Shopping Downtown

The McFarland Inn B&B is located only ¼ mile (6 blocks) from the Coeur d’Alene’s main street, Sherman Avenue. The entire downtown area is within ½ mile. There are several very nice restaurants and shops in this little area. The restaurant recommendations are listed in another posting on this blog. Below are some of my favorite shops in the downtown area:

Christmas at the Lake - A wonderful store to visit all year. It is hard to go into this store and not buy something, even if it is in the middle of summer. Besides Christmas items, they sell items for Thanksgiving, Easter, Halloween, etc. 517 E. Sherman Ave. www.christmasatthelake.com

Figpickles Toy Emporium – A wonderful shop with many wooden toys, games, antique reproduction toys, etc. Even if you are not going to buy anythinig, a tour around this shop will bring back wonderful memories of your childhood. 312 E. Sherman Ave. http://www.figpickles.com/

Summers Glass – This store sells unique glass art. They offer some open studio classes on Thursdays and Saturdays from 1 to 5. These classes need reservations so if it interests you, visit their web site and either call them directly or I will make the reservation for you. 211 E. Sherman Ave. 208-665-0875 http://www.summersglass.com/

Daisy J’s – A cute little shop selling unique home décor items. 210 E. Sherman (in the Resort shops mall) http://www.daisyjs.com/

MaryJanes Farm – This unique store is hard to describe so log on to this web site and enjoy. www.maryjanesfarm.org/categories/products.asp 210 E. Sherman Ave. (in the Resort shops mall)

Bruttles by the Lake – A candy shop! Need I say more? 210 E. Sherman Ave. (in the Resort shops mall) http://www.bruttles.com/

Sweetpea Home Interiors – Unique gifts, bath products, pet gift items, childrens clothing and gifts, cards and fun “pick-up” items. 404 E. Sherman Ave. http://www.sweetpea.com/

Coeur d’Alene Olive Oil Company – Wonderful infused oils and vinegars, olives, etc. If you are a cook or need a gift for a cook, don’t miss this shop. 117 S. 4th Street http://www.cdaoliveoil.com/