Free Things To Do In Coeur d'Alene, ID.
Free Things to do in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Coeur d’Alene has much to offer for both locals and tourists. It’s really hard to get bored here. Even if you find yourself on a tight budget, don’t worry, you’ll still have a TON of fun here!. And the fun never gets old! Here are a few things to do for free in Coeur d’Alene:
Cool Off at Independence Point (aka City Beach)
If you’re visiting Coeur d’Alene for the first time, you must experience Independence Point. This is what puts Coeur d’Alene on the map. Bring some sunscreen and a towel, relax and swim. Take it all in. There are volleyball courts set up here, bbq pits, and a huge park for your kids to play in (they won’t want to leave). This is the perfect place to enjoy a family outing filled with Coeur d’Alene Lake’s sun and sand.
Walk The Boardwalk
About a 1 minute walk from City beach you’ll discover the world’s longest floating boardwalk. It’s wheelchair accessible and a unique way of taking in Lake Coeur d’Alene.
Sidenote: If you happen to be looking for a unique evening and want to impress your significant other, this makes a great surprise date. There are some tables in the middle of the boardwalk that are perfect for a sunset dinner. There are 2-3 tables, each seated for four people making it ideal for a double date. Pack up a tablecloth, and your dinner (impress them with a homemade meal) and surprise them with a romantic dinner on the lake. No restaurant bills, no waiters to tip, completely free.
Hike Tubbs Hill
With Gorgeous views of the lake, secluded sandy areas to swim, Tubbs Hill gives the unique feeling of being downtown, while on a nature hike, making it one of the premier hiking destinations along lake Coeur d’Alene.
Check Out The Outdoor Art Installations
Coeur d’Alene is (arguably) best known for its art. This makes for an attractive and refreshing place to be. There are always new art installments. There are way too many sites to list here but here’s a map of most of the art that can be seen around town. https://maps.cdaid.org/art/
Memorial Field
Located along Northwest Boulevard and a short walk from Independence point/City Beach, Memorial Field sits in the center of so much of what this part of Coeur d’Alene has to offer, such as the historical Coeur d’Alene Carousel, this area offers a kid’s playground, pickleball courts, an impressive skatepark, one of the most impressive art installations that can be found in CDA, and even a regulation size futsal court.
Play Pickleball
In the Summer Spring and Fall, (almost always), these pickleball courts (near memorial field and the Cda Skate park) are active. The thing is, even if you come alone, the people in Cda are always so friendly and most would be glad to have you join in with them on the pickleball action. These courts are top-notch.
Stroll Sherman Avenue
From 7th Street to the campus of North Idaho College, (especially during the warmer months) Sherman Avenue is buzzing with Coeur d’Alene locals. Stop by the art galleries, and the historical buildings, or check out the outdoor art installations, they’re everywhere.
Take The Centennial Trail
The Centennial Trail in North Idaho is 23 miles long, Beginning at Higgins Point it stretches to the border of Idaho/Washington and beyond, making its way to Spokane’s Riverfront Park. Make a day of it and walk, jog, or bike.
Play A Round Of Disc at Cherry Hill
From beginner to professional level disc golfers. Cherry Hill is a complete par-3, 18-hole disc golf course located on 15th street in Coeur d’Alene. It’s a challenging course that’s sure to test your skills. The course features both, uphill and downhill pin placements, and the course makes for a great hike. No discs are sold here (unless you happen to see the Rapid Fire disc golf van), so if you’re in need, we recommend Entertainmart, or Big 5, both located on Appleway Avenue in Coeur d’Alene, or for the widest selection of discs around, check out Rapid Fire located in Post Falls.
Coeur d’Alene is a great place to live, visit and play. We don’t claim that this list is complete, it can literally go on and on with free stuff to do in Coeur d’ Alene, but trust us, It’s not hard at all to find something to do here that’s both free and family-friendly.
Coeur d’Alene has much to offer for both locals and tourists. It’s really hard to get bored here. Even if you find yourself on a tight budget, don’t worry, there’s still a ton of fun to be had here.. The fun never gets old. Here’s a few things to do for free in Coeur d’Alene.
Cool Off At Independence Point/aka City Beach
If you’re visiting Coeur d’Alene for the first time, you must experience Independence Point. This is what puts Coeur d’Alene on the map. Bring some sun screen and a towel, relax and swim. Take it all in. There are volleyball courts set up here, bbq pits, and a huge park for your kids to play in (they won’t want to leave). This is the perfect place to enjoy a family outing filled with Coeur d’Alene Lake’s sun and sand
Walk The Boardwalk
About a 1 minute walk from City beach you’ll discover the world’s longest floating boardwalk. It’s wheelchair accessible and a unique way of taking in Lake Coeur d’Alene.
Sidenote: If you happen to be looking for a unique evening and wanting to impress your significant other, this makes a great surprise date. There are some tables in the middle of the boardwalk that are perfect for a sunset dinner. There are 2-3 tables, each seated for four people making it ideal for a double date. Pack up a tablecloth, and your dinner (impress them with a homemade meal) and surprise them with a romantic dinner on the lake. No restaurant bills, no waiters to tip, completely free.
Hike Tubbs Hill
With gorgeous views of the lake, private swim areas and a unique feeling of being downtown while hiking, makes Tubbs Hill one of the premier hiking destination along Lake Coeur d’Alene.
Check Out the Outdoor Art Installations
Coeur d’Alene is (arguably) best known for its art. This makes for an attractive and refreshing place to be. There are always new art installments. There are way too many sites to see but here’s a map to most of the art that can be seen around town. https://maps.cdaid.org/art/
Memorial Field
Located along Northwest Boulevard and a short walk from Independence point/City Beach, Memorial field sits next to the historical Coeur d’Alene Carousel and offers a kid’s playground, pickleball courts, an impressive skatepark, one of the most impressive art installations that can be found in CDA, and even a regulation size futsal court.
Play Pickleball
In the Summer Spring and Fall, (almost always), these pickleball courts (near memorial field and the Cda Skate park) are active. The thing is, even if you come alone, the people in Cda are always so friendly and most would be glad to have you join in with them on the pickleball action. These courts are top notch.
Stroll Sherman Avenue
From 7th Street to the campus of North Idaho College, (especially during the warmer months) this area is buzzing with Coeur d’Alene locals. Stop by the art galleries, the historical buildings, or check out the outdoor art installations, they’re everywhere.