Dominating the shoreline in Coeur d'Alene is the Coeur d'Alene Resort (tel. 800/688-5253 or 208/765-4000; www.cdaresort.com), at the western edge of downtown, named by the readers of Condé Nast Traveler as America's number-one mainland resort. High-season summer rates begin at $229 double. Find cheaper rates ($130-$180), but no lake views, at La Quinta Inn & Suites, 2209 E. Sherman Ave. (tel. 800/531-5900 or 208/667-6777); the Best Western Coeur d'Alene Inn, 414 W. Appleway (tel. 800/523-2464; www.cdainn.com); and Holiday Inn Express & Suites, 2300 West Seltice Way (tel. 877/270-6397 or 208/667-3100).

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.