Located on the southern shores of the largest lake in Idaho, Pend Oreille, Bayview touches over 200 miles of pristine freshwater shoreline and offers endless types of recreational activities from water sports like water skiing, fishing and boating to hiking, camping and hunting. And if that’s not enough to keep you busy, Farragut State Park, one of Idaho’s largest parks, is only four miles away.

Just 30 miles north of Coeur D’Alene and 100 miles south of the Canadian border, Bayview has the best of both worlds. Originally settled as a fur trapping village, Bayview has the intimacy and tranquility of a small town (population 400 in winter and 800 in summer) yet a close proximity to Coeur D’Alene, with its theaters, shopping, and fine dining. Calm and culture just a stone’s throw away. And be sure not to miss Bayview Daze on the weekend closest to Fourth of July, an annual festival with a parade, street fair, boat parade, and fireworks!

The city is a growing metropolis filled with trendy and sophisticated stores, galleries, jewelry stores, fine dining and five-star accommodations. The Coeur d’Alene Resort boasts the world’s longest floating boardwalk and was chosen by Good Morning America for a remote broadcast in 2007. The city hosts year-round festivals, street fairs, art shows and parades as well as top-rated shows and charity events.