Sandpoint
Sandpoint Idaho With a population of 7365 is a fantastic eclectic city in the heart of the prettiest scenery imaginable. If you are travelling North from Coeur d' Alene Hwy 95 your first views are from the long bridge. This 1 mile long bridge is the dividing line for Lake Pend Oreille and the Pend Oreille River. Lake Pend Oreille (Pronounced Ponderay) is the 5th largest and 2nd deepest lake in the lower 48 states. This 43 mile long Lake is surrounded by the Selkirk and Cabinet mountains and is even home to a submarine base in Bayview. Views of water, trees, mountains and wildlife never fail to take your breath away. Entering into down town Sandpoint you will find artistic store fronts, waterfront eateries, clothing stores like Cold water creek, and galleries. Sandpoint is on the map for one of the best Ski Resorts in the USA. Schweitzer Ski Resort offers numerous extreme to bunny ski trails, it is know for year round recreation. Sandpoint's major economic contributors include forest products, light manufacturing, tourism, recreation and government services. As the largest service center in the two northern Idaho counties (Bonner and Boundary), as well as northwestern Montana, it has an active retail sector.
Sandpoint, Idaho, has a history rooted in the ancestral lands of the Kalispell Tribe, with early settlements spurred by fur traders and later by the arrival of railroads. The town grew as a regional commercial center, fueled by logging and timber industries, before evolving into a popular tourist destination known for its lake and mountains.
Community organizations stage a number of regionally known annual events, including Sandpoint Winter Carnival in February; the Lost in the 50s vintage car show in May; and the Festival at Sandpoint summer music festival in August. Sandpoint's historic vaudeville-era Panida Theater hosts frequent performing art events and an ongoing independent film series. The Music Conservatory of Sandpoint provides classical music classes and inaugurated its "Little Carnegie" concert hall in 2022. A robust visual arts community supported by the Pend Oreille Arts Council also contributes to Sandpoint's reputation as a center for arts and culture in northern Idaho and the Inland Northwest.
Be sure to drop by city beach. There are boat and jet ski rentals, cruise ships, great sandy beaches and if you are here around 4th of July some fantastic fireworks over the water. In the summer be sure to bring a blanket and cooler for the concerts in the park, or visit the areas Artists on the Artwork tour. Find some great veggies and artwork at the Farmers market or take in a show at the Panida theater. Step back in time for the Lost in the 50's classic car show or play a round of golf at one of our many courses.
Lights over Sandpoint are a sight to see, what lights you ask, well they are known as the northern lights or Aurora Borealis a very beautiful night dancing rainbow, these are usual seen in during winter.
Sandpoint has received some wonderful accolades throughout the years including.
Sandpoint, Idaho the most beautiful small town in America Autumn of 2011 Rand McNally / USA Today
They also touted Sandpoint in winter of 2011/2012 Schweitzer Mountain Ski Resort was named the Best Ski Resort of the Season.
Sandpoint nation's eleventh Coolest Small Town Budget Travel
Top 10 Dream Towns Published in August 2008, Sunset Magazine
four-season outdoorsy resort that's also a real town with a strong community spirit
Second homes having it all April 16, 2010 in USA Today article about Ten Great Deals for second homes in the USA.
Forbes.com named Sandpoint, Idaho one of the best places to live if you can telecommute to work
National Geographic Adventure named Sandpoint one its Top 10 Adventure Towns
The greatest places to live in the West April 2009 issue of American Cowboy
Lakeside living that's far from the crowds - US News & World Report named Sandpoint one of the nation's top 10 retirement spots "that offer delightful surroundings and amenities but still are easy on the wallet,"
Artist Haven - In the winter edition of SkyWest magazine, "When Mother Nature needs inspiration she goes to Sandpoint, Idaho"
August 2004 issue of Outside Magazine's Best Towns, Sandpoint was named the "The cool northwest's hot property."
Sandpoint: Undiscovered Haven - Where to Retire magazine in the December 2009 issue, proclaiming Sandpoint's "spectacular setting, fulfilling lifestyle and right prices."
Sunset Magazine loves Perfect Summer Trips, The West's Most Beautiful Lakes, Legendary Lake Country
Idyllic Sandpoint - USA Today: "It's a Norman Rockwell-meets-Ansel Adams classic, brought to life every summer..." August 2004.
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