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Downtown Wallace at the Center of the Universe. Center below: Wallace one of America’s most
historic cities. Wallace Huckle Berry Festival Image credits: NBC Today Show, Mike Feiler. Cover photo:
Pine Street & Trolley in the Fall, Lizzie Keitel
W allace offers a storybook like travel experience. It’s en-
tirely listed on the National Register of Historic Places,
nestled among tumbling mountain streams, deep wooded
canyons and abundant wildlife...
A storied place, Wallace
...its place in the and world class hiking
heart of one of the trails.
world’s richest silver Plus there are special
districts, 1.3 billion events and festivals
ounces mined and all year long. And the
counting, is a big Probable Center of the
reason it’s a national Universe.
landmark. Add in a reputation
Visitors today will for hospitality and
find four museums, that it’s a host city for
underground mine many conventions and
tours, live theater, a host of dining, gatherings, and it’s no wonder Wallace
lodging and imbibing options, two mi- has been named a top destination by
crobreweries and unique shops --- and The NBC Today Show, The Travel
that’s just the indoors. Channel, Reader’s Digest,
Outdoors are a whole True West, USA Today,
other story. Wallace is MSN, Northwest Travel,
home base to Idaho’s Huffington Post, Budget
only Hall of Fame Rails to Travel and others.
Trails cycling routes, a new Come see for yourself.
mountain bike park, two ski Turn the page, visit us at
resorts within 15 minutes, WallaceId.fun, and on
a 1,000 plus miles of ATV Facebook and Instagram.
and groomed snowmachine Best yet, visit in person.
trails, ziplines, great fishing, Find Wallace just off I-90
camping, big game hunting at exits #61 & #62.
Hiawatha is...
4 Wallace 2022-23 Visitor Guide
The Crown Jewel of America’s Rail Trails, the Hiawatha
features Ten tunnels and seven trestles - some over 230
feet above the ground. Image credits Visit Idaho
‘Bucket list’ beautiful
“Breath-taking”. “Bucket-list worthy”. nearly 50 interpretive signs and kiosks,
“Crown-Jewel of Rail-Trails.” and keep on the lookout for moose, elk,
Are just a few of the reviews given deer and other wildlife.
to the Route of the Hiawatha Rail Trail. Shuttle buses are available to trans-
Wending its way through 15 miles of port bikes and bikers back to the top.
dense forest, tumbling waterfalls, tower- Over 70,000 riders took the trail in
ing train trestles and cool mountain train 2020, prompting trail concessionaire
tunnels, the Route of the Hiawatha is one Lookout Pass to institute a reservation
of the most popular cycling attractions in system for the popular weekend tours.
Northwest. Start your Hiawatha adventure at
The route rolls over the abandoned Lookout Pass Ski Area. It’s located at exit
Milwaukee Railroad grade between the #0 on I-90 at the Idaho/Montana line, 12
old town site of Taft and the North Fork miles east of Wallace. Once there you
of the St. Joe River can get trail passes,
near Avery.
Designed for INSIDE shuttle tickets,
mountain bike rent-
all ages and World Class Trails ................................ 4-8
als, souvenirs, and
Museums & Underground Tours ...... 10-13
experience lev- Zip, bike & hike .............................. 14-16 sack lunches.
els, it boasts a Lodging & Dining Guides .................. 17-23 The Route of the
rider-friendly, Where am I? Area map ....................... 24-25 Hiawatha is open
all-downhill 1.6 per- Ski, Fish, Hunt, Kayak ..................... 26-27 daily from late May
cent average grade On stage, screen, print & TV ..............28-31 to late September,
-- gently dropping Center of the Universe ............................33 from 8:30 a.m. to
1,000 feet from Events Calendar ............................. 36-37 5:30 p.m. Pacific
start to finish. Shopping Guide ................................ 38-39 Time.
For the best ex- Blooms & Pools ............................40-41 For more info
perience don’t rush Bring your group here ......................... 42 and/or treserva-
Old Mission & Ghosts ............................ 43
this ride. Take the Colorful Past & Present ........................ 44-45 tions visit ridethehi-
time to savor the Walking Tour ........................... 46-54 awatha.com, or call
scenery, read the A last look .............................................56 (208) 744-1234
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Hall of fame ride
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On the 73 Mile Trail
of the Coeur d’Alenes
There are nearly
2.000 rail trails in
America.
Just 15 - - less
than 1% -- are Hall
of Fame Trails as
distinguished by
the Rails to Trails
Conservancy.
Two of those
select trails are in
Idaho. Both are
on Wallace’s door-
Image Credits: Visit Idaho
step: The Route of
the Hiawatha on
the previous page, and the Trail of the
Coeur d’Alenes, featured here.
The Trail CdA’s spans 70 plus miles of the adjacent river, lake, forest and marsh-
well-maintained asphalt beside rivers, land their home.
lakes and small towns of the Idaho Pan- The trail also accesses several points of
handle. interest including the Wallace’s Northern
Start the trail on Pacific Railroad De-
either end in Mullan pot and the Cataldo
or Plummer, or pick Mission.
it up anywhere in Now its easier
between. than ever to enjoy
In Wallace the trail the trail -- with shut-
runs the length of tle service available
the town all along via the Wallace Inn
the South Fork of the and electric bike
Coeur d’Alene River. rentals through Wal-
It has a gentle lace’s Spokehouse.
grade and smooth For more Info
surface---- along with including detailed
20 developed trail- maps: CdA Tribe
heads and 17 scenic Trail Manager (208)
waysides with picnic 686-7045, State Trail
tables and benches. Manager(208) 682-
Plus there’s three 3814 or visit online
dozen bridges and at parksandrecre-
trestles that a body ation.idaho.gov and
can stop and watch friendsofcdatrails.
rushing streams or org. Maps also at
view tranquil lakes Wallace Visitor
and wetlands, Center, Depot and
Wildlife is abun- Mining musems,
dant. Moose, deer, Wallace Inn, Cataldo
elk, black bear, bald Mission (the trail
eagles, osprey, her- HQ) and in Kellogg
ons, otters, beavers and Harrison.
and waterfowl make
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Three great historical attractions for one low price. Enjoy these
National Register of Historic Places treasures. Rare artifacts,
unique images, amazing interactive exhibits, and award winning
collections. All within walking distance of each other
in downtown historic Wallace.
Northern Pacific
Railroad Depot
Museum
219 Sixth St.
208 752-0111
NPdepot.org
Barnard
Stockbridge
Wallace District Photography
Mining Museum Museum
509 Bank St. 312 Fourth Street
208 556-1592 208 556-5580
WallaceMiningMuseum.com BarnardStockbridge.com
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Follow Pulaski’s Trail
Lush forest, gurgling
Placer Creek and breath-
taking waterfalls now cover
what was once a hellish
moonscape from the larg-
est wild fire in U.S. History.
This four mile round trip
hike with interpretative sig-
nage commemorates the
heroism of firefighters who
risked their lives saving
Wallace from incineration.
The trail honors Ranger
Ed Pulaski, who saved his
crew of 45 men by shepherding them to
safety. More exhibits and memorials on
the trail and fire can be found in Wallace at
the Mine museum, Visitor Center and Nine
Mile Cemetery.
Featured on the Travel Channel, in
the NY Times bestseller the Big Burn and
PBS’ American Experience, the trailhead is
located one mile south of Wallace on St. Top: Ranger Ed Pulaski. Center: Trail interpretative
Rte 456. sign. Bottom: Placer Creek along the trail.
Road signs in Wallace guide visitors to
obey speed limits and watch for pets
the trail. Please note: the way to the trail
and pedestrians.Image credits: Mike Feiler, Wallace
passes through residential areas, so please Barnard-Stockbridge Museum, John Darrington
Road to Riches, Burke Canyon
Burke, Gem, Frisco, Black Bear, Yellow river and within a couple of miles of each
Dog—all legendary names of towns filled other. Spectacular scenery and views along
with stories of Bonanza and Bust and all a with frequent sightings of deer and Elk
short drive up Burke Canyon Road at Exit abound the whole seven mile drive to the
62 off I-90 at Wallace (Idaho State Rte 4). once bustling town of Burke. Set in canyon
See map pp 24-25. On your way up the so narrow that the mines, mills, rail, road
canyon see the massive ruins of the Frisco and even a hotel had to share the same
Mill, blown apart by striking workers in thoroughfare. That hotel, the Tiger, made
the 1890s mining war, as well as those Ripley’s Believe It or Not for having river
still inhabited mining towns alongside and railroad passing through the building.
E-Bike Rentals
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Trail of the Coeur d’Alenes & Hiawatha Trail
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History lives in Wallace
For the history Wallace
fan, Wallace boasts offers self
a treasure trove guided walk-
of attractions. The ing tours of
entire city is listed its 1890s era
on the National Reg- residential
ister of Historic Plac- and commer-
es, and nearly every cial districts.
home and building Pedestrians
has a storied past. can stroll at
So much so Wallace their leisure
and learn the
“Among the fascinating heritage of
the town and its land-
most historic marks.
towns in the The first weekend
of October the town
West.” celebrates that heritage
True West Magazine with a history festival
featuring guided tours of
was honored by True West historic homes, re-enact-
Magazine as one of the top ments, free lectures and
ten historic towns in the workshops.
West.
Top: historic Tabor & Hutton homes on Pine Street. Paige Taylor Evans image.. Below: Holy Trinity Church, now
the Barnard Stockbridge Museum on 4th and Cedar. Wallace Chamber
A quiet treasure: Wallace cemetery
Nine Mile Cemetery lies adja- and occupations as well as monu-
cent to the Sierra Silver Mine one ments to the firefighters who died in
mile north of town on Dobson Pass the great blaze of 1910.
road (Rt 456). Among steep hills and To get there follow Sixth St. north
forest is this solemn city of the dead, past the Depot. Proceed under I-90.
with internees from the town’s be- Look for the green 1 mile marker
ginnings in 1884 to the present. on the right. The cemetery is on the
Sections for different religions left.
208.786.4261
Francine Bartley
Sales Associate
Each office is independently owned and operated
10 W. Portland Ave. Kellogg, ID 838737
KelloggVacationHomes@gmail.comYour must-see thems:
Wallace 2022-23 Visitor Guide 11
Wallace museums
The Northern Pacific Over $7 billion in mineral wealth
have fueled an even richer history of
Railroad Depot Museum fortunes made and lost, labor strife,
is a great place assassination of
to start your In the Moonlight image by Diane Reifer an Idaho Gov-
Wallace history ernor and visits
tour. The beau- from sitting
tifully restored U.S. Presidents.
1901 built Exhibits on the
chateau style Great Fire of
railroad depot 1910, a Smith-
and grounds sonian quaility
tell the town’s life sized mock
rich heritage mine, theater,
through a series Dante’s Peak
of interactive film exhibits,
exhibits--all as well as an
done with at- extensive digital
tention to style research ar-
and accuracy. chive have led
Find unique the museum to be named one of Ida-
treasures in their gift shop and attend ho’s finest educational and research
the museum’s multiple special events institutions.
year-round. Open April 15-October New this year are exhibits on
15. (208)752-0111 219 Sixth St. npdepot.org. Buffalo Soldiers units’ contributions in
The Wallace District North Idaho as well as a
new online store.
Mining Museum is The museum’s gift shop
another must stop for any his- boasts souvenirs, a large
tory buff. Featured twice on the collection of histories as
Travel Channel’s Mysteries at the well as silver coins and
Museum, the acclaimed museum bullion.
tells the story of the richest Silver
(208) 556-1592 509 Bank St.
District on Earth. (And yes, we wallaceminingmuseum.com
are still mining here).
&Go underground:
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Now in its 40th
year, the Sierra
Silver Mine Tour is
one of Idaho’s most
popular attractions.
Take a one hour
15 minute tour
via trolley or their
new jitney around
Wallace and up to
the Sierra Silver
mine located one
mile north of town.
Go underground to this former working
silver mine with retired miners as your
guide. Inside the tour’s expansive Cedar
Street ticket office, waiting area and gift
shop, discover artifacts and souvenirs
galore. Old Fashioned Ice Cream Parlor
and gold panning, too. Open May-Oct.
509 Cedar (208)752-5151 silverminetour.org
Visit Idaho images
Gold panning at
Eagle City Park
Pan for it. Experience gold mining
like the early
prospectors
did here: pan
“Your Silver Specialty Store” for gold in N.
Idaho’s gold
•Local Artist Designs fields.
Eagle City
•Idaho Garnet & Star Garnets Park and
•Idaho Opal & Star Opals Campground
offers river
•Large Selection of Sterling front gold
panning over
Chain, Charms, Earrings 35 acres in
•Gift Ideas & More the same rich
placer fields
discovered in
606 Bank St. the 1880s gold rush.
And, you keep all the gold you find!
Wallace, Idaho 83873 Nestled between the old mining
556-1171 camps of Murray and Prichard and
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Online at Gold FeverMiningSupply.comHaunting images
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The people and Thousands of
places that populat- New Wallace sex workers’ exhibit images paint the
ed Wallace’s historic fascinating story
past aren’t gone. of life in the Coeur
Like spirits d’Alene Mining
inhabiting former District from the
homes, those old 1880s to 1963,
residents and build- the time the Bar-
ings now reside in nard- Stockbridge
large format, high studio operated in
resolution prints and Wallace.
the extensive digital The building
archives of Wallace’s space itself is
Barnard-Stockbridge a sight to see,
Photo Museum. designed by
Housed in the renowned North-
once shuttered Wallace Madame Babe Kelly and child, part west architect
National Register of of a new exhibit debuting at the museum this Kirtland Cutter.
Historic Places Holy year, “the Ladies Upstairs, Downstairs.” Pho- Open April thru
Trinity Episcopal tographer Nellie Stockbridge’s images capture October, find the
Church building, the both the grittiness of sex workers’ lives and museum at 312
museum showcases their essential, often overlooked humanity. Fourth Street,
the Barnard Stock- across from the
bridge Photo Collection -- an extraordinary Post Office, at BarnardStockbridge.com
cultural and historic resource. and on Facebook and Instagram.
Your Full Service Supermarket:
Fresh Produce, Fresh Meats with NW Premium
Angus Beef, Fried Chicken, Full Service Deli,
Donuts, Ice, Snacks, Red Box Movie Rentals
Locally Owned & Operated
Open 7am-9pm, Daily
New
Pharmacy,
Now Open
9am-6pm M-F
• Wallace’s Only Liquor Store
• Wide selection of beer & micro brews
• Full selection of HUCKLEBERRY products
800 Bank Street, Wallace 208-752-1233Fly high at Silver Streak
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“Rush” is an understate-
ment for the six story drop
on the Dragon’s Breath
Zipline, one of ten lines
featured by Wallace Silver
Streak Ziplines.
The lines range from one
to six football fields long,
allowing speeds up to
60 mph. (Or slower
for the less wild at
heart). New SVR GAS
The zipline offers Mountain Bike
10 different courses. park, course and
Each has “dual zips,” trails at zip line professionally designed
allowing the option mountain bike park and
of flying in the prone trails as well as a snow-
or “superhero” posi- board park for winter.
tion. It’s fun for the The zipline’s office and
entire family. welcome center is con-
Just getting up the mountain is an ex- veniently located in downtown Wallace
perience in itself, with breathtaking views at 5th & Cedar Streets. Reservations
of the Bitterroot Range and surrounding are recommended; call (208) 556-1690.
wilderness. Check their websites for more informa-
Look for new major improvements tion: ZipWallace.com, SVRGAS.com
to the attraction -- widened roads, a Silver Streak, SVR GAS photos
Daily Scenic
Gondola
Rides
Idaho’s largest
indoor waterpark
Lift Served
Mountain Biking
silvermt.com 208.783.1111
208.783.1111Play, learn and recharge
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The Mining Heritage Exhibi- Wallace’s free, hands
tion stretches over four acres of on four acre outdoor
park and river front adjacent to mining exhibit
educates and
the grounds of the Wallace Visi- entertains all ages,
tor Center (I-90 Exit 61). year round
The free, outdoor, fam-
ily friendly museum de-
picts the evolution of local
mining through numerous
hands on exhibits and
new interpretative signs,
inviting those of all ages
to learn what it takes to
wrest mineral riches from
miles below the surface.
Plus 24/7 year-round
restrooms, numerous
picnic tabels along with
water and electric outlets
and large parking area
make the exhibition, park
and Visitor Center the per-
fect place to rest, refresh
and recharge from any
road trip or visit. Lizzie Keitel images
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Step into the city woods
The easiest way
to be in the midst
of forest surround-
ing Wallace: climb
our extensive, sce-
nic stair system.
Wend your way
up the steep south
hills through both
deciduous and
pine woods, where
sitings of wildlife
like moose, deer
and elk are not
uncommon.
Find restored John Darrington image
stairs at every
numbered street from Third through Seventh. At over 800 steps, (the equivalent of 46
story building), the stairs first enabled city folk an easy route to hillside homes. Resto-
ration of the system began in 2011 and is nearly complete today. Most stairways are 100
On your markets,
feet long and have 76 to 84 steps, including
those with landings and benches. New maps
at the Visitor Center, Mine Museum or
Railroad Museums. Interpetive signs are
also at the Fifth and Bank staircase.
ready, set, GO!
How can you tell it’s summer in
2022-2023 these parts? Follow the bargain hunters.
Some of the region’s largest flea markets
OUR 40 TH YEAR bookend the sunny season, with a new
third one smack in the middle. St. Regis,
Sixth Street Montana starts things off every Memori-
Melodrama al Day Weekend with Montana’s largest
outdoor market. Then come July 4th
& Theater weekend visit the new West Wallace Flea
Market a quarter mile west of the town’s
Visitor Center. Finally Labor Day Week-
proudly presents end, see 100s of vendors underneath the
freeway on city streets and the depot
Live Theater! grounds. Kids games, live music, loads of
fun and best of all: killer deals on stuff
you didn’t even know you needed.
Summer Melodramas
Wednesdays through
Saturdays, 7 p.m. Sundays, 2 p.m.
Under the Freeway
All summer tickets: $10
Other productions in
November, December
Flea Market
ALWAYS Labor Day Weekend
and March
Good Buys & Special Deals
212 Sixth Street
Wallace, ID. 83873 Non-Profit organizations are offered
208 752-8871 877-SIXTHST FREE booth spaces!
Vendor & Volunteer information:
To purchase tickets online and Northern Pacific Depot Museum
see production schedules, visit: 208-752-0111
sixthstreetmelodrama.com npdepot@gmail.com
4323372-0428Sleeps
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All phone numbers Crystal Gold Mine RV Park
208 prefix unless
otherwise noted 51931 Silver Valley Rd. Kellogg 783-4653
Eagle City Park Campground
HOTELS & MOTELS Eagle City 699-8128
Bitterroot Motel Lost Moose Campground
60330 Silver Valley Rd. Wallace 753-0001 27706 S Latour Creek Rd Cataldo
Brooks Hotel 682-3555
500 Cedar St., Wallace 556-1571 Mullan Trail 725 River St. 744-1444
Hercules Inn
Front & 2nd St., Wallace (509)435-3005 VACATION RENTALS
Fairbridge Inn & Suites A Comfy Cottage
601 Bunker Hill Ave., Kellogg 783-1234 207 Pine St., Wallace 699-7554
Lux Rooms The Cedar Haus
601½ Cedar St., Wallace (206) 909-7472 317 Cedar., Wallace (520) 241-2807
Ryan Hotel The Church House
608 1/2 Cedar St. Wallace 753-6001 DiscoverWallace.com/churchhouse
Silver Mountain Resort/Lodge The Elm House
610 Bunker Hill Kellogg (866)345-2675 Wallace 786-4261 airbnb.com
Stardust Motel Lux Rooms
410 Pine St., Wallace 752-1213 6th & Cedar Wallace (206)909-7472
Wallace Inn Ona’s House
100 Front St., Wallace 752-1252 319 Pine St., Wallace 784-8925
Idaho Building
RV PARKS/CAMPGROUNDS 415 6th St. (IdahoBuilding.com)
Wallace RV Park Manoah 611 (WallaceId.fun/stay)
108 Nine Mile Rd., Wallace 753-7121 Stagecoach House
By the Way Campground DiscoverWallace.com/stagecoach
907 N. Division Pinehurst 682-3311 The Tabor House (Wallace)
Country Lane River Resort taborhousevacationrental.com 782-4261
610 Old River Rd. Kingston 682-2698 Three Kings of Wallace Book at VRBO.com
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A history of seduction
The compelling story of Wallace’s the industry and
long running Red Light District is retold town. Wallace was
today at the Oasis Bordello Museum featured at Sun
(reopened this year after a two year hi- Valley and Aspen
atus) and the focus of a new photogra- film festivals.
phy exhibit at Wallace’s Barnard-Stock- Want more of a
bridge Museum. That old time Wallace
history is also a best-sell- experience -- how
ing book and documen- about sleeping in
tary. Based on the 2017 an old bordello? On the corner of 6th
treatment by local PhD and Cedar Streets are the recently
Heather Branstetter, the renovated Lux Rooms, now a bou-
short film Wallace -- like tique hotel. The hotel has several
the Branstetter book packages available along with sister
-- gets rave revues for its property the Silver Corner Bar. Reser-
no-nonense protrayal of vations: (206)909-7472 airbnb.com
A Gold Mine of family fun abandoning
Just nine miles west of Wallace lies the
Crystal Gold Mine & RV Park. Prospectors the site.
first discovered a gold bearing vein there The mine
in 1879 and mined it for three years before was lost for
over a hun-
dred years.
In 1991, the
then owner
saw water
seeping out of the hillside. Hoping it was a
Tues-Sun 12-Cl Summer
Friday-Tuesday 12-7 spring, he dug into the bank and partially
Wed-Sun
Wed-Sun 12-7
12-7 Off Season uncovered the portal. In 1996 the site was
208.661.2062
208.661.2062
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517517
1/2
1/2Bank St.Wallace
Bank St. Wallace rejuvenated as a tourist attraction. Visitors
Fresh517
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&Hours Bank
Starting
Delicious, soonSt. Wallace
• Under
Always New Ownership
Friendly will see the smithsonite crystals that have
Always Fresh, Always Friendly
formed on the walls, and quartz veins with
gold and silver. Gold Panning included
with tours during summer months.
Directions: I-90 Exit 54 to the Miners Me-
morial, turn left (west) on Silver Valley Road
for two miles. 208.783.GOLD goldmine-idaho.
com Crystal Gold Mine Image
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Please note: hours & menus can change
with season. Please visit our website, Muchachos Tacos
WallaceId.fun for the latest info. 517 1/2 Bank
1313 Club 608 Bank Street Lunch & Dinner 208 661-2062
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Mom’s Vintage Eatery - Wallace
a
208.752.9391 519 1/2 Cedar St 208.556.1668
BlackBoard Café/Todd’s Sandwich shop & Fresh Baked Pies
600 Cedar Street 208.556.5648 The Mossy Moose
Daily Lunch & Dinner Dine-In 418 6th Street Wallace 208.956.0476
Fresh Baked Pasteries & Deli Coffees, pasteries and treats
t
Brooks Restaurant & Lounge Oliver’s Mercantile
500 Cedar St. 208.752.8171 605 Bank Street. Open daily 11 am
Breakfast & Lunch Appetizer menu
City Limits Brew Pub The Outlaw Bar & Grill
108 Nine Mile Road 209 Hunter Ave. Mullan Open daily 11 am
s
Home of North Idaho Brewery Lunch & Dinner 208.744.1120
Lunch & Dinner 208.556.1885 Red Light Garage
Cogs Gastropub 302 5th Street 208.556.0575
424 Sixth St.. 208.682.6220 Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Lunch & Dinner 11am to 10pm Slab Meat Co.
The Fainting Goat 207 5th Street In the Red Bus
516 Bank St. Lunch & Dinner 208.329.5322
(208) 512-9010 Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Fowl Mouths 6th & Cedar
5th & Cedar Sts. Wallace Sixth & Cedar Sts. In the Wallace Corner
Wings, Sweet Tea & Fries 556-1690 Coffees & treats
Harvest Foods Sierra Silver Mine Tour
800 Bank St. 208.752.1233 509 Cedar Street Wallace 208.752-5151
On the Go Full Service Deli & Bakery Old Fashioned Ice Cream Parlor
Metals Bar Trailside Café @ Wallace Inn
514 Cedar Wallace Breakfast, Lunch and Banquets (all year).
Appetizers, Pizza more 208.556.5213 Dinner (May-Oct) 208.752.1252
Named one
of Idaho’s
top 5 diners
Summer Hours
Tues- Sat. 6-6
Off season: Wed.-Sat. 8-4
(208) 556-1668
Restaurant, Gift Shop & more
519 1/2 Cedar . Wallace, Idaho20 Wallace 2022-23 Visitor Guide
A feast of dining choices,
Looking for a place to is open from 11 am -
eat? Wallace doesn’t dis- 3 pm, lunch. Dinner
appoint. The little town runs from 5-8pm.
at the Center of the Market is open
Universe offers a raft of 8am-9pm. Weekend
choices, not one of them breakfasts. 600
a national chain. Here’s a Cog’s savory Cedar St. 208-556-
rundown of your options eats, drinks and 5648.Blackboard-
in Wallace and nearby marketplace.com
views at the Cog’s has earned
towns:
At City Limits Brew Center of a loyal following for
Pub, brew masters put the Universe its filling take on
out some of the region’s pub food. Proprietor
finest local beers gourmet chef Alex
matched with a varied Mayberry marries
lunch and dinner menu. mouthwatering
Plus brewery tours, a full dining and grab &
bar and more. A pop- go offerings with
ular spot post ski, bike gorgeous views of
or snowmachine ride. mountain and city
Located 100 feet from
the Hall of Fame Trail Suds & Seafood Delights at City
of the Coeur d’Alenes Limits Brew Pub
at 108 Nine Mile Road.
208.556.1885 citylimits-
brewpub.com.
Look for the space ship. It’s parked in the
lot at The Red Light Garage on Fifth and Pine
Streets. A must stop for youngsters or just the
young at heart, their walls, halls, and ceiling scape. Plus a varied selection of craft brews on
are bedecked with every kind of road sign from tap, full bar and the ambience of an 1890 built
across the Pacific Northwest, along with cam- building that has served as a cigar shop & court
paign memorabilia, musical instruments license house. Open daily 11am-10pm at Sixth & Bank,
plates from every American state. the Center of the Universe. cogs@discoverwal-
Best known for their Huckleberry Shakes, lace.com 208.682.6220
but enjoy classic burgers, a full breakfast menu The Fainting Goat is an elegant yet casual
and fully stocked bar. Open for breakfast, lunch dining experience. Exquisite entrée and appe-
and dinner. 208.556.0575 tizer selections offered in an intimate, welcom-
The Blackboard Cafe & Marketplace offer ing setting makes for a great dining experience
a one-two punch for both sit down and on the not out of place in any major metropolitan
go meals. The cafe features gourmet sandwich- setting anywhere. New this year, their brick piz-
es, soup and salad for lunch and classic Italian za oven. Open for lunch and dinner year-round.
dinner in the evenings. The market offers deli (Closed Wednesdays). 208) 512-9010, 516 Bank
fair, espresso and fresh baked goods. The Cafe St. thefaintinggoatawinebar.comWallace 2022-23 Visitor Guide 21
all local and no chains and pie shop at 519
Fowl Mouths boasts
Wings, Sweet Tea and Huckleberry Shakes 1/2 Cedar in Wallace.
Fries. That’s it and that’s 208.556.1668.
with a dose of Just east of town is a
enough for Wallace’s
newest dining experi- Whimsy at can’t miss experience.
ence. Owner Scott Haney Red Light The Outlaw’s legend-
brings a bit of his native Garage ary hamburgers can sat-
isfy the most demand-
Texas to the downtown.
In the old bank build- ing of appetites. Full
ing at Fifth & Cedar in menu, beer and liquor
Wallace. It shares the menu as well. Take exit
space with his other local #68 in Mullan, hit the
ventures, the Zipline and downtown and there
SVR GAS bike park. they are at 209 Hunter.
The 1313 Club has 208 744-1120. Open till
about as diverse a menu 10pm daily, midnight on
as you’ll find in town. Ap- weekends.
petizers, Mexican, Burg- Wallace is also home
ers, Sandwiches, Dinners to two restaurants in ho-
and more. The 1313 has tels. A popular locals’
plenty of atmosphere spot, The Brooks Hotel
with every possible kind offers the classic diner
of mounted game from experience in newly
Buffalo to Jackaloupe, and a virtual cornucopia rennovated dining room and kitchen. A dozen
of local and regional tables, friendly
memorabilia. 608 personable staff and
Bank St. 208.752.9391 complete breakfast
1313club.com and lunch menu. Sal-
Muchachos ad & soup bar, too.
Tacos is one of the Open seven days on
latest additions to the corner of Cedar
the downtown. From and Fifth Streets.
the management of 208.556.1517.
Coeur D’Alene’s Tony’s Fast, Fresh & Friendly Mexican Faire Just off Interstate
on the Lake, owner at Muchachos 90 at exit 61, the
Traci Arcireno brings Trailside Cafe at
authentic Mexican the Wallace Inn
cuisine, with fresh ingredients, gourmet spices, is the town’s most accessible restaurant from
personalized service in a fun upbeat setting. the interstate. The Café caters to the traveler
517 ½ Bank 208 661-2062. and business person with a modern restau-
Named one of Idaho’s Top Five Diners, rant. Feast your eyes on the menu or views of
Mom’s VIntage Eatery is legendary for its mountain, forest or river scape. Open seven
huge helpings, friendly service and giant sized days 100 Front St. 208.752.1252 thewallaceinn.
homemade pies. Find the restaurant, gift shop com. (Continued p. 23)Suds that save the day
22 Wallace 2022-23 Visitor Guide
It was in the after- North Idaho
math of 1910’s Big Mountain Brew:
Burn that beer earned NIMB’s motto is “brew-
celebrity in Wallace. ing one great beer at
One third of the town a time.” Choose from
was incinerated in ales like Baldy Blonde,
the blaze, part of the Sunset Red, or dark
three million acres Black IPA. Try their Pu-
burnt in 36 hours laski Porter with hints
across the West. Enjoy Wallace brewed beers from of chocolate and cof-
The fire had so North Idaho Mountain Brew fee. The brew is named
polluted local water and Wallace Brewing Co. after one of the heroes
drinking supplies that of that Great Fire,
authorities forbade Forest Ranger Big Ed
anyone in town to drink Pulaski. (If you get real
anything but beer for lucky, you might happen
three days after the upon the local amateur
flames were extin- brew club that meets at
guished. NIMB regularly). North
The town celebrates Idaho Mountain Brew is
that history with a one of a kind annual located inside the City Limits Brew Pub at
craft beer pub crawl. A dozen of Wallace’s 108 Nine Mile Road, 208-556-1120
unique watering holes host both local northidahomountainbrew.com
and regional brews, including the award Wallace Brewing: In a town
winning beers made here. famous for its silver mines, they claim
beer is the new gold – and they’ve set
Stop by the out to prove it. The brewery pays homage
orehouse tasting to the town’s wild past, with mining and
room for a delicious bordello-inspired monikers such as 1910
locally brewed beer. Black Lager, Jack Leg Stout, Vindicator,
Huckleberry Shandy, Red Light Irish Red
Ale, Wallace Strong and Idaho Select Light
Lager. Taste them all in the Orehouse
Tasting Room. And the Brewery isn’t just
for humans. Canines are welcome as well.
Find them at 610 Bank Street, 208-660-3430.
Find them online at wallacebrewing.com.
610 Bank Street Or find their brews in your local grocer.
Wallace, ID Wallace Brewing ships product across the
4344670-0328
www.wallacebrewing.com Northwest. North Idaho Mtn. Brew/Wallace Brewing images
Award
Winning
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•• Monthly, First Sunday
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The second floor of the Corner is home to the
LUX ROOMS, a former bordello, now a boutique hotel.
208.753.4261 ● 601 Cedar Street, Wallace, Idaho
208.753.4261No chains: a
Wallace 2022-23 Visitor Guide 23
feast of local
dining choices
From p. 21 Want some bar appetizers?
Here’s a couple of options. Oliver’s
Mercantile has just added a kitchen
to serve hungry shoppers in their store
and drinkers in their bottle shop. Great
ambiance, unique Wallace and Idaho
themed goods and apparel -- and now
eats. Find them at 605 Bank in down-
town Wallace.
And may we suggest the Metals? It’s
Wallace’s oldest watering hole. If you’re
in the mood for a late, late night meal,
they are the place to go: a complete
appetizer menu—ranging from cheese
sticks, pizza, chicken strips and more.
Located at 514 Cedar 208 752-5213.
Sometimes a body just needs a quick
bite. A solution: hit the Deli’s at our local
grocers.
In Wallace that’s Harvest Foods. It’s
at 800 Bank Street on the east end of
town. Burgers, finger steaks, sandwiches
“GastroPub: A place to meet
and specials of the day all prepped that
for good drinks & craft beers,
day in their in store bakery and deli.
serving innovative yet
Give them a call ahead of time at 208
approachable bar food.”
• Wed.-Sun. Noon to 10pm
752-1233. Late Nite MeNu avaiLabLe tiL10pM
In Osburn, Steins Deli also offers fast
fresh to go. See them at 712 E. Mullan
right across from Mom’s Vintage Eatery. scan for complete
menu and drink
208.752.5021. In Kellogg Yoke’s offers offerings
a large variey of on the go food as well.
Stop by their store at 117 Hill St. just off
I-90. Call ahead at 783-1171.
BLACKBOARD
MARKETPLACE
600 Cedar St, Wallace • 208-556-5648 • Open Daily 8am-8pm
Blackboard Café Market & Bakery
Fox & Hare Mountain Wear Todd’s Bookstore & Coffee
424 6th Street
Wallace, Idaho
All under one roof 208.682.6220
blackboardmarketplace.com
510574
At the Center of the Universe24 Wallace 2022-23 Visitor Guide
Winter Playgrounds
Lookout Pass image Awesome powder. Tiny lift lines. 15 minutes away.
Super snow adventures await
Some of the Northwest’s deepest Each resort is within a 15 minute drive of
powder, abundant snow-covered trails Wallace.
and seemingly limitless uncrowded back Snowmobiling trails are groomed
country make winter a real wonderland from mid-December until early March.
here. Enjoy alpine and cross country Fourteen trails are available ranging from
skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, 12 to 65 miles in length. Snowmobiling is
snowmobiling, tobogganing, tubing and allowed on the streets of Wallace (weath-
even ice fishing for whitefish. er and snowpack permitting).
You can ski Lookout Pass and Silver Snowmobile information: Coeur d’Alene River
Mountain ski resorts from November Ranger District at (208) 783-2363 or Idaho Parks &
through April. Lookout is one of the first Recreation, (208) 682-3814. Trail information avail-
ski runs to open each winter in the Pacific able at the Historic Wallace Chamber of Commerce.
For snowmobile road conditions in Wallace please
Northwest. email wallacesnowconditions@gmail.com
In fact, in recent winters, Lookout
Skiing information: Check out SIlver Moun-
received nearly 500 inches and Silver tain’s year round events and specials at silvermt.
over 400 inches of the white stuff. Both com. Visit skilookout.com for complete information
mountains are groomed, but the powder and learn about Lookout’s Free Ski School for kids.
enthusiast can often find uncut trails and (Lookout Pass is the original Idaho ski area with
documented skiing in 1935).
spring “corn snows” that are very skiable.
With Seasonal Gold Panning
4336441Wet
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&
wild:
Spring time on Wallace’s South Fork Right: Fishing on the St. Joe Near Avery. Credits: Mike Feiler, Visit Idaho
North Idaho and the Silver Valley offer an abundance of fish and wildlife for hunters,
fishermen, and other outdoor enthusiasts. Two major river drainages, Coeur d’Alene
River and St. Joe River systems, and several mountain lakes provide fishing for Rainbow,
Westslope Cutthroat, and Brook trout. Hunters can bag plentiful elk, white-tailed deer,
and black bear; there is also a limited season on wolves.
The South Fork of the Coeur d’Alene wends its way past Wallace and the Silver Valley
to Cataldo, while the North Fork can be accessed by heading north out of Wallace via
State Rt. 456. Take the same road south out of town to the St. Joe. (See map pp 24-25).
Check the Idaho Department of Fish and Game regulations and information for details.
These rivers are also popular for kayaking, canoeing, rafting and tubing. For those
who enjoy high country fishing, hiking, or backpacking, there are several mountain lakes
within a short distance of the Silver Valley. Info: contact the U.S.Forest Service www.fs.usda.
gov/ipnf 208.783.2363 or Wallace Ace Hardware 208.556.1164
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CONTACT US AT (208) 556-1164Stories worth telling
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NBC Television’s Willie
Geist introduces a story
about Wallace that aired on
the Sunday Today Show.
Wallace is a place that has long
captured the imagination of
America’s story tellers.
The character of the little town that could and
still does has spawned two NY Times best sellers,
two multimillion-dollar Holly-
wood films, numerous print and
broadcast treatments, even an
acclaimed Broadway play.
Legendary CBS newsman
Charles Kuralt was On the Road
here.
Authors Tim Egan and Greg
Olsen wrote on the 1910 Great Fire and the Sunshine Mine
Disaster. PBS’s American Experience featured Wallace in a 2014
multi-part documentary, while Idaho Public Television’s Idaho Experience devoted
major portions of its 2017 Titans series to the town.
Wallace has recently been featured on NBC’s Today Show, Comedy Central and
Fox Business News, with pieces in regional TV markets in Boise and Spokane along
with coverage in the NY Times and Washington Post. Find these accounts and more
on our website WallaceId.fun. Find the books referenced here and more titles in our local
stores and museums.
All 3 of
Cuyle’s
books
have
wicked
& true
tales
about
Wallace!
Now available at Amazon.com and in local shops and bookstoresZip
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Hollywood in Wallace
Hollywood and Heaven’s Gate
Wallace go back a long (1979), a western
time beginning with epic from director
1920s era silent films Michael Cimono and
and as the backdrop starring among others
of major motion Kris Kristofferson,
pictures in the 1980s Christopher Walken,
and 1990s. Wallace Jeff Bridges, Willem
is also the birthplace Dafoe, John Hurt and
and childhood home Mickey Rourke, con-
of movieland star Lana tains footage filmed
Turner. Movies shot in downtown
in and around here Wallace. The
include: United Artists
film bombed
Dante’s Peak at the box
(1996) was an office when
adventure film from it was first
Universal Pictures released in
starring Pierce Brosnan 1981, helping
and Linda Hamilton to bankrupt
shot largely in Wallace that studio. A
and nearby commu- director’s cut
nities. Released in 1997, was released
the movie depicts how a fictional Dante’s in 2012,
Peak town (Wallace) gets obliterated by a however, and
malignant volcano of
the same name. Center: The movie poster from the 1997 Disaster that version made
Each year thou- flick Dante’s Peak, starring Pierce Brosnan and the BBC’s list of best
Linda Hamilton. filmed here. Right: Born 1921 in 100 American films
sands of Dante’s Peak Wallace’s Providence Hosipital Lana Turner grew -- referring to it as
fans flock to Wallace. up to be one of Movieland’s biggest stars in the a “modern master-
Props from the film 1940s & 50s. A new book abour her early life by piece.”Memorabilia
can be seen at the Cynthia Nunn has was published in 2020. from the film can
Wallace District Mining be seen at Wallace
Museum including the museums.
Dante’s Peak Museum sign and prop styro-
foam “bricks” used in the disaster scenes.
Frivolous Sal (1925) The action
Dante’s Peak for sale at the Wallace scenes in the 1925 silent film were filmed
District Mining Museum, The Northern in mines around Wallace. Mine mills,
Pacific Railroad Museum, and Sierra Silver tunnels, shafts and flumes were featured
Mine tour. in this action “epic.”
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Live theater Critics rave over
at Wallace’s new drama
Sixth Street based on Wallace
Audiences have en-
joyed live performanc- Named the best new
es at Wallace’s Sixth play of the season, by the
Street Melodrama and Washington Post, and
Theater since 1983. raved by the NY Times, a
Each summer the play by Idaho Playwright
actors perform two Sam Hunter debuted on
different melodramas the Broadway stage in Fall
in July and August with of 2019.
other performances Greater Clements is
throughout the year loosely based on Wal-
-- including comedies lace’s Sierra Silver Mine
and musical produc- Tour, and is one of several
tions and a Christmas of the playwright’s dra-
show. The Melodrama performs in mas based in Idaho. The pro-
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has its own colorful past, notably Lincoln Center prior to the
as part of the Lux Rooms Bordello. covid closures. Look for it in
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Charmed business model
From those is forecast-
fleeing the has- Fox Business News ing double
sle of big cities Anchor Lauren increases in
to companies Simonetti reporting production.
on new business
seeking a more investment in Wallace Factor in
friendly busi- the major re-
ness climate, cent improve-
Wallace is see- ments in
ing an influx of infrastructure
new residents, including the
new invest- completion
ment and new of multi-mil-
business. lion dollar
In the last few years dozens of sewer and street paving projects, a new
entrepreneurs have purchased historic high speed internet provider, strong
buildings and have either taken over partnerships between government and
long established businesses or started business groups, as well as a generous
new ones. college aid program for graduating high
New high tech, finance, manufactur- school seniors, and it’s no wonder so
ing, hospitality and recreation concerns many folks are coming here.
have all invested recently in town. Contact us at the Chamber 208 753-
It’s making for a rebirth of the down- 7151 (wallaceidahochamber.@gmail-
town business core. At the same time com) if you are interested in making a
the region’s oldest industry, mining, move as well.
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34 Wallace 2022-23 Visitor Guide
The Miners Me- home in the valley.
morial Statue seven The Memorial
miles west of Wallace Statue was dedicat-
commemorates the ed exactly two years
ninety-one men who later. It stands 20
perished at the Sun- feet tall above its
shine Mine disaster in concrete base. It’s
1972, and recognizes located at Big Creek
the brave souls who just off Interstate
waged a herculean 90 (Exit 54) approx-
rescue effort—some of imately seven miles
whom who nearly died west of Wallace. A
themselves, as well as companion scup-
the families whose lives ture celebrating
were forever changed mining families is at
from the tragedy. the Wallace Visitor
An underground Center.
fire broke out at the Noted scupltor
Sunshine Mine on May Ken Lonn was com-
2, 1972. Though no missioned for both
miners were in the vi- pieces. The eternal
cinity of the fire itself, they were unable to flame in the miner’s helmet at the memo-
escape the fire gases coursing through the rial serves to remind us all of the strength
work areas. The disaster was felt in every of Idahoans, and especially of those in the
Silver Valley.
HECLA LUCKY FRIDAY
Hecla Limited, Lucky Friday Mine
P.O. Box 31, Mullan, ID 83846
208.744.1751
www.hecla-mining.comWallace is cosmic
Wallace 2022-23 Visitor Guide 35
The Probable Center of the Uni-
verse is a man-hole cover at the
center of Bank and Sixth Streets
in downtown Wallace. Commem-
orated 2004 with the tongue in
cheek moxie this town is famous
for, the designation is Wallace’s
way of fighting back against feder-
al over-reach.
The town celebrates this bit
of Wallace whimsy in Septem-
ber with a special rededication
ceremony complete with Drum &
Bugle Corps, courtesy gift replicas
of 2004 Proclaimation and a toast
right in the middle of Sixth and
Bank. .
In 2020 the celebration caught
the attention of NBC’s Today Show
as well as Fox Business News, both
of whom ran stories on the very, very Wallace attraction. Don’t believe Wal-
lace is the center of the universe? Locals say, “prove that it isn’t.”
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36 Wallace 2022-23 Visitor Guide
Golfers have three
gorgeous options to hit
the links in the Silver
Valley.
The Shoshone Golf
& Country Club public
course is six miles west
of Wallace. To get there,
take I-90 to exit 54 and
follow the first road,
heading west, on the
south side of the free-
way. Drive to the top of
Gold Run Mountain for
spectacular scenery and Great views and links at
outstanding golf. (208) Shoshone Golf Club
784-0161.
Pinehurst Golf
Course, Pinehurst. Located Sixteen miles Mountain Resort. The newest golf course
west of Wallace. Take exit #45 off of I-90 at in the region featuring dramatic elevation
Pinehurst and drive one mile south to the changes and spectacular mountain and
club house, turn left at the four-way stop valley views.
sign. The club house is on the right, just Located in Kellogg, Idaho just west of
past the bank. (208) 682-2013 Silver Mountain Gondola Village. Tee times,
Galena Ridge Golf Course, at Silver info: (208) 783-1522 silvermt.com
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Mark your calendars:
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Spring,
ments: an
Summer, Fall or Depot Day arduous
Winter. Pick a Car Show 1900-mile
season or a rea-
son and there’s a
M ay cycling
festival or event trip from
in Wallace. Visit Missoula
the events page to St. Louis
of our website to test the
WallaceId.fun for military
more details on effective-
these and all 2022 events.
Depot Day Car Show May 7. Famliy Fun at
Wallace kicks off the Summer Gyro Days
Festival Season with Depot Day. Carnival rides in streets
Third week in June
Mix hundreds of classic cars on
display all over Wallace Streets,
vendor booths, kids’ events, a
beer garden featuring local micro
brews as well as live music, real
dancing in the streets and yes,
more. (208) 752-0111 npdepot.
org
Gyro Days & Lead Creek Derby
June 14-18. It’s BBQs, a radiothon, a car- ness of the bicycle in battle. The com-
nival with midway rides and concessions memoration honors that achievement as
right smack in the middle of Wallace -- all well as Buffalo Soldiers’ contributions in
capped off with the Lead Creek Derby Sat- the region, including their several de-
urday afternoon. Win a pot of cash if you ployments to Wallace and North Idaho.
guess correctly how long it takes a giant Ironriders2022.org.
multicolored leather ball to bob down the West Wallace Flea Market July 2-4 En-
river from Mullan to Wallace. Folks line the joy an old fashioned small town Idaho flea
river the entire seven-mile route. Pro- market. Find treasures you didn’t know
ceeds go towards local scholarships. Dean you needed and can’t live without. July
Cooper at dean@wallacebrewing.com Fourth Weekend. Located about 1/4 mile
Buffalo Soldiers Nat’l Convention and west of the Visitor on Silver Valley Road.
Monument Dedication June 17 Join the Details: Rich Asher 208.752.1023
festivities honoring Buffalo Soldiers on the Statehood Parade July 3 Ring in Idaho
Quasquicentennial (125th) anniversary of and America’s birthdays with a big parade
one of their most awesome accomplish- down the town’s main drag.
Sponsored by Historic Wallace Marketing Group
Hometown Christmas
Festival
Dec. 2-3 & Dec. 9-10
• Craft Fairs • Blow molds
• Santa Pics • Plays
• Parades • Pageants Anita Price
• Winter Walk • Tree Lighting 208 290-7183
For Details
• Dickens Readings • Hay Rides
Fun family activities at downtown merchants, too
Historic Wallace, Idaho Exits 61 & 62 off I-90
Sponsored by Historic Wallace Marketing Group
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It’s the year in festivals
Wallace Celebrate the
Blues Festival anniversary
July 8-9. Winner of the 2004
of the BEST Mayor’s
BLUES FESTIVAL Proclama-
award several tion with
years running toasts, Drum
Huckleberry Festival & Bugle
from the Inland
& 5K Fun Walk/Run Corps Salute,
Empire Blues Aug. 19-20
Society, the and guest
Wallace Blues dignitaries
Festival hosts Live Concerts Extreme -- including the last
on downtown Wallace Ski-Jor stoplight on I-90. Plus
Streets. WallaceBlues.com there’s a raffle for silver
for tickets and details and other prizes.
Wallace Huckleberry Fall for History Sept..
Festival & 5K Fun Run Au- 30- Oct. 2. Celebration of
gust 19-20. A celebration Wallace’s history and its
Presidents’ Day Weekend
of all things Huckleberry. designation as entirely
Live music, dancing in the listed on the National
streets, raffles, Huckle- Register of Historic
berry pancake breakfasts, Paw Parade Places.
Sponsored by Historic Speakers,
Wallace historic
Marketing Group
Hometown Christmas
street vendors, kids’ activities December home and museum tours, live
Festival
on the depot lawn, a dunk theater reenactments and
tank plus a 5K walk and more.
run.406.241.7134 emma@ Hometown Christmas Dec.
Dec. 2-3 & Dec. 9-10
stayduhar.com & WallaceHu-
ckfest.com
2-3 & 9-10 Enjoy lighting of the
streets and historic buildings,
Under the Freeway Flea crafts fair, the Winter Walk,
• CraftLabor
Market FairsDay Weekend.
• Blow molds Kids’ Pageant, night time Light
• Santa of
Hundreds Pics • Plays
vendors ply their wares in the and daytime Paw parades and downtown
• Parades
protected open air space• PageantsI-90 merchants specials.
underneath Anita Price
• Winter WalkGrounds. • Tree Lighting 208 290-7183
and on the Depot Plus live music, Extreme Ski-Jor, Presidents For Day Week-
Details
• Dickens
kids’ games andReadings • Hay
more. Stroll booth to end February 2023 A one of kind event
fromRides
booth and Funenjoyfamily
river, mountain
activitiesand town
at downtownwith ATVs towing
merchants,skier andtoo snowboarders
scape. (208)752-0111 npdepot.org down Wallace streets. As competitors vie
Historic Wallace, Idaho
Center of the Universe Re-dedication & for cash and Exits
glory.61 & 62 dependent)
(Weather off I-90
Raffle Sept. 17. A pure Wallace style event. SkiWallace Facebook and SkiWallace.com.
Sponsored by Historic Wallace Marketing Group
37th Huckleberry
Festival
& 5K Walk/Run
Fri.-Sat. Aug. 19-20
• Crafts
• Food Vendors
WallaceHuckfest.com • Special Events
For Details • Music
• Kids Games
• and more!
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