Idaho’s Hippest Mountain Town

Sandpoint’s a ski town that’s also “urbane and cultured” says a November 2013 story, “Idaho’s HippestMountain Town” in Men’s Journal. “As tempted as you’ll be to linger in town, the majestic Selkirk Mountains … exert a gravitational pull.”

Sandpoint’s an American eCity

Seems there are both brains and beauty around here: Sandpoint was named the 2013 Idaho eCity, an award by Google to recognize the strongest online business community in each state.

We’ve got ‘famed tree skiing’

Sandpoint ranks as one of the “Top 10 Emerging Ski Towns” according to National Geographic Adventure … “for those seeking the famed tree skiing of the Selkirks without the trip to Canada.”

Schweitzer one of ’10 Best Mountains You’ve Never Skied’

Ski Magazine touts Schweitzer as one of the ’10 Best Mountains You’ve Never Skied’ in its November 2012 issue. Tons of snow, awesome terrain, no crowds and cold beer rate northern Idaho ski resort on enviable list.

Sandpoint a lakeside destination

The Missoulian highlights Sandpoint as a lakeside destination in light of Rand McNally’s ‘Best of the Road’ Most Beautiful Small Town award bestowed on our little mountain-and-lake berg, in a July 24, 2012, feature story.

Sandpoint a ‘prettiest winter town’

Travel & Leisure magazine ranks Sandpoint among the nation’s dozen “prettiest winter towns” in a March 2, 2012, feature.

Schweitzer an ‘underrated’ resort

CNN/Travel in a Feb. 24, 2012, feature lists Schweitzer Mountain Resort as one of 7 Underrated Ski Resorts, noting that it’s unlikely you’ll wait more than five minutes in the lift line.

A ‘Best Old House Town’

Our town’s many vintage residential homes caught the eye of This Old House, which in February 2012 named Sandpoint a “Best Old House Neighborhood 2012.” Read about it at This Old House.

‘No. 1 Ski Town in USA’

That’s what Rand McNally called Sandpoint when it named the country’s “Top Seven Ski Towns” in a January 17, 2012, roundup of the best mountain towns. Sandpoint won the top rating over the likes of Lake Tahoe, Park City, Mammoth and Jackson.

‘Most Beautiful Town in USA’

So say USA Today and Rand McNally, which sent traveling teams to towns around the nation to determine the five best small towns in America. Sandpoint grabbed “Most Beautiful Town” honors from among an initial 600+ nominees. Read the CdA Press article.

We’re a railroading attraction

Sandpoint’s famous as “The Funnel” for railroads in the northern tier states, as USA Today writes in its Aug. 4, 2010, story “Idaho town draws railfans from around world.”

Who says you can’t have it all?

Sandpoint’s a good destination for second home buyers, says USA Today in its April 16, 2010, story, “Having it all in Sandpoint.”

Leading the transition movement

New York Times writes in-depth article on the Sandpoint Transition Initiative in its story “The End is Near! (Yay!)” (registration required) published in April 2009.

We’re a ‘market to watch’

Mountain Living Magazine says Sandpoint is one of 5 “mountain markets to watch.” Click to see its September 2008 market appraisal, What Market Slump? (pdf format)

An ‘idyllic adventure haven’

National Geographic Adventure Magazine touts the local character of “quiet Sandpoint,” while newcomers rave about the town’s strong sense of community. Click to read the August 2008 story Idaho’s Last Stand.

A top-15 travel destination

“I was smitten with this lakefront town from the moment I saw it,” says USA Today travel writer Laura Bly in naming Sandpoint a top U.S. destination. Read the entire May 25, 2007, story: Summer Vacations: 15 unforgettable trips.

We’ve got the goods in fall

The New York Times features Sandpoint and Lake Pend Oreille in a guide for “leaf lovers” published Oct. 6, 2006.Click to readthe full story: Fall Foliage; Bright Leaves, Big Country.

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