Sandpoint, ID at a Glance
Nestled on the northwest shore of Lake
Pend Oreille and only a short drive away from Schweitzer
Mountain Ski Resort, Sandpoint is ideally located for outdoor recreation.
Lake Pend Oreille, Idaho's biggest lake, features sandy beaches, excellent trout
fishing, boat tours and plenty of opportunities for water sports, not to mention
impressive scenery. Schweitzer Mountain boasts terrific hiking and mountain biking
in the summer and first-class skiing in the winter. In addition, a variety of
outdoor activities await the adventurous traveler at the Selkirk and Cabinet Mountains.
For a break from recreation, Sandpoint has a blossoming art scene offering an
array of visual and performing arts year-round. Visitors have the chance to learn
about local history at Bonner
County Historical Museum, a facility that is surrounded by a native plant
arboretum. Sandpoint accommodations range from motels and hotels to bed and breakfasts
and vacation home rentals.
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