Priority things to see and do in CDA and northern Idaho

I%26#39;m planning to visit CDA to see the Ironman competition in mid-June and am interested in some ideas on additional things to do and see in the area...day-trips, priority things to see, etc. I%26#39;ve never been to that area, so any help would be welcomed. Thanks.

Priority things to see and do in CDA and northern Idaho

Hi NYMV

You%26#39;re coming at a great time first of all. The city is active -- the weather is beautiful -- I know you%26#39;re going to love it. There%26#39;s something about the area that is very appealing to Southern Californians in particular since about 80% of the residents hail from there originally (including me).

Here%26#39;s a link specific to the Ironman competition which also has some good hints and links to other related activities in the area -

http://www.fyinorthidaho.com/IronManCdA.asp

As far as other things to do and see, I%26#39;d suggest that you definitely take a cruise on the lake. The boats leave from the resort in downtown and you have a choice of cruises -- from short tours, to dinner cruises, and they%26#39;re all relaxing and offer some gorgeous scenery. The lake itself has been called one of the most beautiful lakes in the world by National Geographic and as you travel down it, you%26#39;ll see why.

There are quite a few different hotels/motels to stay at. If you have the budget, you might consider staying at the resort. It%26#39;s going through a major updating and the views and location make it a neat spot to stay.

If you%26#39;re into hiking, Tubbs Hill is a great spot to walk and it%26#39;s right next to the resort.

If you%26#39;re on a tighter budget, La Quinta (the one on Sherman) is in a good spot, too.

I don%26#39;t know if you%26#39;re coming with kids, but Silverwood Theme Park is the largest in the Northwest and is only about 15-20 minutes north of CdA. Kids (and adults) also would enjoy a trip into Wallace -- about 45 minutes east on Hwy 90. The whole town has been featured in movies and is on the Historical Registry. They also have some fun underground mine tours.

Travelling north from CdA, Sandpoint is also a nice little afternoon trip. It%26#39;s about 55 minutes up Hwy 95 and is a good spot to do some shopping.

Coeur d%26#39;Alene has some world famous golf courses if you%26#39;re into golfing. The Floating Green on the resort is the only one of it%26#39;s kind. There%26#39;s also the brand new Circling Raven course down in Worley, about 40 minutes south on Hwy 95. If you visit Worley, stop in the Coeur d%26#39;Alene Casino -- definitely the best casino in the area (no card tables though -- just slots).

Not sure how long you%26#39;re going to be here, but here%26#39;s a link to all the events in June

fyinorthidaho.com/Happen/Calendar.aspx#June

Have a great trip!

Priority things to see and do in CDA and northern Idaho

Couple more ideas to add to KirkandMimi%26#39;s for Coeur d%26#39; Alene:

Seaplane ride - Brooks Seaplane Service operates air tours from the downtown and gives a neat overflight of the area.

North Idaho Museum - located on Sherman/Northwest Blvd in downtown, local museum.

If you have transportation you can also visit the Old Mission State Park located about 20 miles east of Coeur d%26#39; Alene on Interstate 90. Oldest standing building in Idaho, was a Roman Catholic Mission to the locale Native Americans. Hand built by the Jesuits and the Native Americans.

Another nice but slow drive from Coeur d%26#39; Alene is on State Highway 97 along the east shore of the lake to the small town of Harrison.

Also Silver Mountain ski area may be operating the gondola to the Mountain House which would give a neat view of the surronding moutains and hiking. Silver Mountain is located 30 miles east of Coeur d%26#39; Alene in Kellogg, Idaho.

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