Location: Coeur d'Alene
Top Things to do in Coeur d'Alene
Top 10 Budget-friendly Things to do in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho (ID)
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. 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
2. Coeur d'Alene Lake
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5.0 based on 1,397 reviews
Fed by waters from three different rivers, this pristine, 30-mile lake offers just about every water sport imaginable.
Reviewed By Gregg-Midlo
Whether you want to water ski, tube, fish, hike, bike, golf or just cruise the lake you will be amazed as the contrasting vistas of cool water against the green mountains and blue skies. Be on the lookout for bears, moose, eagles, egrets and more. What a magnificent place to create a memory.
3. 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.
4. Coeur d'Alene Adventures
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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.
5. Seven Stars Alpaca Ranch
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5.0 based on 421 reviews
SELF GUIDED TOURS BY APPOINTMENT DURING COVID THROUGH 2021. Email us and let us know how many in your group, date, and time. We understand the need for people to enjoy the great outdoors and meet some really wonderful animals. We charge $10 for people 12 and over, $5 for kids, toddlers under 3 are free. No children under 12 are allowed in the fenced areas with the animals but a walk-about along the fence is always fun. Mask and Social Distancing are required on the ranch if you are close to any of our guest and ourselves. Respect Sonia, Andy, and the 77 Heartbeats
Reviewed By 612amiah
Seven Stars Alpaca Ranch was amazing! Our guide, Sonia, was so nice and explained everything as we went around the ranch. You can tell she cares a lot about her animals and is willing to answer any and all questions about them. She offers to take your picture with the animals, and you can pet them. The little gift shop is amazing too, with items even made from the fur of the alpacas on the ranch! This is an excursion you won't regret!
6. The Art Spirit Gallery
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5.0 based on 40 reviews
Established in 1997, The Art Spirit Gallery features high-quality, original work by regional artists embracing a diversity of mediums and styles. The gallery seeks to exhibit artists with a unique voice that show a dedication to craft, materials, observation and creativity. The 4,000 square foot gallery has hosted about 200 exhibitions and curated shows, generally opening on the second Friday of each month. It's a vibrant art environment that makes art collecting and browsing relaxed and enjoyable. Gallery founder Steve Gibbs started the gallery after a successful 15-year career as an art director and graphic designer. He strived to promote high-quality art in the resort community of Coeur d’Alene while fostering the work of local and regional artists. He joined with various arts organizations to actively promote art education and develop awareness and participation in the arts on a community and state level. Since Steve's passing on December 31, 2016, the gallery is continuing to move forward to keep his beautiful legacy alive. We have also recently collaborated with the University of Idaho to create the Art Spirit Education Collaboratory. This non-profit will run alongside the for-profit gallery as an educational arts entity. We are proud to celebrate 20 years of business in July 2017!
7. Tranquil Turtle Massage, LLC
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5.0 based on 89 reviews
We are a growing Lakeside Massage Therapy studio and Spa located in the heart of downtown Coeur d'Alene just minutes away from the Coeur d'Alene Resort! We specialize in our very own signature massage, the Honu Ashiatsu, which is the favored Tranquil Turtle Massage for All. With over 8 years of experience, our passion is to give each Client the Best Experience, making their needs our highest priority!!
Reviewed By annhAgenbarth
My husband and I had the pleasure of our first couples massage! We received the hona ashiatsu massage and it was spectacular!!
8. Escape Game Coeur d'Alene
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5.0 based on 187 reviews
Escape Game Coeur d'Alene is a real live adventure game that pits your wits against a locked room full of clues, cyphers, and secrets. Solve them all in one hour to escape! Just gather your group of 4 to 12 players and get ready for some mind blowing fun!
Reviewed By Oksana349 - Kent, United States
This was my first time playing an escape game and my daughter's second time. The theme was Greek Gods - and that is a huge interest of hers. It took me a moment to figure out what exactly was expected, but clues definitely helped. All in all, we were able to win the game literally at the last second. It was an awesome experience and we would highly recommend. Also, due to COVID, it was only the two of us, without any strangers - and that made it a much better experience, as we could solve it ourselves, without having other people do all the work. I would encourage you to continue running it that way.
9. Saint Joe River
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4.5 based on 57 reviews
Excellent cutthroat trout river.
Reviewed By AllanPHD - Coeur d'Alene, United States
Fishing is my life and there is no better river than the St Joe! You also have to visit during the sprint boat races as well!
10. Tubbs Hill Nature Trails
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4.5 based on 807 reviews
Offering a taste of the wilderness in downtown Coeur d'Alene, this self-guided two-mile trail loop has historical points along the way as well as several great viewing areas.
Reviewed By gin48 - Idaho, United States
First time hiking here and we were on a bit of a time schedule - we took the main loop around the lake. Even tho' the temps were in the hi 30's when we started, the sun eventually came out; and the views are spectacular. Next time we'll take the summit trail. Highly recommend for an easy to moderate hike with spectacular views.
