Location: Wallace
Top Things to do in Wallace
The 8 Best Things to do Good for Big Groups in Wallace, Idaho (ID)
Wallace is a small historic city in the Panhandle region of the U.S. state of Idaho and the county seat of Shoshone County in the Silver Valley mining district. Founded in 1884, Wallace sits alongside the South Fork of the Coeur d'Alene River (and Interstate 90), approximately 2,728 feet (831 m) above sea level. The town's population was 784 at the 2010 census.
Restaurants in Wallace
1. Silver Streak Zipline Tours
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 271 reviews
Soar 400 feet above North Idaho’s renowned mountains at speeds up to 60 MPH. With 8 different packages to choose from, you’re guaranteed to find the right line for you. Your tour begins with a 14-minute drive up a scenic mountain road on a UTV. Upon arriving at the platform of the first line, our certified guides inform you on all safety features before you embark on your thrilling and daring zipline adventure!
2. Wallace Mining Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 84 reviews
Museum that captures the flavor of mining in northern Idaho, from the days of the early gold rush to contemporary silver production.
Reviewed By STAN49_12 - Powell River, Canada
A tour of the mine should be high on one's list if stopping in Wallace. The guide we had was an ex miner and was great at conducting the tour with interesting stories and demonstrations of the equipment used when mining.
3. Lookout Pass
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 44 reviews
Scenic drive through the mountains between Idaho and Montana.
Reviewed By workhardplayhard27 - Mantorville, United States
I have no experience with the ski side of things, but can definitely recommend their bicycle rental program during the summer months. We rented bikes to ride the Hiawatha Trail from Lookout Pass. We were able to get trail passes, shuttle tickets, and bike rentals all in one place. They were extremely helpful with all aspects...helping us find the trailhead, loading our bikes, and shuttling us back to the trailhead. The folks at Lookout Pass made our bike ride one of the best parts of our recent vacation.
4. Sierra Silver Mine Tour
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 218 reviews
Go Underground! A retired miner is your guide as you walk through the main drift of a real silver mine. Your guide will demonstrate the operation of pneumatic powered mining, and share his personal mining experiences as you learn about the modern and historical methods of hard-rock silver mining. On the way to and from the mine, hop aboard Sierra Silver's trolley for a narrated tour of Historic Wallace, Idaho, the Silver Capital of the World that will give you a look into the colorful history of this 135 year old mining camp. Open 7 days a week. June, July & Aug 10-4, May, Sept & Mid-Oct 10-2. A new tour starts every 1/2 and takes 1hr & 15 min. Following your underground adventure, treat yourself to a delicious ice cream or milkshake in our old fashioned ice cream parlor, or try you luck at gold or gemstone panning in out sluice!
5. Wallace Brewing Company
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 44 reviews
Reviewed By steven22222018 - Seattle, United States
Traveling from Virginia to Seattle and decided to stop in for a microbrew I had all nine of the beers on tap and all work at Raylan was a fantastic hostess and told me a lot about the local mining town Wallace again some of the best beer I’m at
6. Route of The Hiawatha Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 176 reviews
Reviewed By chirolisa7
This was a great experience! We rented bikes, helmets, and lights from Lookout Pass Ski Area. They had their systems down pat. Smoothly moving through getting our reserved bikes, managing when the bike rack would not work on our rental. The ride itself was manageable and very enjoyable. I was unsure if it would be too hard for me, but it worked out just perfectly. I was not prepared to be as scared of heights as I turned out to be. And it worked perfectly anyway. Great ride, great staff, great bike. SO MUCH MUD from riding in the tunnels. Bring a towel to sit on on the way home so you don't trash your car, or a fresh pair of shorts to wear.
7. Historic Wallace
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 124 reviews
Reviewed By O7169IQjulier - Longview, United States
Great little town with attitude! Be sure to walk everywhere; it's the best way to slow down and enjoy the architectural details of homes and businesses. Take time to chat with store employees and restaurant servers. They will share the interesting history of Wallace and make good recommendations for places to eat and things to see and do. Everything closes early (even the pubs), so plan ahead if you want a bite to eat. There is a small grocery store and we found everything we needed to put a meal together in our hotel. The entire town is on the National Historic Register, so you won't find the chain stores or typical fast food places here. Recommend seeing the town on a long weekend.
8. Historic Wallace Chamber of Commerce
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 20 reviews
Your resource center to Wallace's National Register of Historic Places Residential and Commercial Districts walking tours, two hall of fame rails to trails cycling routes, two ski resorts, 1,000s of miles of off road trails, ten ziplines, two microbreweries, three museums, a dozen saloons, restaurants, lodging, antiquing and much more.
Reviewed By sharons201
The information center was great. The man was so informative and knowledgeable. Great stop. Visited the town due to his insight. Lots of history and fun things.
