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Coeur d'Alene sits on the northern shore of Lake Coeur d'Alene in the Idaho Panhandle, ringed by forested mountains. The name comes from French fur traders, who applied it to the local Indigenous people, and the Coeur d'Alene Tribe's reservation lies at the southern end of the lake. Mining and timber once drove the regional economy, and today the city is a popular summer resort known for its lake, trails and relaxed pace.
Tubbs Hill, a wooded peninsula next to downtown, offers a loop trail with rocky coves and lake views. The marina beside the Coeur d'Alene Resort is known for its long floating boardwalk, and McEuen Park and City Park provide lawns, playgrounds and a beach. Sherman Avenue is the main downtown street, lined with restaurants, galleries and shops. Lake Coeur d'Alene cruises depart from the waterfront in summer. Coeur d'Alene Lake Drive follows the shoreline east to Higgins Point, a good place to spot eagles in winter, and the Mineral Ridge trail climbs above Beauty Bay.
Cyclists find excellent rides nearby. Cyclists ride a paved rail-trail that runs across the Panhandle, and in the Bitterroots a separate gravel route follows an old railbed over towering trestles and through dark tunnels. Old Mission State Park preserves the oldest standing building in Idaho, a mission church built by Jesuits and Coeur d'Alene people.
WiserMap travel guideCoeur dAlene Idaho Lake Cruises and Hiawatha Bike TrailPlan a Coeur d'Alene trip with Tubbs Hill, the floating boardwalk, lake cruises, the Old Mission, the Hiawatha trail and the best seasons to visit.Read the guide
A wooded natural park on a peninsula right next to downtown Coeur d'Alene, with a main loop trail of about two miles along the lakeshore. Side paths lead to rocky coves and small beaches that are popular for summer swimming. Wear proper shoes, as parts of the trail are rocky and run close to steep drop-offs.
A national recreation trail on the east side of the lake near Beauty Bay, climbing through pine forest on a loop of about three miles with numbered interpretive stops. Viewpoints overlook Wolf Lodge Bay and the lake. It is a moderate hike, and in winter eagles can often be spotted over the bay below.
A long wooden boardwalk that floats on the lake around the marina of The Coeur d'Alene Resort, often described as one of the longest floating boardwalks in the world. It is free to walk and gives close views of boats, the lake and Tubbs Hill. Come at sunset, when the water and the hills glow.
Two connected lakefront parks at the edge of downtown. McEuen Park has a large playground, splash pad, sports courts and the trailhead for Tubbs Hill, while City Park next door has a sandy public beach, shade trees and a bandshell for summer events. It is the easiest place in town for a lake swim.
The main street of downtown Coeur d'Alene, lined with boutiques, art galleries, ice cream shops, wine tasting rooms and restaurants just a block from the lake. It hosts summer street fairs and holiday light displays in winter. Park in one of the lots near the lake and explore the avenue on foot.
Sightseeing cruises leave from the dock beside The Coeur d'Alene Resort for trips of about 90 minutes around the northern part of the lake, past lakeside homes, forested hills and osprey nests. In late fall and early winter, special cruises go to see bald eagles feeding on spawning kokanee salmon. Sit on the open top deck.
A scenic road and paved trail that follow the northern shore of the lake east of downtown to Higgins Point, a small park on a headland with wide lake views. It is a lovely route for a drive, bike ride or picnic. From about November to January, Higgins Point is a top spot to watch bald eagles.
A state park in Cataldo, east of Coeur d'Alene, home to the Mission of the Sacred Heart, built in the 1850s by Coeur d'Alene people and Jesuit missionaries. It is the oldest standing building in Idaho. A visitor center explains the mission's history and tribal culture. It sits right off Interstate 90.
A famous mountain bike trail on an old railroad line in the Bitterroot Mountains near Lookout Pass, about an hour east of town. The ride runs gently downhill through long dark tunnels, including one more than a mile and a half long, and across high steel trestles. Bring a strong bike light, and buy shuttle tickets for the return.
A paved rail trail of more than 70 miles across the Idaho Panhandle, running through the Silver Valley, along rivers and chain lakes and across the Chacolet Bridge over the southern end of Lake Coeur d'Alene. It is flat and good for families. Pick a short scenic section and watch for moose and waterbirds.
Silverwood, north of Coeur d'Alene in Athol, is the largest theme park in the Pacific Northwest, with wooden roller coasters and the Boulder Beach water park. Nearby Farragut State Park sits on Lake Pend Oreille at a former World War II naval training station, with trails, beaches and a museum. Pair them in a day.
A small local history museum in Coeur d'Alene that covers the region's Native peoples, steamboats on the lake, logging, mining and early town life through photos and artifacts. It is open seasonally and takes about an hour to visit. Check opening days before you go, and ask the volunteers for local history tips.
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