Things To Do

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Once you arrive, it will become immediately evident why Coeur d'Alene is called the playground of the Northwest. Whether you prefer active outdoors endeavors, leisurely played rounds of golf or a relaxing day at the spa, there is no shortage of things to do. As you'll see below, Coeur d'Alene offers a wide variety of activities for delegates and guests, should you choose to arrive early or stay beyond the convention.

Information courtesy of The Coeur d'Alene Visitor's Bureau and The Coeur d'Alene Resort.

On the Water

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The pristine serenity of the Lake Coeur d'Alene and its surroundings has earned it a reputation as one of the world's most beautiful sights. Enjoy the friendly atmosphere of the City Beach and numerous water activities, including water skiing, wakeboarding, fishing, jet skiing, parasailing, boat cruises, seaplane rides, kayaking and more.

North Idaho's plentiful waterways offer great canoeing, kayaking, rafting and power boating opportunities, and with over 50 boater access sites, there are lots of places to get on the water.

 

On the Golf Course

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The Coeur d'Alene Resort has been christened "America's Greatest Golf Experience" based on amenities both seen and unseen, that golfers enjoy at this Northwest Gem.

The Coeur d'Alene Resort Golf Course is nestled in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains on the shores of beautiful Lake Coeur d'Alene in North Idaho. Opening in 1991 to unprecedented reviews and awards, The Coeur d'Alene Resort Golf Course established itself as a premier destination golf course debuting as the #11 resort golf course in the nation, while unveiling an extraordinary #1 ranking in the category of "Beauty and Esthetics" by Golf Digest.

Coeur d'Alene Golf Club
Established in 1953, Coeur d'Alene Golf Club is one of the finest public courses in the area. An old style layout that meanders through 100' pine trees, is perfect for all levels of players at very affordable prices.

Ponderosa Springs Golf Course
Ponderosa Springs is a fun 9 hole par 3 course located at the Ponderosa Springs Golf Course facility in Coeur D Alene, ID. From the longest tees it presents 1,234 yards of golf for a par of 27. The course was designed by Jim Krause and opened in 1968.

Black Rock
Black Rock's Jim Engh-designed, championship golf course is destined to be recognized as one of the premier golf experiences in the country: 7,000 yards of rolling hills, cascading water, black rock cliffs and panoramic lake views. The Jim Engh course was named "Bet New Private Course in America" by Golf Digest and is currently ranked #27 on the 100 Best Courses in America by Golf Digest.

In the Air

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Sea Plane Excursions
Experience the wonder and excitement of a seaplane flight over the breathtaking beauty of North Idaho. Sightseeing and charter flights from what has been rated "one of the most beautiful" places in the world. Ask about group rates, charter flights, and flights of longer duration.

Bald eagle watching:
Not only does Northern Idaho offer breathtaking vistas, but it also offers visitors some of the most exquisite wildlife as well. Plan to take some time to go on one of the many wildlife viewing excursions offered

On the Trails

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Route of the Hiawatha
The Crown Jewel of Rail Trails! A 13-mile historic rail trail through nine train tunnels and across seven skyhigh trestles, for mountain biking and hiking. Shuttle service. Bike, helmet and light rentals. Located on the ID/MT border.

Coeur d'Alene Parkway
Follows North Idaho Centennial Trail east from Coeur d'Alene to Higgens Point
Coeur d'Alene, ID 83815
Phone: 208-699-2224

North Idaho Centennial Trail
105 N. 1st. St. Ste.#100 Idaho/Washington State line to Higgens Point.
Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814
Phone: 208.292.1634

Trail of the Coeur d'Alenes
Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814
Phone: 208-682-3814

Tubbs Hill
West-South end of 3rd Street.
East-10th Street and E. Lakeshore Drive
Coeur d'Alene, ID 83816

In the Spa

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Spa Coeur d'Alene
Surrounded by 140 acres of wilderness on pristine Lake Coeur d'Alene in northern Idaho, the highly anticipated Spa Coeur d'Alene made its lakeside debut in June 2006. The 15,000-square-foot spa is the work of a team of spa visionaries, including noted designer TAG Gaylean, whose passion for The Resort's extraordinary lakefront location inspired everything from spa interiors to operation.

A collection of carefully researched, indigenous "Oh" (only here) spa experiences draws the outdoors in. Relying on the medicinal value of Idaho's fragrant spruce, cedar and mineral-rich lake algae to soothe and revitalize, the Spa's unique treatments for men and women include wraps, exfoliations, massage, facials and hydrotherapy baths. Among the signature treatments are:

Spruce & Cedar Vitality Bath
Forest Mineral Scrub
Mountain Lake Natural Spirulina Wrap