#97. Sandpoint
The picturesque city of Sandpoint overlooks the shores of Lake Pend Oreille, Idaho’s largest lake, while three mountain ranges surround the city. Residents and visitors take advantage of high altitude and snowfall, which create ideal skiing conditions at Schweitzer Mountain Resort, the state’s ski resort. The community features several parks, sports fields and nature trails. A large retail sector and a robust arts community serve Sandpoint, as well as much of northern Idaho and the Inland Northwest.