Coeur d’Alene shines brightly in the long-awaited summer season, inviting lakeside play and endless fun in the sun
By Taylor Shillam
Planning Your North Idaho Summer
Experience the best Coeur d'Alene destinations for summer activities! With its sparkling lake, natural beauty, community events, and ample space for recreation and play, Coeur d’Alene summers are unmatched. No matter how you like to spend the season, Coeur d’Alene and its surrounding areas offer a bit of everything. Experience the energy at popular events like the Riverstone Outdoor Summer Concerts series, and Ironman 70.3. Spend a magical Independence Day at the lake with the annual Fourth of July Parade, Festival and Fireworks, lighting up the sky above the water. Choose your tee time at top golf destinations like Coeur d’Alene’s famous floating green, or take advantage of the many ways to enjoy the lake, including paddleboarding, lake cruises and boat rentals. Between monthly ArtWalks, Downtown Coeur d’Alene’s Brewfest, Art on the Green, the Street Fair, and more, summer brings the city together like no other time of year.
Take a Lake Day
Lake Coeur d’Alene is a top destination for locals and visitors alike, and there are endless ways to enjoy it, whether on a boat, a paddleboard or the beach. Regularly scheduled Lake Coeur d’Alene Cruises provide an immersive experience combining railside views, dining, and even themed events like the popular Yoga & Mimosa Cruises. When you’re ready to rent some lake-day recreation gear, local businesses have you covered.
5 Places Providing Your Lakeside Recreation
Coeur d’Alene Adventures
Coeur d’Alene Water Sports
Fun Unlimited
Lake Escape Boat Rentals
North Idaho College Beach Rentals
Scenic Parks for All-Day Play
Best Parks for Kids and Families in Coeur d’Alene:
Atlas Waterfront Park
Coeur d’Alene City Park
McEuen Park
Q’Emiln Park, Post Falls
Golf Season is in Full Swing
Don’t miss a coveted tee time at some of Coeur d’Alene’s top golf destinations:
The Club at Black Rock
Circling Raven Golf Club
Coeur d’Alene Resort Golf Course
Gozzer Ranch Club & Golf Course
Highlands Golf Course
Delicious Food Paired with a View:
Anthony's at Coeur d’Alene
Bardenay Restaurant & Distillery
Beverly's
Cedars Floating Restaurant
Dockside
Le Peep
Terraza Waterfront Cafe
Tony's on the Lake
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