Coeur DGÇÖAlene Idaho
Vacationers looking for a change of pace from Glacier National Park life should head over to the playground of Coeur D'Alene in Idaho's Panhandle. After intense, beautiful winters where skiers enjoy the ample snowfall, Coeur D'Alene emerges as one of the greatest resort towns in Idaho. more info
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Best Western Coeur d'Alene Inn
The BW Coeur d'Alene Inn is located at the heart of North Idaho's four-season playground, just minutes from Lake Coeur d'Alene.
Leaving Glacier National Park, head for the Sun Highway and get on US 2 West leading to US 93 South. After 35 miles, turn right onto MT 28. A left onto MT 200 leads to MT 135 S and an eventual merge onto I 90 West. After approximately 90 miles take exit 15 headed toward the city center.
Originally constructed as a fort for the U.S. Army, Coeur D'Alene and the town that grew out of it were named by the French for local Native Americans. Authorities agree that the name Coeur D'Alene-"Heart like an Awl" arose from the Indians' shrewd trading abilities. Located on lake Coeur D'Alene, the town became the lake's biggest steamship port carrying supplies to their mining district and neighboring communities around the lake. Today, and particularly in the summer Coeur D'Alene thrives as a resort town with adventure and relaxation opportunities everywhere. The boardwalk along the lakefront is alive with rollerbladers, bikers, ice cream eaters and plenty of tourists. With a look out to the lake you will find jet skiers, water skiers, wake boarders and parasailers adding to the lively, active atmosphere.
Visitors to Coeur D'Alene can take a walk to the beautiful 120-acre wooded preserve that juts out to the lakefront. There trails loop around a peninsula with groves of Douglas firs and century old ponderosa pine. A climb up or down provides panoramic views as well as hidden coves and beaches. Coeur D'Alene provides every activity from biking and swimming at nearby water parks to sunning in grassy areas or soaking in hot pools. In addition, there are plenty of cruise outfitters offering speedboat rides and sailing tours. Tourists often take flight in seaplanes and helicopters. On the water, fishermen find schools of kokanee, Chinook salmon, and northern pike. Deep in the Coeur D'Alene mountains between Hayden Lake, Pend Oreille Lake, and the upper north fork of the Coeur D'Alene river, hikers and backpackers discover beautiful backcountry ideal for mountain biking in the summer and moderate skiing in the winter. Skiers, you can also check out the nearby resorts. Since Coeur D'Alene is the closest example of a resort town in Idaho, there is never a shortage of lodging for vacationers. Consider Coeur D'Alene for its fun, fan-fare and all that it has to offer the adventurous.
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