Sandpoint Travel Guide
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Welcome to Sandpoint, ID!
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.
Tourist Attractions
Located amidst the attractive scenery of Sandpoint's Lakeview Park, the Bonner County Historical Museum houses a variety of exhibits exploring the history of Bonner County's land and people.
Hotels & Motels
The Schweitzer Mountain Resort is a year-round destination that offers several lodging options including hotel rooms and condominiums.
Tour Operators
Mountain Horse Adventures offers trail rides on the scenic Schweitzer Mountain from mid June-September.
Current & Upcoming Events [ View All ]
Looking for something to do in Sandpoint, ID? Check out these current and upcoming events. If you know of an event that is not listed in the travel guide, please feel free to add an event listing (it's free).
- Sandpoint Wooden Boat Festival
Jul 13 to Jul 15 » Sandpoint, ID
