Special Area Attractions

Events Welcome - Weddings, Corporate Retreats, Family Reunions, Stay at our Bed & Breakfast

Summer Activities - Horseback Trail Riding, Lake to Lodge Kayak Adventure, Fishing, Youth Horsemanship Camps, Cabin Rentals, Camping

Winter Activities - Sleigh Rides, Cross-Country Skiing, Snow Shoeing, Down Hill Sledding .

Editors Note: Visit the Western Pleasures web site to see how special this place really is - It's a local favorite!

Bird Aviation Museum and Invention Center

“The Bird Aviation Museum and Invention Center strives to educate visitors about the historic contributions of aviators and innovators who have helped create modern technology, and celebrate these individuals who have forever changed the way we live. It only takes one person to change the world."

Marvel at the awesome beauty around every corner of the International Selkirk Loop, a 450 km / 280-mile scenic drive encircling the spectacular Selkirk Mountains in eastern Washington, northern Idaho and southeastern British Columbia.

All Lake Coeur d'Alene Cruise Fleet boats may be chartered for parties, weddings, reunions, business functions, receptions and other special occasions.

The daily afternoon cruise on the Shawnodese is a delightful loop trip near the shores of Lake Pend Oreille. Learn about the history and geology of this magnificent lake. See where the ice dam was formed 17,000 years ago that led to the creation of Lake Pend Oreille. Lake Pend Oreille’s origin is a fascinating story and has been said by Geologists to be "The greatest geologic story never told." Learn about the early Indian history and David Thompson, the first white man to settle in our area. Discover our rich rail history, and our very strange connection to Navy submarine research. Most of all experience the awesome beauty of our lake and mountains. And as a special treat for our young (and young at heart) passengers, children have an opportunity to be Captain of the Day and take a turn at the wheel.

David Thompson Game Refuge on Lake Pend Oreille. Offers 82 units, 22' trailer spaces, dump station, a great covered picnic area, boat ramp and dock. Keep an eye out for deer, wild turkey and campers having fun. Located 17 miles east of Sandpoint on highway 200.

Schweitzer Mountain is a prime vacation spot all year long. Hike, horseback ride, bike, take a trail ride or hitch the quad to the top of the mountain to get the best pickins' of the huckleberry season. And the city of Sandpoint is only a short, 9-mile drive down the mountain. Sandpoint, in any season, is well worth a visit, boasting a four-season climate and fun opportunities for all ages.

Silverwood is the Northwest's Largest Theme Park, featuring over 200 acres of fun and over 65 rides, live shows and attractions. Dominating the skies at Silverwood is Aftershock, the 191 foot tall steel roller coaster. This beast is really two thrills in one, because not only does it take you forwards through a cobra roll and inverted loop at over a hundred feet in the air at speeds up to 65 mph, but backwards as well!