Location: Coeur d'Alene
Top Things to do in Coeur d'Alene
Things to do in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho (ID): The Best Boat Tours & Water Sports
While it may sound like a French village, Coeur d'Alene (pronounced core-da-lane) is decidedly all-American. Located in northern Idaho, this lakefront resort offers five-star amenities in a beautifully rugged setting. Visitors enjoy everything from pristine golf courses and professional quality tennis courts to hiking on pine-forested trails and biking through natural preserves. The sparkling Coeur d'Alene Lake is the center of most of the action. Sunbathe on the beach, water ski, kayak or tour the area by sea plane. At night, dine in fine restaurants and see top-rated shows. With upscale attractions in an unspoiled setting, Coeur d'Alene offers visitors the best of both worlds.
Restaurants in Coeur d'Alene
1. ROW Adventure Center
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5.0 based on 192 reviews
The ROW Adventure Center is the leader in outdoor activities in Spokane, Coeur d'Alene and the surrounding area. From whitewater rafting the Spokane River to lake kayaking the Coeur d'Alene...ROW Adventure Center has the activity for you! Since 1979, RAC's parent company, ROW Adventures, has delivered unique, innovative adventure travel tours worldwide. During this time ROW has have served over 200,000 guests from sea kayaking in the Galapagos Islands to whitewater rafting in the Northwest. ROW has been named annually by National Geographic as one of the "Best Adventure Travel Companies on Earth"...and we are right in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho! The ROW Adventure Center was an idea of the founders, Peter Grubb and Betsy Bowen, for many years. "We wanted to bring our years of experience in adventure travel home!" explains Peter. The ROW Adventure Center now operates all of the local activities in Spokane and Coeur d'Alene for ROW Adventures. We offer both guided and and self-guided whitewater rafting, lake kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding, biking, and fly fishing trips, equipment rentals, and guided walking food, wine and history tours of Spokane and Couer d'Alene.
2. Coeur d'Alene Adventures
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 132 reviews
Coeur d’Alene Adventures offers world class outdoor recreation adventures for families, groups, anglers, and outdoor enthusiasts. We offer fly fishing, spin fishing and combination fish and rafting experiences. We service whitewater and scenic rafting trips on five different rivers, horseback riding, kayak, bike, stand up paddle board, bike rentals, and boat rentals on Lake Coeur d’Alene.
3. Kayak Coeur D'Alene
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5.0 based on 29 reviews
Kayak Coeur d'Alene offers kayaks and stand up paddle board rentals and sales
4. CDA Parasail
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5.0 based on 117 reviews
We offer a great way to view Coeur d'Alene! Parasailing is fun and safe and take off and landings are done right from the boat so you never have to get wet. Come fly hundreds of feet over Coeur d'Alene Lake with us. You will remember this exciting experience forever.
5. Northwest Outfitters
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5.0 based on 7 reviews
Family friendly full service Fly shop carrying some of the best brands in the industry. Authorized Orvis dealer and Idaho Outfitter! Guided fly fishing trips, classes, and instruction available!
6. Northwest Flyboard
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
New extreme sport that is taking the world by storm. Hydro-boarding is a personal water jet that mounts to your feet via wakeboard boots on a board. The water pressure created from a personal watercraft (PWC) is redirected through a 60 foot hose that splits into two nozzles right beneath your feet that are pointed down, creating about 480ft pounds of lift. Fly like Superman out of the water.
7. Captains Call
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Explore Lake Coeur d Alene from the water! USCG licensed Captain Travis Potter provides lake tours, water taxi and vessel assists on Lake Coeur d Alene 24/7
8. Premier Charters
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 8 reviews
We operate year-round on Lake Coeur d'Alene and the St Joe River and target mainly: Chinook Salmon, Northern Pike, Large and Small Mouth Bass. We provide our customers with premium vessels gear and tackle to enhance your experience and maximize your enjoyment and the potential of catching the "Big One"
9. Lake Coeur d Alene Cruises
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4.0 based on 279 reviews
Come aboard one of several exciting lake cruises to experience Lake Coeur d’Alene as it is intended to be viewed. Our family friendly cruises provide opportunities to view secluded lakefront homes of celebrities and sports stars. Visit one of the most unique and challenging golf holes, the world's only floating, movable island green, reachable only by boat. Daily scenic cruises, Sunset Dinner Cruises, Sunday Brunch Cruises and River Cruises along the St. Joe and Spokane River, include informational and historical narration. Over the winter holiday season, from the day after Thanksgiving through New Year's Day, experience Journey to the North Pole lake cruises to view The Coeur d'Alene Resort's spectacular holiday light displays. Other winter cruises include eagle watching adventure lake tours, highlighted by captivating views of the North American Bald Eagle. Private charter cruises are available year-round.
10. St. Joe River Cruise
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 7 reviews
Get ready for a full day on the lake with this 6-hour adventure, cruising the full length of Lake Coeur d'Alene to the St. Joe River, the highest navigable river in the world. Watch for birds and wildlife while learning about North Idaho's lumber industry and more. Buffet lunch included, featuring Buttermilk fried chicken, cole slaw, baked beans, warm biscuits and honey. Boards at Independence Point. Prepaid reservations are required. 11:30 AM, Sundays Only | June 3 - October 28
