Truly a great place!
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6/23/2007
I am a little stunned to read the views from the other posters on the great and beautiful town of Sandpoint. It just goes to show how much perception changes from person to person. First let me say as a disclaimer, I am a Real Estate Agent in Sandpoint, though I am not posting this to get any leads or new clients…you can chose from any one of the over 250+ agents in our community.
Sandpoint is a great little town located on one of the largest lakes in the western U.S. It has recently experienced a housing boom, not that different from what has happened to most of the housing markets around the country over the last 3-4 years. And yes it is a great place to buy a home or just come on vacation.
What makes Sandpoint so special is its diversity, history and of course its location. Sandpoint is a kind of melting pot of cultural differences, from hippies to loggers, professionals to hermits living up in the woods, and young families to retirees, Sandpoint boast a little of every thing. The bottom line is that people here a genuine, not afraid to speak their mind and yet still willing to hear what someone else might have to say. I have never found a place that offers so much as far as “the people” are concerned.
The town has a nice mix of cultural events, including music and film festivals. Great restaurants, from traditional “American Cuisine” AKA – Steak & Potatoes, to a Thai restaurant, several eclectic Pubs and Cafes offering vegetarian and vegan choices on their menus, great Italian, Mexican, Pizza, Cajun, and more. Several times I have heard that the best places to eat in the Inland Northwest are all in Sandpoint. Yes its true there are not and endless supply of restaurants, cafes, and pubs…and if you eat out a lot the choices seam to repeat them selves often…after all Sandpoint is a Small Town…how many places can it support.
Once your belly is happy, take in the rest of the area…Skiing at a fantastic “local” mountain…with more ski-able acres than Sun Valley! A Lake that is 42 miles long, over 6 miles wide in some points, and 1200 feet deep…this all adds up to lots of great water recreation. Golfing at a Jack Niclaus signature golf course( under construction ), mountain biking on trails used for the NORBA championships! Kayaking, Fly Fishing, Hiking, Snowmobiling, The list goes on and on…The Sandpoint area is truly a four season recreation destination!
But really do not take my word for it and definitely do not let the other postings on th
kyler | Sandpoint, ID