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So, you’re thinking of coming to Coeur d’Alene for a nice summer break? Or have you already? Well, here are some things you should probably do…

Because when summer hits Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, everything changes. The lake turns into the center of attention, downtown fills with energy, and every day feels like it’s meant to be spent outside.

As winter fades and the first signs of warmth return, Coeur d’Alene in the spring begins to come alive in a way that’s hard to describe until you experience it for yourself. The snow melts, the lake starts to open up, trees begin to bloom, and the entire city feels like it’s waking up again.

If you’ve ever wandered down Sherman Avenue with a warm drink in hand, taken in the infinite blue of Lake Coeur d’Alene, or hiked one of the scenic trails that hug the water, you already know why this place is special.

When winter settles over Coeur d’Alene, most people picture downtown lights, seasonal lake cruises, cozy drinks at Vault, and beautiful snowy streets.

When people talk about Coeur d’Alene, the conversation almost always starts with summer. Lake days. Scenic cruises.

Every year, Coeur d’Alene transforms into one of the most magical Christmas destinations in the country.