Steve’s Portside Adventure Guidebook
Food scene
If you like garlic you will love this place. Casual atmosphere. Weekends are busy and usually require a wait. It is worth the wait. Weekdays or lunches are good options.
https://www.whitehousegrill.com/white-house-menu.html
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The White House Grill
712 N Spokane StIf you like garlic you will love this place. Casual atmosphere. Weekends are busy and usually require a wait. It is worth the wait. Weekdays or lunches are good options.
https://www.whitehousegrill.com/white-house-menu.html
The Snake Pit is a perfect place to grab food after a bike ride on the Trail of the Coeur d'Alenes. It is said to be the oldest restaurant in Idaho. I don't know about that but it does have character. It is a pub-style family serving Buffalo, Prime Rib, Burgers, Ribs, and Buffalo Chips. They have a 3 plate sampler that has Brisket, Pulled Pork, and Smoked Sausage. Take the Kingston exit tword Enaville. 37.9 miles 45 min.
https://www.snakepitidaho.com/
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The Snake Pit
1480 Coeur D'Alene River RoadThe Snake Pit is a perfect place to grab food after a bike ride on the Trail of the Coeur d'Alenes. It is said to be the oldest restaurant in Idaho. I don't know about that but it does have character. It is a pub-style family serving Buffalo, Prime Rib, Burgers, Ribs, and Buffalo Chips. They have a 3 plate sampler that has Brisket, Pulled Pork, and Smoked Sausage. Take the Kingston exit tword Enaville. 37.9 miles 45 min.
https://www.snakepitidaho.com/
This is the BIG steak place with a bit of local class on the Northeast end of Lake CDA. Exit I-90 at Hwy 97 and take the North Frontage road East. 17 miles 21 min.
https://www.wolflodgesteakhouse.com/
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Wolf Lodge Inn Restaurant
11741 E Frontage RdThis is the BIG steak place with a bit of local class on the Northeast end of Lake CDA. Exit I-90 at Hwy 97 and take the North Frontage road East. 17 miles 21 min.
https://www.wolflodgesteakhouse.com/
If you like Sushi this is the place to go. The food is excellent and if you sit at the bar counter you may have a conversation with the chef and get suggestions and see the precision of prep. A wonderful Japanese eating adventure.
https://www.syringasushi.com/
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Syringa
1710 N 4th StIf you like Sushi this is the place to go. The food is excellent and if you sit at the bar counter you may have a conversation with the chef and get suggestions and see the precision of prep. A wonderful Japanese eating adventure.
https://www.syringasushi.com/
This Italian restaurant doesn't look like much but my fave here is the Roasted Red Pepper soup only on Saturday night.
http://www.tomatostreet.com/
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Tomato Street
221 W Appleway AveThis Italian restaurant doesn't look like much but my fave here is the Roasted Red Pepper soup only on Saturday night.
http://www.tomatostreet.com/
DESERT and upscale food. they have a good salad bar if you are looking for fresh. Not suit and tie like Beverly's upstairs, but not in working in the yard clothes either. Has a good view being on the the water at the top of Lake CDA. This is part of the CDA Resort dining options, all of which are first class.
6 miles 11 min.
https://www.docksidecda.com/
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Dockside Restaurant
115 S 2nd StDESERT and upscale food. they have a good salad bar if you are looking for fresh. Not suit and tie like Beverly's upstairs, but not in working in the yard clothes either. Has a good view being on the the water at the top of Lake CDA. This is part of the CDA Resort dining options, all of which are first class.
6 miles 11 min.
https://www.docksidecda.com/
Looking for pizza this rises to the top.
7.5 miles 13 min
https://www.fireartisanpizza.com/
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Fire Pizza
517 Sherman AveLooking for pizza this rises to the top.
7.5 miles 13 min
https://www.fireartisanpizza.com/
Breakfast. This is not Idaho for sure however if you like European food and Aebelskivers, you will like this one. You won't go out hungry. 6 min 2.3 miles
https://oldeuropean-restaurant.com/
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The Old European Restaurant in Post Falls
1710 E Schneidmiller AveBreakfast. This is not Idaho for sure however if you like European food and Aebelskivers, you will like this one. You won't go out hungry. 6 min 2.3 miles
https://oldeuropean-restaurant.com/
I like eating breakfast. Michael used to be a head chef at the CDA Resort and liked breakfast so......
He bakes the potatoes and fries them. Real tasty.
Not much on website...actually not working.
Try this.
https://www.yelp.com/biz/michael-ds-eatery-coeur-d-alene
203 Coeur D'Alene Lake Dr Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814
11 min 8.3 miles
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Michael D's Eatery
203 East Coeur D'Alene Lake DriveI like eating breakfast. Michael used to be a head chef at the CDA Resort and liked breakfast so......
He bakes the potatoes and fries them. Real tasty.
Not much on website...actually not working.
Try this.
https://www.yelp.com/biz/michael-ds-eatery-coeur-d-alene
203 Coeur D'Alene Lake Dr Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814
11 min 8.3 miles
This is a special place for many. Not every day you can have a gourmet meal ON the lake.
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Cedars Floating Restaurant
1514 S Marina DrThis is a special place for many. Not every day you can have a gourmet meal ON the lake.
This is an economical Mexicanish place that makes tortillas fresh and has real food. Usually, there is enough to take some home unless you have been out hiking all day.
Cafe Rio Mexican Grill
560 W Kathleen AveThis is an economical Mexicanish place that makes tortillas fresh and has real food. Usually, there is enough to take some home unless you have been out hiking all day.
Looking for a grill cheese masterpiece, this is the best place ever by locals and me too. This is a great lunch treat though probably not the best consistent diet. They make full and half sandwiches with the full being very generous. They make their own monster chips and cookies.
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Meltz Extreme Grilled Cheese
1735 W Kathleen AveLooking for a grill cheese masterpiece, this is the best place ever by locals and me too. This is a great lunch treat though probably not the best consistent diet. They make full and half sandwiches with the full being very generous. They make their own monster chips and cookies.
Le Peep is close, in Riverstone with outdoor dining on the river. They have a good breakfast and lunch, no dinner. You can call ahead to be put on a waitlist. You can bike all the way from the house but it is a ride. You can take the kiddos down to the river to play. You can stroll on the new Atlas Park trail that is being developed along the river.
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Le Peep
1884 Bellerive LnLe Peep is close, in Riverstone with outdoor dining on the river. They have a good breakfast and lunch, no dinner. You can call ahead to be put on a waitlist. You can bike all the way from the house but it is a ride. You can take the kiddos down to the river to play. You can stroll on the new Atlas Park trail that is being developed along the river.
They are on the Riverstone lake park near the Spokane River. There is outdoor seating or a noisy very active indoor seating.
They have Kid's menu as well.
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Bardenay Restaurant & Distillery - Coeur d'Alene
1710 W Riverstone DrThey are on the Riverstone lake park near the Spokane River. There is outdoor seating or a noisy very active indoor seating.
They have Kid's menu as well.
Crafted is a go-to downtown CDA on Sherman. they have takeout, outdoor seating, seating, television, highchairs available, wheelchair accessible, serves alcohol, full bar, wine and beer
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Crafted Tap House + Kitchen
523 Sherman AveCrafted is a go-to downtown CDA on Sherman. they have takeout, outdoor seating, seating, television, highchairs available, wheelchair accessible, serves alcohol, full bar, wine and beer
Coffee and bakery
A good coffee and bakery near Tubbs Hill hiking area and Lake CDA. 7.6 miles 13 min
http://www.bakerybythelake.com/
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Bakery By The Lake At Parkside
601 E Front AveA good coffee and bakery near Tubbs Hill hiking area and Lake CDA. 7.6 miles 13 min
http://www.bakerybythelake.com/
Coffee real close and a good place to meet and grab a breakfast snack. 1.4 miles 5 min.
https://hammercoffee.com/
Thomas Hammer Coffee
3904 E Mullan AveCoffee real close and a good place to meet and grab a breakfast snack. 1.4 miles 5 min.
https://hammercoffee.com/
Grocery Store
Pilgrims is an organic grocery store with the largest variety of brands, fresh produce, baked goods, cafeteria prepared healthy food as well. 10 min 7.1 miles
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Pilgrims Market
1316 N 4th StPilgrims is an organic grocery store with the largest variety of brands, fresh produce, baked goods, cafeteria prepared healthy food as well. 10 min 7.1 miles
Discounted 24-hour market with a bulk section and large selection of coffee, meats, frozen foods with some organic.
This is just off the freeway at Northwest Blvd. 9 min 5.6 miles
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WinCo Foods
9718 E Sprague AveDiscounted 24-hour market with a bulk section and large selection of coffee, meats, frozen foods with some organic.
This is just off the freeway at Northwest Blvd. 9 min 5.6 miles
Organic and natural grocery store with a large selection of fresh produce. Vites and a bit better prices than Pilgrims. 10 miles 11 min
Natural Grocers
222 W Neider AveOrganic and natural grocery store with a large selection of fresh produce. Vites and a bit better prices than Pilgrims. 10 miles 11 min
Grocery store with standard items. Close at 2.5 miles 7 min. down Seltice.
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Yoke's Fresh Market (Post Falls)
1501 E Seltice WayGrocery store with standard items. Close at 2.5 miles 7 min. down Seltice.
Walmart Supercenter. They have most items. 2.1 miles 6 min.
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Walmart Supercenter
3050 E Mullan AveWalmart Supercenter. They have most items. 2.1 miles 6 min.
Sightseeing
North Idaho has an abundance of lakes, streams, mountains, and outdoor adventures. If you are a kayaker, hiker, mountain biker, or street cyclist the list of outdoor choices seems to outnumber the days available. It also is home to Silverwood, the Coeur d'Alene Resort, and many CDA downtown galleries, pubs, restaurants, and specialty shops.
This is said to be the Gem of CDA. This is my favorite quick getaway. It is amazingly close to town where you can still feel out in nature. You can walk around Tubbs Hill on the trail right on the edge of the lake and stop by rock outcroppings overlooking the lake with places to jump in. You can go down to gravel/sand beaches and just relax. There are no facilities on the trail but on each end there is. You can go to the top with a few huffs and puffs and take in the vista overlooking the city or lake. You can drop back to the trail and go across a suspension bridge. It is a magical place, a must-see.
It is accessed in the parking area across from the Bakery By The Lake (imagine that). Head to the CDA Resort and go just east and you will come to McEuen Park and the CDA boat launch. Find a spot to park and go discover. You can also park in the CDA Public Library parking lot just off of E. Front Ave and start at the other end of the trail.
13 min or 6.3 miles
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Tubb's Hill
208 S 3rd StThis is said to be the Gem of CDA. This is my favorite quick getaway. It is amazingly close to town where you can still feel out in nature. You can walk around Tubbs Hill on the trail right on the edge of the lake and stop by rock outcroppings overlooking the lake with places to jump in. You can go down to gravel/sand beaches and just relax. There are no facilities on the trail but on each end there is. You can go to the top with a few huffs and puffs and take in the vista overlooking the city or lake. You can drop back to the trail and go across a suspension bridge. It is a magical place, a must-see.
It is accessed in the parking area across from the Bakery By The Lake (imagine that). Head to the CDA Resort and go just east and you will come to McEuen Park and the CDA boat launch. Find a spot to park and go discover. You can also park in the CDA Public Library parking lot just off of E. Front Ave and start at the other end of the trail.
13 min or 6.3 miles
Silverwood has the largest selection of rides and Boulder Beach for water adventures. Every year they add a new ride.
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Parque temático Silverwood
27843 US-95Silverwood has the largest selection of rides and Boulder Beach for water adventures. Every year they add a new ride.
You can buy take out a block over and take it to the park and sit in the shade while the kids play in the splash park. It is bumped up to the beginning of the Tubbs Hill Trail on the edge of Lake CDA.
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McEuen Park
420 E Front AveYou can buy take out a block over and take it to the park and sit in the shade while the kids play in the splash park. It is bumped up to the beginning of the Tubbs Hill Trail on the edge of Lake CDA.
Zipline is a unique adventure to see life from a completely different viewpoint. That of an eagle. Timberline Adventures starts with small zips to gain comfort and confidence and ends with an epic breathtaking mountain-to-mountain zip. They have the safety down so you don't go down. It is in their interest to return their customers safely and they have many coming back for more.
51 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Timberline Adventures
210 Sherman AveZipline is a unique adventure to see life from a completely different viewpoint. That of an eagle. Timberline Adventures starts with small zips to gain comfort and confidence and ends with an epic breathtaking mountain-to-mountain zip. They have the safety down so you don't go down. It is in their interest to return their customers safely and they have many coming back for more.
Biking
Here are some of the longest and most beautiful rails-to-trails in the world. There are city trails along rivers and around town. There are single-track trails weaving through most of the many mountains ranging from mild to white knuckle wild.
This is for the Silver Mountain Bike Park
It is THE downhill mountain bike experience complete with gondola rides to the top and a selection of 7 easy, 12 difficult, 17 more difficult and 3 expert. This covers from mild adventure to hospital stay expert challenges. They rent bikes to match skill level and difficulty level.
They are home to some challenging competitions.
There are even lessons given.
https://www.silvermt.com/tickets/bike-park-lift-tickets
https://www.silvermt.com/tickets/bike-park-rentals
https://www.silvermt.com/tickets/bike-park-lessons
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Silver Mountain Resort
610 Bunker AveThis is for the Silver Mountain Bike Park
It is THE downhill mountain bike experience complete with gondola rides to the top and a selection of 7 easy, 12 difficult, 17 more difficult and 3 expert. This covers from mild adventure to hospital stay expert challenges. They rent bikes to match skill level and difficulty level.
They are home to some challenging competitions.
There are even lessons given.
https://www.silvermt.com/tickets/bike-park-lift-tickets
https://www.silvermt.com/tickets/bike-park-rentals
https://www.silvermt.com/tickets/bike-park-lessons
The Trail of the Coeur d'Alenes is a paved and mostly flat converted railroad grade that covers 72 miles of lakes, streams, and forests weaving in and out of nature's best.
This one goes from Mullan (by Silver Mountain Ski) to Plumber. You can get on the trail in many places and then come back later and take another slice.
https://parksandrecreation.idaho.gov/activities/biking/
https://parksandrecreation.idaho.gov/parks/trail-coeur-d-alenes/maps/
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Trail of the Coeur d'Alenes
Trail of the Coeur d'AlenesThe Trail of the Coeur d'Alenes is a paved and mostly flat converted railroad grade that covers 72 miles of lakes, streams, and forests weaving in and out of nature's best.
This one goes from Mullan (by Silver Mountain Ski) to Plumber. You can get on the trail in many places and then come back later and take another slice.
https://parksandrecreation.idaho.gov/activities/biking/
https://parksandrecreation.idaho.gov/parks/trail-coeur-d-alenes/maps/
The Hiawatha Trail uses an old converted train route through 10 tunnels with waterfalls inside and outside. It has 7 trestles I call 7-second trestles. It takes 7 seconds for a rock to hit bottom....(ok about 7 sec).
It is an easy but magnificent ride gradually downhill. It has to be gradual for trains to go up, right? The good news is there are shuttles to take you back to the top. Headlamps required.
https://www.ridethehiawatha.com/the-trail
https://www.ridethehiawatha.com/
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Route of the Hiawatha Scenic Mtn Bike Trail
Olympian TrailThe Hiawatha Trail uses an old converted train route through 10 tunnels with waterfalls inside and outside. It has 7 trestles I call 7-second trestles. It takes 7 seconds for a rock to hit bottom....(ok about 7 sec).
It is an easy but magnificent ride gradually downhill. It has to be gradual for trains to go up, right? The good news is there are shuttles to take you back to the top. Headlamps required.
https://www.ridethehiawatha.com/the-trail
https://www.ridethehiawatha.com/
This is a local fave close to town. You will face challenging rides up and a super fun run down the canyons to the parking lot. Be sure to enjoy the stupendous views at the top.
Here is a map.
https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fsm9_018428.pdf
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Canfield Mountain Natural Trail (West)
2377 E Mountain Vista DrThis is a local fave close to town. You will face challenging rides up and a super fun run down the canyons to the parking lot. Be sure to enjoy the stupendous views at the top.
Here is a map.
https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fsm9_018428.pdf
Water Sports
Alberton Gorge is the best whitewater and float around and is only a short 1.5-hour drive from CDA toward Montana.
In early July it can be class 4 and 5 which can flip a raft yet in places and then float peacefully until the next drop. It is considered a generally safe river because of the float and drop layout. It is easy to pick up people that have fallen out with little obstacles. Yet every year unguided unprepared paddlers have fatalities. In late August it is tamed to a peaceful float trip admiring the water, peaceful fresh air, and amazing at rock canyons. I have personally guided over 300 trips from 6 to 86 with no casualties other than horseplay in the raft. It is a wonderful family memory. Use a guide.
Alberton
Alberton Gorge is the best whitewater and float around and is only a short 1.5-hour drive from CDA toward Montana.
In early July it can be class 4 and 5 which can flip a raft yet in places and then float peacefully until the next drop. It is considered a generally safe river because of the float and drop layout. It is easy to pick up people that have fallen out with little obstacles. Yet every year unguided unprepared paddlers have fatalities. In late August it is tamed to a peaceful float trip admiring the water, peaceful fresh air, and amazing at rock canyons. I have personally guided over 300 trips from 6 to 86 with no casualties other than horseplay in the raft. It is a wonderful family memory. Use a guide.