We were lucky enough to drive through the beautiful Coeur d’Alene area on our road trip and let me tell you Bob, it was gorgeous. Although I might not ever be able to spell it correctly {seriously, what on earth were the founders thinking? Were they just trying to be mean and stump everyone who ever tried to spell the name of their city? Think of the kindergartners, people. Poor things are wishing they were from an easy-to-spell town like Portland!}, I totally get why someone would love living there!
We didn’t have a chance to experience all Coeur d’Alene had to offer, but from what the townspeople said, there’s a bunch to do in that pretty city! Here are the top 6 things:
Go Golfing: Bring your clubs and hit the green. Coeur d’Alene is home to some amazing golf courses! Their famous floating golf green is a must see at the Coeur d’Alene Resort Golf Course. That course, known as the ultimate golfing experience, was once described as America’s Most Beautiful Resort Golf Course by Golf Digest. You can also hit up the highly acclaimed Circling Raven Golf Course and Stoneridge Golf Course. They are a must try for anyone who loves the game, as it’s been said that the courses in Coeur d’Alene are golf at its finest!
Head to Silverwood Theme Park: Silverwood is the largest theme and water park in the American Northwest. It sits on 413-acres and boasts more than 70 rides, slides, shows and attractions. Over the years, Silverwood has grown in both size and popularity, transforming from a small local amusement park to a regional theme park destination. In 2003, an adjacent water park named Boulder Beach Water Park was opened. Entrance to Boulder Beach is included with admission to Silverwood Theme Park. In 2009, Silverwood began an annual Halloween event called Scarywood, held during the month of October.
Hit the Lake: Lake Coeur d’Alene is the highlight of the city, and for good reason. The view is gorgeous and the water is perfect. You can rent a SUP, go boating, fishing, water skiing, swimming or just lounge on one of their clean local beaches.
Take a Guided Lake Tour: Experience Lake Coeur d’Alene in style and comfort. Kick back and enjoy the scenery and let the captain take you around the lake. Experience the history and wildlife of North Idaho lakes. Enjoy spectacular views of bald eagles, osprey, mountain goats, deer, elk and moose. You can also add on a lake kayak lessons that will provide you with a local knowledge base of the area and equipment expertise.
Fight the Rapids: Idaho is home to the most river miles of any state in the lower 48! White water rafting is a great way to experience one of the true gems of the area. Don’t worry if you’ve never been. There are enough rivers to suit every experience level from novice to expert, and everyone in between. Guided tours run daily in season.
Go Horseback Riding: Moving away from the water, you can venture into the Idaho wilderness with gentle cowboy-trained quarter horses. Guided by a professional wrangler, you’ll explore trails surrounded by Ponderosa pines, and travel into Coeur d’Alene’s back yard. Saddle-up and take a trek into the Idaho wilderness!
Ever been to Coeur d’Alene? Have anything to add to the list? Are you able to spell it without looking it up {if so, you get a gold star!}?
~Mavis