Located on the shores of magnificent Lake Pend Oreille, and set against the dramatic backdrop of three Rocky Mountains frontal ranges plus Schweitzer Mountain ski resort, Sandpoint is a lively town of about 7,200 people.

So who says Sandpoint is the most beautiful town in America? Don’t take our word for it! Sandpoint was awarded that distinction by USA Today and Rand McNally, which sent teams of judges out across the nation for its "Best of the Road" competition. Sandpoint was named "most beautiful," joining four other small towns judged best for food, most fun, most patriotic and friendliest. 

Read all the results at USA Today Travel»

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More about Sandpoint

First settled in the late 1800s and incorporated in 1901, Sandpoint was built on a rich heritage of mining, railroad and timber industries. In the 1950s it gained renown for its trophy rainbow trout fishery, and in the 1960s became a ski paradise with the launch of skiing at Schweitzer Mountain. In the 1970s came an influx of artists and musicians, creating an ongoing legacy of arts and cultural events. 

Along with its rich arts and cultural scene, today Sandpoint enjoys a diversified economy with lumbering, manufacturing, specialty food production, services, retail and tourism all contributing to an active, progressive community. Sandpoint is also the seat of government for Bonner County, population 43,000, and is a major service provider as well for rural northwestern Montana.

Want to learn more about our town? Check these excellent resources:

• Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce – Our progressive, hardworking Chamber

• Visit Sandpoint – Complete information to dine, play and stay in our town

• Downtown Sandpoint Business Association – Info and directories to downtown

• Sandpoint Online – Community portal with calendars, news and pulse of the town

• Sandpoint Forward – Leading our downtown economic revitalization initiative

• Bonner County Economic Development Corp – Resources for business relocation

Check us out. We hope to see you here in Sandpoint… you know, the best small town in America!