Spend a relaxing day at one of Sandpoint’s day spas:

The Spa at Seasons, a luxury spa located in beautiful downtown Sandpoint, was created to bring a serene and relaxing environment to you. 888-263-5616 or 208-263-5616; SpaatSeasons.com

Your Relaxation Destination puts the focus on total relaxation and wellness with Reflexology, back massage, organic skincare and more. 208-597-4343; CurefortheCommonSpa.com

Peggy Richards Dreams in Beauty Day Spa offers massage therapy bodywork and state-of-the-art equipment in a serene environment nestled among old-growth trees. 208-263-7270 or 877-422-6240; DreamsinBeauty.com

Su Geé Skin Care specializes in European skin care, body treatments and full body waxing, using only all-natural european products. 208-263-6205 or 866-969-1700

LAKE PARKS

Three state parks are within close range to Sandpoint (IdahoParks.org):
Round Lake State Park is located 10 miles south of Sandpoint just west of Highway 95 on Dufort Road. Round Lake is a small, scenic lake surrounded by an interpretive trail and filled with perch and trout. Camping, fishing, hiking, skating, sledding and cross-country skiing are all available. 208-263-3489

Farragut State Park is located four miles east of Athol, with 4,000 scenic acres alongside the southern tip of Lake Pend Oreille. Camping, swimming, boating, lots of wildlife viewing, a model-airplane flying field, mountain biking, cross-country skiing and an 18-hole disc golf course are all available. 208-683-2425

Priest Lake State Park is located on Coolin Road in Coolin alongside the clear waters of Priest Lake, a beautiful lake abundant in kokanee salmon and trout. Hiking and biking trails, camping (RV or tent), wildlife viewing and swimming are all available. 208-443-2200

Plus, don’t miss the following lake parks:

City Beach is a public beach located right in the heart of Sandpoint, with sandy beaches, volleyball, tennis, basketball, boat ramps and docks. To get there, simply turn right from First Avenue onto Bridge Street.

Samowen Park in Hope is operated by the Forest Service, and offers clear water for swimming on a pebble beach, along with overnight camping, barbecue and picnic areas, and more. Located on the Hope Peninsula, just off of Highway 200.

Springy Point is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers, and offers a swimming area, boat launch and camping. Located off of Highway 95 (just south of the Long Bridge) – simply follow Lakeshore Drive west about 4 miles.

DAM TOURS

Albeni Falls Dam tours are free and held seven days a week at six different times throughout the day from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Tour guides will lead visitors inside the powerhouse, around the generators, onto each of the five floors and out on the spillway. 208-437-3133; nws.usace.army.mil

FISH HABITATS AND HATCHERIES

Sandpoint Waterlife Discovery Center, on the Pend Oreille River alongside Lakeshore Drive, offers interpretive trails and self-guided tours of fish habitat and an interpretive area. 208-769-1414; FishandGame.idaho.gov/cms/wildlife/wdc

Cabinet Gorge Hatchery, about 30 miles east of Sandpoint just outside of Clark Fork, hatches several million kokanee salmon eggs each year for release into Lake Pend Oreille. Open daily; call ahead to arrange a tour for a group, or stop in any day from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for a self-guided tour. 208-266-1431

WILDLIFE REFUGE

With more than 2,000 acres, the Kootenai National Wildlife Refuge, 30 miles north of Sandpoint near Bonners Ferry, has plenty of habitat for an abundance of wildlife. The refuge has developed hiking and cross-country ski trails and blinds where waterfowl can be viewed. In autumn, the refuge plays host to literally tens of thousands of ducks, geese and swans migrating down the Pacific Flyway. Some hearty waterfowl winter over. Summer residents include bald eagles, rough-legged hawks, herons, geese and ducks. With luck, you may spot elk, deer, moose or bear. Auto tour routes are open daily except for the hunting season in October-November. A trail near the office and an area on the auto route are handicapped-accessible. 208-267-3888; fws.gov/kootenai

RAILROADING

Sandpoint is one of the West's greatest railroading towns, where the Burlington Northern, Montana Rail Link and Spokane International rail systems all converge to create "The Funnel," an amazingly active rail crossroads with more than 40 trains a day traveling through. Rail buffs come from around the world to see the many trains traveling through. You can sample Sandpoint's rich railroading heritage can be sampled at the Bonner County Historical Museum at 609 S. Ella, 208-263-2344. For the brochure, "A Railfan's Guide to Sandpoint Idaho," contact the Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce.

GOLF

The Sandpoint region offers a host of golf courses:
The Elks Golf Club, located just on the edge of town, is a well-maintained 9-hole course perfect for the beginner or intermediate golfer. On Highway 200 East, 208-263-4321.

Priest Lake Golf Course, a beautiful 18 hole golf course offerinf over 6,500-yards of challenging golf on a course nestled among the lush forests and wetlands so characteristic of the Priest Lake region. We have a driving range, putting greens, restaurant and quiet beauty! 208-443-2525; PriestLakeGolfCourse.typepad.com.

The Idaho Club is a top-notch golfing venue, with a new Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course and premium amenities including a full-service spa, pool, tennis and sport courts and more. On Highway 200 just 12 miles east of Sandpoint; 208-265-8600 or 800-323-7020; TheIdahoClub.com

BONNER COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND MUSEUM

This delightful museum has many fine displays depicting old-time Bonner County. An extensive collection of Ross Hall photos are on exhibit, as well as a pioneer kitchen with memorabilia from a bygone era and reproductions of gowns worn by First Ladies at their husbands' inaugurations. Summer hours are Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Winter hours are Tuesday  through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Located at 611 S. Ella at Lakeview Park. 208-263-2344; BonnerCountyHistory.org

BIRD AVIATION MUSEUM AND INVENTION CENTER

Dr. Forrest Bird, inventor of the respirator, founded this museum in 2007. Features include exhibits on aviation, inventors and their inventions, plus a gift shop. Located in Sagle, about 17 miles southeast of Sandpoint off Sagle Road on Bird Ranch Road. Open seasonally with free admission May to October, and to groups with prior arrangements. 208-255-4321; BirdAviationMuseum.com

ANTIQUES

Foster's Crossing at Fifth between Cedar and Oak streets is a mini mall with antiques, books, jewelry and more. There's also a fine, small restaurant, Cafe Bodega. 208-263-5911.

Marketplace Antiques & Gifts has a fine collection, as well, at 502 Church St. 208-263-4444.

CEDAR STREET BRIDGE

Spanning 400 feet across Sand Creek in downtown Sandpoint, the Cedar Street Bridge Public Market is heralded as the only marketplace on a bridge in the United States. The marketplace features apparel, jewelry and gift boutiques, along with a European-styled café and more.  CedarStreetBridge.com

BONNER MALL

Climate-controlled shopping with room to roam, the expansive Bonner Mall has several national retailers, a restaurant and a full-service supermarket. Open seven days a week on Highway 95, two miles north of Sandpoint, it’s the site of frequent community events. 208-263-4272

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