Bonner County Historical Society's 
NEWCOMER CUCUMBER TOUR
Lifted from an early 1900s newspaper, the term "Newcomer Cucumber" was used by settlers to describe newcomers to the area. Today, we use this cheeky term to welcome old timers, new residents, and visitors alike. This tour highlights some of the key historic families, businesses, and stories dating from Sandpoint's earliest beginnings. 

Dates: Every Friday June-August
Time: 2:30pm
Duration: 1 hour (with optional 30 minute extension)
Meet at: Elevate Realty, 212 N First Ave, Sandpoint
Cost: $15 adults / $5 youth / 6 and under free
Registration: required

Tours facilitated through the City of Sandpoint's Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Division.
City's of Sandpoint Arts, Culture & Historic Preservation Commission's

a WALK THROUGH HISTORY

Learn about Sandpoint’s rich architectural history. Led by local historians and actors, the tours will bring you fun and engaging stories about Sandpoint’s past.

Dates: June 28, July 26, August 23, and September 27
Time: 10:00am
Duration: 1 hour
Meet at: The Panida Theater, 300 N First Ave, Sandpoint
Cost: free
Registration: encouraged

Tours facilitated through the City of Sandpoint's Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Division.
Self-guided

historic driving tour

Driving Past tells the stories of the people and events that have shaped Bonner County over the centuries. Each of the stops on the tours provides information connected with a specific place or area. Driving Past contains sixteen separate tours, laid out along all of the main highways and many of the secondary roads as well. The drives can be done individually or they can be combined with other tours to form a loop. Each tour contains a map and each stop includes driving directions, mileages, and GPS coordinates. The book is generously illustrated with historic photographs from the extensive collections of the Bonner County Historical Society.
For more information on Bonner County history, please visit and enjoy Nancy Renk's history blog, North Idaho Past/Present.
Self-guided

historic walking tour

In partnership with the Bonner County Historical Society, the City of Sandpoint's Arts, Culture & Historic Preservation Commission has put together a fun and informative walking tour brochure which can easily be used to tour Sandpoint's historic buildings.

Pick up a brochure at the Museum and other locations downtown.​