Maureen's Guidebook
Beautiful hikes
Some of my favorite short hikes! Hope you are able to enjoy them too!
This is an awesome trail a short walk from the house! Tons of breathtaking views of the lake and photo ops! I love that the community has preserved this chunk of nature for all to enjoy right downtown! The trail is dirt and has some spots of uneven terrain. The full trail takes about an hour with no stops and walking briskly. Even if you don’t have time to do the full trail you can pop on the trail head near the resort marina and in just a few feet have fantastic views! Well worth it all seasons!
270 locals recommend
Tubb's Hill
208 S 3rd StThis is an awesome trail a short walk from the house! Tons of breathtaking views of the lake and photo ops! I love that the community has preserved this chunk of nature for all to enjoy right downtown! The trail is dirt and has some spots of uneven terrain. The full trail takes about an hour with no stops and walking briskly. Even if you don’t have time to do the full trail you can pop on the trail head near the resort marina and in just a few feet have fantastic views! Well worth it all seasons!
Just a short drive (about 10 minutes from the house) the entry is marked with a cougar bay preserve sign and small parking area. Awesome lookout platform rewards you with a great panoramic view of the lake, and a chance to catch your breathe after chugging your way up the last bit of uphill. The trail can get muddy and slippery. Roots and rocks and sometimes fallen trees to navigate around or over. Because it’s a little more primitive than tubbs, can tend to be less busy.
7 locals recommend
Cougar Bay Nature Preserve
1636 S McAvoy RdJust a short drive (about 10 minutes from the house) the entry is marked with a cougar bay preserve sign and small parking area. Awesome lookout platform rewards you with a great panoramic view of the lake, and a chance to catch your breathe after chugging your way up the last bit of uphill. The trail can get muddy and slippery. Roots and rocks and sometimes fallen trees to navigate around or over. Because it’s a little more primitive than tubbs, can tend to be less busy.
This hike is about a 20 minute drive from the house. There’s a great view from a high midway vantage point! Great exercise!
69 locals recommend
Mineral Ridge Scenic Area
9200 ID-97This hike is about a 20 minute drive from the house. There’s a great view from a high midway vantage point! Great exercise!
This hike is in the neighboring town of Hayden. I haven’t explored here too much, but it a popular local multiuse favorite. One part has a great open view of Hayden. Great for mountain biking and dirt bikes!
8 locals recommend
Canfield Mountain Natural Trail (West)
2377 E Mountain Vista DrThis hike is in the neighboring town of Hayden. I haven’t explored here too much, but it a popular local multiuse favorite. One part has a great open view of Hayden. Great for mountain biking and dirt bikes!
Beautiful views of the falls from the dam. Tons of hiking for all levels. You can spend hours exploring or just pop in for a little look at the water. There are some areas you can get into with rocky lord of the rings style vibes. Take a screen shot of the map before you start, if you’re going for it! There are also well used rock climbing areas! I highly recommend this park even for a peek at the falls, picnic and play at the beach.
42 locals recommend
Q'emiln Park
12201 W Parkway DrBeautiful views of the falls from the dam. Tons of hiking for all levels. You can spend hours exploring or just pop in for a little look at the water. There are some areas you can get into with rocky lord of the rings style vibes. Take a screen shot of the map before you start, if you’re going for it! There are also well used rock climbing areas! I highly recommend this park even for a peek at the falls, picnic and play at the beach.
Sightseeing
Absolutely gorgeous beach next to the resort! If you like to walk you can start at the house and get to the beach area in about 10minutes!
44 locals recommend
Coeur d'Alene City Park
504 East Front AvenueAbsolutely gorgeous beach next to the resort! If you like to walk you can start at the house and get to the beach area in about 10minutes!
If you want a looong walk you can go past the city beach and continue on the trail along the river all the way to Riverstone park and back! This is my favorite jog with the dogs at night even in winter! The fort grounds neighborhood, north Idaho college campus , going under the highway bridge, the new development along the SPOKANE river are some of the highlights along the way. The sewage treatment plant is a little stinky part along the way but definitely doesn’t put too much of a damper on the fun! The trail is smooth asphalt.
13 locals recommend
Coeur d'Alene Lake
If you want a looong walk you can go past the city beach and continue on the trail along the river all the way to Riverstone park and back! This is my favorite jog with the dogs at night even in winter! The fort grounds neighborhood, north Idaho college campus , going under the highway bridge, the new development along the SPOKANE river are some of the highlights along the way. The sewage treatment plant is a little stinky part along the way but definitely doesn’t put too much of a damper on the fun! The trail is smooth asphalt.
Coeur d'Alene Resort Golf Course
900 S Floating Green DrThe cruise is a great sightseeing adventure for all ages! The comfortable boat has indoor and outdoor seating and a little concessions bar. They offer seasonal themed tours such as eagle watching, journey to Santa’s workshop, party barge, holiday lighting and fireworks...
54 locals recommend
Lake Coeur d Alene Cruises
115 S 2nd StThe cruise is a great sightseeing adventure for all ages! The comfortable boat has indoor and outdoor seating and a little concessions bar. They offer seasonal themed tours such as eagle watching, journey to Santa’s workshop, party barge, holiday lighting and fireworks...
Walk the boardwalk around the resort, enjoy a gooey at beverlys, book a spa treatment...
92 locals recommend
The Coeur d'Alene Resort
115 S 2nd StWalk the boardwalk around the resort, enjoy a gooey at beverlys, book a spa treatment...
Temporary ICE SKATING RINK! get it whille it’s ..please google cda McEuen ice rink for information.
83 locals recommend
McEuen Park
420 E Front Ave
Temporary ICE SKATING RINK! get it whille it’s ..please google cda McEuen ice rink for information.
Entertainment
About 40 min drive from the house. Gambling, live music, golf, spa, buffet at certain times, Redtail lounge (great food) , event center. There’s a free shuttle bus
Coeur d'Alene Casino
37914 S Nukwalqw StA full day of summer fun!!! The water park has plenty to keep all ages entertained and cooled off on the hot days!
308 locals recommend
Silverwood Theme Park
27843 US-95A full day of summer fun!!! The water park has plenty to keep all ages entertained and cooled off on the hot days!
Beautiful gondola ride up to the ski hill. Sledding hill, surfing at the resort water park
119 locals recommend
Silver Mountain Resort
610 Bunker AveBeautiful gondola ride up to the ski hill. Sledding hill, surfing at the resort water park
Lookout Pass
Great affordable family ski hill.
Schweitzer Mountain Resort
10000 Schweitzer Mountain RdWorld class ski fun! Beautiful views
Fantastic bike ride on a repurposed train route!! So many tunnels and views and nature all around!!
88 locals recommend
Hiawatha Mountain Bike Trail
1-90 I-90Fantastic bike ride on a repurposed train route!! So many tunnels and views and nature all around!!
I haven’t tried this...yet! I’ve seen pictures of friends that have and looks like a good adventure!
51 locals recommend
Timberline Adventures
210 Sherman AveI haven’t tried this...yet! I’ve seen pictures of friends that have and looks like a good adventure!
Food scene
Guest find!! A variety of cooking classes offered. Check out the calendar and Book ahead! Great choice for coffee and food!!
The Culinary Stone
2129 Main StGuest find!! A variety of cooking classes offered. Check out the calendar and Book ahead! Great choice for coffee and food!!
Trails End Brewery
356 West Bosanko AvenueThe pizza is amazing and a great variety of beer!
CDA’s local shopping favorite! You can feel the food love here! The quality and selection are top notch. The deli is my family’s favorite lunch spot! Extensive craft beer and wine selection! Definitely worth checking out.
96 locals recommend
Pilgrims Market
1316 N 4th StCDA’s local shopping favorite! You can feel the food love here! The quality and selection are top notch. The deli is my family’s favorite lunch spot! Extensive craft beer and wine selection! Definitely worth checking out.
City advice
Don't miss
Wednesday evening market Riverstone main
May-September 4pm-7pm
Don't miss
Beverley’s Gooey treat!!(located inside resort)
The “Gooey” is a local tradition!! Enjoy the lake view as you devour this huge sundae!! So big they can be shared!
Don't miss
Holiday lighting festivities
Day after Thanksgiving tradition! downtown turns on their Christmas lights during this heartwarming but usually chilly night!! Dress warm and be ready to be filled with holiday cheer! If you can, walk from house to avoid parking struggles. This is usually a very popular event.
Don't miss
Saturday market in Hayden
9-130. This one gets pretty busy so parking may give you a headache. I’ve always found parking just usually into the extra parking just a couple minutes stroll. The market has a good variety of vendors ; delicious fresh baked bread, fresh amazing Paella, smoothies, plants, soap, honey, homemade crafts, flowers you know cool market stuff! It seemed most vendors are prepared to accept cards. There’s even fun live music to add to the excitement!
Don't miss
St Patrick’s day parade 3/12 3pm
March 12 3pm starts 8th and Sherman ave heading towards cda resort