Fun for adventurers of all ages! You will personally experience the actual methods of hard-rock mining in the richest silver district on earth! A retired miner is your guide you through a real silver mine. On the short trip to and from the mine aboard our classic trolley, you will be treated to a narrated tour of Historic Wallace. 1 Read more...

Silver Mountain is a year-round resort conveniently located in Kellogg, Idaho just off I-90 – an hour east of Spokane and 30 minutes east of Coeur d’Alene. Silver Mountain Resort offers skiing, snowboarding, lift served snow tubing and snowshoeing during the winter months.  Once summer hits, the lifts keep turning for mountain top adventure. Try mountain biking in the region’s best Read more...

Open Nov. 14 to April 17, 2021 Lookout Pass Ski Area Offers affordable, family oriented, fun. Day or Season Long Ski or Snowboard Rentals, Demo Skis, Cafeteria, Loft Pub Bar serving our signature Loft Honey or Bloody Mary! Ski or snowboard instruction from our professional instructors or for kids a FREE Ski School running over 9 Saturdays. See our website Read more...

The brewery for North Idaho Mountain Brew is located inside City Limits Brew Pub. All of the taps at the bar feature the beers that are brewed in-house, including Loft Honey, Pulaski Porter, Mountain Top Amber and Cripple Creek IPA.  North Idaho Mountain Brew is also distributed and served on tap at many watering holes throughout the Silver Valley and Read more...

In the heart of Wallace, Idaho you will find the Center of the Universe. On the corner of Bank and Sixth Street of our Historic Mining town you will find our landmark location of the slightly off-center manhole cover that holds the Center of the Universe monument. Here you will find the Center of the Universe. Our small Historic town Read more...

The Historic Wallace Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center offers travelers with a rest area and materials of the local and regional areas.  We offer a great stop just off I-90 for travelers to stop and stretch their legs and discover what they may find in the heart of this little old mining town named Wallace but also known as Read more...

The Moon Pass road is the quickest route from Wallace into the southern region of Shoshone County community of Avery and the St Joe River.  This road follows the decommissioned Old Milwaukee Railroad grade with seven one lane tunnels before you land in Avery.  There is 30 miles of beautiful scenery to see on your adventure.  The road is maintained Read more...

The Crystal Gold Mine, near Kellogg, Idaho was one of the first hard rock mines in the Silver Valley. Worked during the 1880’s; closed by hiding the mine, it was rediscovered in 1991, reclaimed in 1996, and opened as a tourist historical attraction. The work was all done in candlelight by hand. The guided underground tour explains how they drilled Read more...

Quality & Experience in Every Detail. Featured twice on the Travel Channel’s Mystery at the Museum Series Here at the Wallace District Mining Museum, we’re committed to investing in education and research of the Coeur d’Alene Mining District and the Silver Valley. Over 50 exhibits to see and experience Over 5000 photos and maps to view Over 7000 sq. ft Read more...

North Idaho is a cycling mecca. Whether you’re riding mountain, gravel, road, or the great trails such as the Route of the Hiawatha, Trail of the Coeur d’Alenes or the North Idaho Centennial Trail you won’t be missing out on great opportunities to see our beautiful area by bike! We have expert knowledge for the regions riding and can send Read more...

The Northern Pacific Railroad Museum transports you back in time, when railroads were king of transportation. As you enter the museum, you step into the re-creation of an early working railroad station. Exhibits tell of the rich history of railroading in the Coeur d’Alene Mining District and the Depot itself. Railroads have been at work in the Coeur d’Alene silver Read more...

The Oasis Bordello Museum is a former operating bordello in the historic mining town of Wallace Idaho. It is preserved exactly as it was left when it had to close its doors in 1988. The Oasis was hardly a unique establishment, being one of five such brothels along the town’s main street. Each business sported a neon sign advertising “rooms”—one Read more...

Located in historic downtown Wallace, Idaho, Johnson’s Gems & Collectibles is a rare find indeed. Amazing jewelry store with great prices. Sports and comic books, toy collections. Silver, jewelry, minerals and crystals! Overflowing with treasures. We are excited to share our beautiful minerals, gems and collectibles. Jewelry and Silversmithing. Local silver and gold. You will be amazed at The Center Read more...

The Crystal Gold Mine, near Kellogg, Idaho was one of the first hard rock mines in the Silver Valley. Worked during the 1880’s; closed by hiding the mine, it was rediscovered in 1991, reclaimed in 1996, and opened as a tourist historical attraction. The work was all done in candlelight by hand. The guided underground tour explains how they drilled Read more...

A free, family-friendly four acre river-front park and outdoor museum. Located adjacent to the Wallace Visitor Center, just off Interstate 90 at exit #61. The Mine Heritage Exhibition works in partnership with the Wallace Chamber of Commerce and City of Wallace to keep the exhibit open open year round, 24/7 with picnic areas and newly refurbished restrooms. See more about Read more...

The Coeur d’ Alene’s Old Mission State Park spotlights the oldest building in Idaho. The Mission of the Sacred Heart was constructed between 1850 and 1853 by Catholic missionaries and members of the Coeur d’ Alene Tribe. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Sacred Heart Mission and the Coeur d’Alene’s Old Mission State Park provide an educational Read more...

The Pulaski Tunnel Trail (five minutes from Wallace, ID) traces part of the route that Edward Pulaski’s crew followed during their escape from the 1910 fires. The trail’s two-mile course brings hikers to an overlook across the creek from the Nicholson mine adit – better known as the Pulaski Tunnel – where “Big Ed” Pulaski saved all but six of his 45-man firefighting Read more...

Described as one of the most scenic stretches of rails-to-trails in the nation, it is the “Crown Jewel” of all rail-to-trail projects in the country – delivering a one-of-a-kind adventure for visitors. Trail includes 10 tunnels & 7 trestles as high as 230ft. The trail runs through the Bitterroot Mountains at a gradual 1.6% average downhill grade, dropping 1,000ft over its 15 mile length. The Taft or St. Read more...

Silver Streak Zipline Tours offers a total of 10 ziplines on 250 acres of privately owned, undisturbed, mountainous terrain. Now  celebrating its 10th anniversary!  Come join us and soar in the mountains over the natural beauty of Silver Valley. And check our our sister attraction SVR GAS Mountain Bike Park. Miles of terrain, awesome rides and views. Read more...

Shoshone County Mining and Smelting Museum exhibits include a vast array of the equipment needed to operate the early mining and smelting operations of Shoshone County. They also have a vast archive of original and digital publications on the mining history and geology of Shoshone County available for Historians, Researchers and the Curious. They regularly host Educational Seminars, Authors, School Read more...