Coeur d'Alene Travel and Things to Do Guide

Perched on the northern end of Lake Coeur d'Alene, one of the world's most beautiful natural lakes, the city of Coeur d'Alene is a thriving center of business and recreation set amid breathtaking scenery. Known as one of the western United States' premiere destinations for four-season leisure and business travel, Coeur d'Alene is conveniently located off I-90 about 40 miles from the Spokane International Airport and 32 miles from downtown Spokane. The hustle and bustle seems worlds away, though, as picturesque Coeur d'Alene is surrounded by open spaces and dozens of lakes left behind by Ice Age glaciers. Downtown Coeur d'Alene features more than 100 merchants in a walkable six-block area, and often hosts festivals, fairs, and concerts amid its cozy bistros and shops. Coeur d'Alene features a number of full-scale meeting venues, as well as a full menu of group-friendly activities and adventures. Specially designed for large groups, the Coeur d'Alene Resort spans 32,000 square feet of meeting space – not to mention the world's only floating golf green, luxurious accommodations, and much more. The Coeur d'Alene Casino features 40,000 square feet of event space, as well as world-class gaming and six restaurants, while the Best Western Plus CDA Inn offers 13,000 square feet of event space and a convenient location near outdoor recreation. Set about 15 minutes outside of Coeur d'Alene, the Red Lion Templins Hotel in nearby Post Falls sits along the Spokane River, featuring 11,000 square feet of event space and an ideal retreat setting. Outside of its fantastic meeting spaces, visitors come to Coeur d'Alene for its long list of outdoor recreation options enjoyed on the clear waters of Lake Coeur d'Alene and throughout the surrounding area. Visitors can tour the lake and sneak a peek at the secluded lake homes along its shoreline, join a ziplining tour, or taste their way through the region along the Inland Northwest Ale Trail, among many other adventures.