For a unique mix of scenery, seclusion, recreation and amenities, a romantic vacation in North Idaho is one of the best wilderness getaways in the Pacific Northwest.

North Idaho - don't give yourself as away as an outsider by calling it northern Idaho - is squeezed between Washington on the west and Montana on the east. The region is dominated by two beautiful and exceptionally large lakes: Lake Pend Oreille and Lake Coeur d'Alene.

Romantic Things to Do in Coeur d'Alene ID

Explore the beautiful downtown park and beach with its sparkling waters. We love to visit the first weekend in July for Art on the Green on the lakeside campus of North Idaho College, which spills into the City Park with booths hosted by both artisans and local restaurants. My favorite is the fruit and chocolate kabob made with big, ripe, red strawberries and dark chocolate.

Romantic Coeur d'Alene Hotels, Resorts & Cabins

• The Coeur D'Alene Resort, Coeur D Alene,ID - this romantic North Idaho resort consistently places in Golf World's top 10 reader's choice golf courses and boasts the world's only floating golf green. Besides luxury accommodation, there's also top-of-the-line spa treatments, and a dozen or so eateries, and themed packages for dining, golf and spa getaways.

  If a destination wedding in Idaho is in your plans, the hotel can arrange a ceremony on the lake or high above in a honeymoon suite.

• Romantic Idaho Vacation Rentals - for a more rustic yet still romantic vacation, check out these North Idaho cabins and cottages perfect for a honeymoon or weekend getaway.

Romantic Getaways in Sandpoint, Idaho

Whether you ski downhill or cross-country you'll be impressed by the terrain at this mountain, and there are plenty of apres-ski opportunities at the mountain village.

In the summer, life here also focuses on and around the lakeshore. We like to grab lunch at MickDuff's Brewing Co. on the main street and head to the adjacent public beach.

Hotels in Sandpoint, ID - Discounts & Great Rates!

By night, for a romantic Sandpoint restaurant, you can't beat the venerable Hydra (115 Lake Street, 208-263-7123) for a great candlelit dinner.

Cheap Flights to Idaho

Salmon, ID Bed and Breakfasts - romantic small inns from lanierbb.com

VisitIdaho.org - more information on North Idaho getaways.

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