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...

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...

When founded in 1983, the theater originally began on the lot where the Northern Pacific Depot Museum now resides.  Efforts to secure the Kelly building were successful and the theater location changed in 1984.  After several years in the building, several grants were secured enabling the remodeling of the downstairs, changing the storefront, installing a furnace and painting both inside 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...

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...

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...

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...

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 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...

Handmade creARTions – edible & otherwise!  Healthy dark chocolates are dairy free and sugar free.  Fused glass bowls and vases. Seasonal Gold Panning Classes too. Call for details. Photography.  Mixed-media assemblages.  Custom orders and chocolate ingredient requests accepted.  Please inquire about upcoming open-studio workshops. Read more...

Wallace District Arts Council is the organizer of the Historic Wallace Blues Festival, named the best blues festival in the Inland Northwest. The annual event is held the second weekend Friday & Saturday & Sunday in July in downtown historic Wallace, Idaho. Check out their website for all the details Home | Blues Festival (wallaceblues.com) or follow them on Facebook 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 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...

Beer of historic proportion – Wallace Brewing Company, 15-barrel microbrewery, began selling its beer in January 2009, in historic Wallace, Idaho. The brewery pays homage to the town’s notorious past, creating a brand of beers with mining and bordello-inspired monikers such as ‘1910 Black Lager’, ‘Jackleg Stout’, ‘RedLight Irish Red Ale’, and ‘Idaho Select Light Lager’ . Be sure to Read more...

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...

Come to The Fainting Goat Wine Bar and Tap Room for a casual fine dining experience in Wallace. Self-serve wine from our Enomatic Wine Dispenser System.  We offer an extensive selection of international and regional wines, and also a variety of locally crafted beers and a large selection of beers from around the World.   Food handcrafted in-house with gluten-free Read more...

This retail store within a block of the Center of the Universe in downtown Wallace at 411 6th Street. The Shirt Shop offers custom designed apparel and accessories to be found nowhere else.  Add in a long established a graphic design company, print shop and Traveling-Ts business and you’ve got Wallace’s go to shirt shop. (AHA! Creative is the graphic 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...

Electric fat-tire bikes for rent by the hour or by the day. Tour the town and area, ride the trail of the Coeur d’Alenes, or take them to the Route of the Hiawatha. 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...

Enjoy the rustic feel of everything the Silver Valley has to offer, without the sacrifice of comfort or affordability. Click the website above to view their gallery of each available furnished living quarters. Suites Include Full Kitchen All modern appliances with cookware and service utensils.  On-Site Laundy This makes extended stays convenient. There is even a mud room and lockers 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...

Located in historic downtown Wallace, Idaho, Johnson’s Gems & Collectibles is a rare find indeed. Over 20 display cases overflowing with treasures. Johnson’s Gems is much more than a gem and mineral store, with a full lapidary shop and three jewelers on staff. We can repair your jewelry or make custom jewelry for you onsite, usually within days, or minutes. 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...

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...