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I'm going to be in Seattle on business in mid to late September or early October (dates not yet firm) and the wife is coming along. Since neither one of us are big city types, we are thinking about tacking a few days on to the trip and drive over to Northern Idaho to do a little exploring.
1. What should we expect weather wise?
2. She would like to stay in a B&B - any recommendations? Something comfortable but not too expensive.
3. We like just getting out and driving around, small town stuff (good food / small shops / local favor). Any recommendations?
My son and I flew out a year ago to visit UofI in Moscow but didn't have time to do anything - beautiful drive to and from though.....
Thanks!
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My youngest brother and I took a road trip out to Northern Idaho just over a year and a half ago during around the same time frame you're looking at. Was late September to be exact. I had the area at the top of my list of potential places to move in a couple years and wanted to scope out the area. Spent 3 nights in Sandpoint and ventured out from there.
Weather was absolutely perfect while we were there, low/mid 70s and sunny. As we were leaving it started getting rainy and cool so we timed it well. The leaves were changing colors so the drive out was pretty scenic.
I mostly drove around and explored the Lake Pend Oreille coast (there's definitely plenty of that to check out!) and headed up 95 to see the area around Bonners Ferry. My brother golfed
The Idaho Club and loved it, if golf is your thing. Said it's the best course he's played and very reasonably priced.
We wanted to stop in at Laughing Dog Brewery but their tap room was under construction. Ate and drank at MickDuff's Brewing the first night. That was nice because it was within walking distance of the LaQuinta we stayed in. Beer and food was pretty good. While walking around we stopped in at Northwest Hadmade Furniture. Their stuff is nice and the price reflects it.
Lots of other stuff to walk around and see in downtown Sandpoint. The locals were super nice. Lots of folks smile, wave, and talk which was a bit of a departure from Cincinnati and areas local.
Ate and drank at Sweet Lou's in Ponderay on the second night. Food was great there, especially their nachos which were massive and delicious. 3rd night we got some take out pizza from Bab's Pizzeria on recommendation from a local. Pretty good eating!
The area is amazing and we had a great time! Would love to make another road trip out there before moving.