Coeur D'Alene, Idaho
Population: 34,514
Located in Kootenai County
Coeur d' Alene, Idaho Coeur d?Alene is a special community. It has been blessed with natural beauty that most people can only dream about, plus a true, four-season climate that brings unique beauty no matter the season. Whether you enjoy lakes or mountains in the great outdoors or world-class amenities in a friendly indoor environment, Coeur d'Alene has a lot to offer. Coeur d'Alene enjoys a rich history. Fort Sherman, around which a young Coeur d'Alene grew, was established in 1878. When gold was discovered on Prichard Creek in 1883, many settlers arrived in the area. Steamboat traffic began to flourish on Lake Coeur d'Alene in 1889 when lakes and rivers were used to move supplies to mining and lumber camps. Area waterways were also used to transport logs to mills. The city became a popular tourist destination when electric trains brought residents of Spokane, Washington to enjoy the parks, beaches, and excursion boats. Coeur d'Alene offers a wide range of indoor and outdoor activities for individuals, families, and groups alike. Within Kootenai County there are 87 parks and campgrounds, 47 hiking trails, fishing, swimming, hiking, golfing, horseback riding, softball, tennis, amusement parks, ski resorts and, of course, spectacular scenery at every turn. The pristine serenity of the lake has earned Coeur d'Alene Lake a reputation as one of the world's most beautiful. Enjoy the friendly atmosphere of the City Beach and numerous water activities, including water skiing, fishing, jet skiing, parasailing, boat cruises, seaplane rides and more. From spectacular scenery to challenging fairways to one of America?s great water holes, North Idaho offers golfers a course to match any skill level. Coeur d'Alene is home to the famous floating green located at the Coeur d'Alene Resort Golf Course. Just a quick 15-minute drive North of Coeur d'Alene lies the adventurous theme park, Silverwood Theme Park. With more than 60 rides and attractions, including three roller coasters, a Thunder Canyon river raft ride and a steam locomotive, Silverwood has something for all ages. Also in the area are family fun centers filled with day adventures, such as Triple Play. The Coeur d'Alene area boasts three ski resorts. Silver Mountain in Kellogg has two peaks, 50 runs and 2,200 vertical feet of fun, and the world's longest gondola. Lookout Ski area in Mullan is also nearby for alpine exploring. Americans from New York to California are not only finding the right community in North Idaho, they are provided with hundreds of choices for real estate investment that fit their lifestyle wants and desires. Waterfront to mountain top locations, acreage to condominium living, the retirement centers to the historic Fort Grounds district provide real estate investors with ample opportunity. The average sale price of a single family home is $117,000, extremely reasonable by anyone?s standards! Even more than the outstanding beauty of the area, the people who have chosen to live here make Coeur d'Alene such a special place to be. Their energy and vision have created a quality of life that we who live here are proud to enjoy. Why join in and see why Coeur d?Alene is known as the little city with a big heart!
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