Quick Summary:

  • Sandpoint is located in the extreme north of Idaho, close to the Canadian border.
  • The town provides easy access to a large variety of fun outdoor activities all year round.
  • During the winter, visitors flock to the Schweitzer Mountain Resort to enjoy all kinds of winter sports.
  • In summer, the snowy wonderland transforms into an excellent recreation area for hiking, biking, and scenic lift rides.
  • Hikers can explore the Mineral Point Trail 82 or the Serenity Lee Trail, and families can relax on the Sand Point City Beach.
  • You can learn all about the early history of the area at the Bonner County Historical Museum.
  • Take a trip down memory lane at the historic Panida Theatre.


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1. Schweitzer Mountain Resort ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Schweitzer Mountain Resort | What to See in Sandpoint, Idaho
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2. Panida Theatre ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Panida Theatre | What to See in Sandpoint, Idaho
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3. Bonner County Historical Museum

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Bonner County Historical Museum | What to See in Sandpoint, Idaho
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4. Pend D’Oreille Winery

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Pend D’Oreille Winery | What to See in Sandpoint, Idaho
© Pend D’Oreille Winery

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