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Sandpoint

One of the West’s great railroad towns, Sandpoint is known as “The Funnel” for the major rail lines that converge here. More than 50 trains a day draw rail fans to the city. A brochure “A Rail Fan’s Guide to Sandpoint, Idaho” is available from the chamber of commerce.

Visitor Centers

Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce 1202 Fifth Ave. Sandpoint, ID 83864. Phone:(208)263-2161 or (800)800-2106

Shopping

One of downtown Sandpoint's focal points is the Cedar Street Bridge Public Market. Formerly a city bridge over Sand Creek, this renovated two-level structure is patterned after the famed Ponte Vecchio bridge in Florence, Italy, and contains two levels of restaurants and shops.

Things to Do

Bonner County Historical Museum

International Selkirk Loop

Lake Pend Oreille

Recreational Activities

Horseback Riding

Mountain Horse Adventures

Skiing

Schweitzer Mountain Resort

WINERIES

Pend d'Oreille Winery

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