Located in northern Idaho, Coeur d’Alene is defined by blue skies, sparkling water and pine-forested mountains. Coeur d’Alene has become known as the Lakeside Playground of the Pacific Northwest for five-star amenities in a stunning natural setting. Downtown Coeur d’Alene, founded in 1888, is an entertainment and shopping center with more than 125 retail stores, restaurants and professional businesses.