Location & What to Do
How to Get Here
The offices of Chief Architect are located in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho located amongst the beautiful lakes and pine trees of North Idaho. From the Spokane International Airport, take Interstate 90 East, 40 miles to Coeur d’Alene. Once in Coeur d’Alene Take the US-95 exit- exit number 12- North toward Sandpoint/Canada for 2.2 miles. Turn LEFT at W. Hanley Ave., and then an immediate right onto N. Mineral Dr. Our office is immediately on the right in the Hecla Mining Building. Parking is available in the visitor or main lot. The drive is about 45 minutes. View maps.
The Floating Green at the Coeur d’Alene Resort
Where to Stay
The Coeur d’Alene Resort is luxury on the lake. About $99 for the minimum economy rate (2 double beds). Airport pick-up service is about $50 round trip from the Spokane International Airport. Phone: 800-688-5253. If you can afford it, the lake view rooms are the best, and we highly recommend the resort.
Holiday Inn – Coeur d’Alene
800-251-7821
Mention you’re with ‘Chief Architect’ and receive our group rate:
October 1st – April 30th $79.95 per night + tax
May 1st – September 30th $139.95 per night + tax
Hampton Inn & Suites Coeur d’Alene
Phone: (208) 769-7900
Mention you’re with ‘Chief Architect’ and receive our group rate:
September 1st – June 11th $99 per night + tax
June 12th – August 31st $209 per night + tax
The Ameritel Inn Phone: 208 665-9000
The Coeur d’Alene Inn is located just off Interstate 90.
Phone: 800-251-7829
Day’s Inn Phone: 208-667-8668
There are several Bed & Breakfasts. One of them, The Roosevelt
Phone: 800 290-3358
Holiday Inn – Hayden
888-465-4329
Has a nice water park, bowling ally and gaming center inside the hotel – great if you have kids.
What To Do
The Coeur d’Alene Visitor & Convention Services Web site lists other accommodations, tourist information, restaurants, golfing, etc.
Hiawatha Bike Trail:
This is a must do!! The Olympian Hiawatha route has been called one of the most breathtaking scenic stretches of railroad in the country. Winding through 10 tunnels and 7 high trestles, this 15-mile route crosses the rugged Bitterroot Mountains between Idaho and Montana. The Route of the Hiawatha is best known for the long, dark St. Paul Pass, or "Taft" Tunnel, which burrows for 1.66 miles under the Idaho/Montana state line.
Trail of the Coeur d’Alenes:
A paved path of over 100 miles, much of which goes along the lake and rivers.
Silverwood Theme Park
Roller coasters and water features.
