessert menu. $$

      * This restaurant on the water features unbelievably fresh fish and other goodies, in a gorgeous wooden Alaska-themed building with a nice patio right on the bay, this restaurant could easily be Sandpoint's best. $$$

      * Right at the Sagle end of the Long Bridge, you will find this fun family restaurant, with steaks, seafood, and other typical steakhouse fare. $$

      * Bonner County's only restaurant not actually attached to the ground (hence the name), the Floating Restaurant serves all sorts of Northwest specialties and is a great restaurant, but beware: the restrooms are on their own separate (small) floats, and during choppy water seasickness may be induced. (!) $$

    • Asian

      A local favorite, Bangkok is a hole in the wall place that serves up all sorts of authentic Thai meals in a delightfully decorated building. $$

      * With a huge menu and lots of tables, this is the best Chinese place to go when you have a crowd. It's often overlooked, and is never crowded, but the food is excellent. Just make sure you are very clear with your order, as the staff speaks very little English. $$

    • Italian

      Sandwiched between the Cedar Street Bridge and Eve's Leaves, this is perhaps the most underrated restaurant in all of Sandpoint. Their fresh homemade marinara sauce is full of ripe tomatoes, garlic, shallots, and tons of other goodies. Don't leave without having a slice of their Chocolate Mousse Pie or a Chocolate-Chip Cannoli! $$ [Note: As of September 2007 Arlos Ristorante is closed due to a fire which gutted the building. At this time it is unknown whether it will reopen. More information will be posted here as it becomes available. Open as of December 2008]

      * Formerly located in the in the house that now houses the Blue Moon Café, Ivanos serves up Italian dishes of all sorts with a lovely outdoor patio and a cute little café and bakery. $$-$$$

    • Pizza

      Sandpoint's classic pizzeria, Second Avenue features pizzas piled high with toppings as well as all sorts of local beers in a cute building filled with 50's memorabilia.$-$$

      * Although Hope is about a 20 minute drive from Sandpoint, it is well worth it with spectacular views of the lake and wetlands. Located on the side of a mountain overlooking the lake, Ice House Pizza serves up great pizza in a fun atmosphere, with occasional live music and a ping pong table. $-$$

      * Perched atop Schweitzer mountain among some of the best skiing the west has to offer, Thor's has been serving up excellent pizza for years. $-$$

  • filter_dramaDrink
    16 Beers on Tap! Ranging from local brews to PBR! Full service liquor bar, serving some of the best Mojito's and Margarita's we've seen in the inland northwest.
  • filter_dramaSleep
    full bar, extensive wine list, regional micro brews. open 4PM wedneSday -monday. closed tuesday
    *Located near the base of Schweitzer Mountain Ski Area with log cabin style rooms with premium 'log' furniture. Amenities include sauna and hot tub. Hotel is pet-friendly.
    *
  • filter_dramaGet out
    After all, there's way more to the region than just Sandpoint! In fact, Sandpoint makes a great hub from which to visit smaller (or sometimes larger) communities. Here are some places to start...
    • Hwy 95 Northbound

      Bonners Ferry Slightly smaller than Sandpoint, Bonners Ferry is a short drive from the Canadian border. It has a cute downtown full of shops and also the Kootenai Wildlife Refuge, where you can hike numerous trails or take a driving tour.
      *Porthill/Rickerts About the only thing interesting about these communities is that they lie exactly on the border and house the US/Canada customs. Unlike many more urban customs offices, waits are not usually long, but remember to bring birth certificates for all minors and identification for all adults, plus passports all around if your vacation falls in 2008 or after.
      *[wiki=42724eea85d604706cab82c3f0ca89c5]Cranbrook[/wiki], BC Cranbrook is a fun little town not far from the border, whose main attraction is Fort Steele. Fort Steele is a famous re-enactment/museum of pioneer life, complete with exhibits and tradespeople such as tin and blacksmiths, excellent views of Cranbrook, and many exhibits. A must see for all passerby.

    • Hwy 2 Westbound

      Priest River/Lake Past LaClede is the small timber town of Priest River. Priest River is home to a cute downtown, Albeni Falls Dam (which supplies the region's power) and plenty of wilderness ripe for discovering. Head north from Priest River, and you will find Priest Lake, a tiny resort town in the middle of nowhere.
      *Newport, WA Just over the Washington border lies Newport, also on the Pend Oreille river. Newport has lots of shops and a classically themed movie theater.
      *Beyond If you stay on 2, you will eventually end up in Sedro-Woolly and [wiki=bc749bf9526505f9fc8b4ab9930c3fa2]Burlington[/wiki] at the junction of Hwy 2 and I-5. Along the way you will pass through such famous destinations as [wiki=4eed451bcc62b272788260039f4e1585]Winthrop[/wiki] and Republic, all within a days drive of Sandpoint... or Seattle.

      [[Wikipedia:Sandpoint, Idaho]]

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