What is there to do in Harrison?
With its marina, public beach, and world class cycle trail, the picturesque city of Harrison, Idaho, is the perfect getaway for family and friends on the south end of Lake Coeur d'Alene. Enjoy outdoor dining overlooking the lake, local wine tasting, historic museum, ice cream shop, shady park, and shopping, all within an easy walk of the lake and trail. People who visit Harrison come back again and again.
Harrison has public docks, a boat launch, lakeside campground, sandy beach, and relaxing friendly atmosphere. Many people arrive by boat and take advantage of free moorage at the docks (48 hr. limit). No boat? No problem. Harrison has two family-owned watercraft rental businesses to serve you. Rent boats and vacation homes from Harrison Pontoons & Rentals, or boats, kayaks, water toys, and Stand Up Paddle boards from Water Adventures, Inc.
The Harrison docks on July 4th
Ride the Trail of the Coeur d'AlenesHarrison is a popular base for cyclists riding the 72-mile Trail of the Coeur d'Alenes, a paved rail-trail that stretches across the Idaho Panhandle. Cycle, hike, or roller blade along the lake over the sweeping Chatcolet Bridge seven miles south, to historic Heyburn State Park, where you can spend the day swimming in the lake and hiking on forested trails. The folks at Harrison Trading Post will outfit you with drinks, deli salads, snacks, and sandwiches on house-made bread for the trip.
A family headed toward Heyburn State Park on the Trail of the Coeur d'Alenes
Riding the trail is free! Start planning your trip by downloading some trail maps.Rent cycles at The Cycle Haus (formerly Pedal Pushers).
Strolling downtown / Estar Holmes photo
It's officially a city, but historic Harrison has the atmosphere of a quaint village. It's been a favorite destination for Inland Northwest visitors since the early 1900s.
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Drivers and cyclists like to spend the night at one of three lodgings downtown, or camp right on the water. Watch Birds at Thompson Lake Wildlife Refuge For a short cycle trip, get off the main trail and check out Thompson Lake Wildlife Refuge on the edge of town to spot and photograph osprey, eagles, white swans, and other wildlife. |
