Sandpoint, Idaho Information
Sandpoint has many things for visitors to do. Outdoorsy-types can enjoy the ski slopes in winter and the lake in summer. If you like hiking, mountain biking, hunting, fishing, skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, or cross-country skiing, you'll find plenty to do in North Idaho.
You don't have to be a "jock" to enjoy the area either. Sandpoint offers a lot of restaurants and entertainment for a town its size. You can stroll around the shopping area downtown, enjoy a latte at one of the coffee shops, or just sit on a bench and watch the world go by.
Getting to Sandpoint
Sandpoint Idaho is located in the northern Panhandle area of the state about 65 miles south of Canada. It is 75 miles northeast of Spokane, Washington. Although Sandpoint has a small airport, the Spokane International airport is the closest airport to Sandpoint that offers commercial flights. Most people rent a car, since no regular shuttle service goes from the airport to Sandpoint. The Spokane Airport site has a list of rental companies (http://www.spokaneairports.net/gtrans.htm ).
Driving from the South:
From Interstate 90 in Coeur d'Alene, take the US-95 North exit (number 12) and take 95 north to Sandpoint. It takes about 45 minutes to an hour to reach Sandpoint from Coeur d'Alene.
Other Ways to Get to Sandpoint
The closest bus station is actually in Coeur d'Alene, but the Amtrak Empire Builder actually goes through Sandpoint. You can check the Amtrak site for times and reservations.
Things to do in Sandpoint
The following sites are about the Sandpoint area and are filled with links of things to do, places to go, and stuff to see. Check them out before your visit.
Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce Visitor's Guide
Sandpoint Insider - The Personal Side of Sandpoint
Sandpoint Online - News, Events, and More
Sandpoint.com
Sandpoint Central, A new Community Portal with Great Info and Video Tours
Places to Stay in Sandpoint
Sandpoint has a wide variety of lodging. You can stay up at the ski hill or at a quaint bed and breakfast in town. These pages have lists of places to stay:
Sandpoint Insider Lodging Page
Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce Lodging Page
Sandpoint Online Lodging Page
Sandpoint.com Lodging Page
If you're looking for places to eat, check out these pages:
Sandpoint Insider Restaurants Page
Sandpoint Online Restaurants page
Sandpoint.com Restaurants page