Note: NASPD only coordinates the optional events available through registration. All other events/activities listed below as possible suggestions to consider while in Chicago should be verified with the provider, as times and availability fluctuate. The information/photos used are from a variety of sources, including Tripadvisor.com.
Optional NASPD Activities
International Cooking Class
Organized by NASPD - $145 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Thursday, September 22, 2022
Come explore hard-to-find specialty food items from around the region and the world, including wine, cheese, artisan cured meats and fresh baked pastries. Cultivate your skills in one of a variety of international cooking classes, while exploring your palate with a deliciously-paired wine while expanding your culinary prowess! After the class, treat your kitchen to a large selection of gadgets and supplies for your home kitchen!
Transportation & gratuity included.
Lake Coeur d'Alene Guided Lake Fishing
Organized by NASPD - $225 8:00 am - Noon
Saturday, September 24, 2022
Sportfishing, be it for salmon, pike or bass, is an age-old pastime. Experience the spectacular scenery, the abundant wildlife, bald eagles and osprey. Together, the experience will leave you "reeling". Lake Coeur d'Alene is deep and clear with steep rocky ledges, gravel beaches and shallow bays. These conditions make for diverse fishing opportunities. The majority of lake fishing will be trolling with the use of downriggers. It is recommended that you wear clothing appropriate for the weather and wear sunscreen.
Organized by NASPD - $335 1:00 pm Modified Shotgun Start
Saturday, September 24, 2022
It's one of the best-known icons in golf: the Famous 14th Hole at The Coeur d'Alene Resort Golf Course--The Floating Green.
There is nothing ordinary about a round of golf at The Coeur d'Alene Resort Golf Course. Golfers arrive in a custom, mahogany lake shuttle and are greeted by a personal forecaddie for each group. The breathtaking lake views from nearly every hole ease the tension of the formidable challenge presented by the floating green. Award-winning, expertly groomed course aesthetics complement the experience.
The superb attention to every need and detail sets the scene for the ultimate round of golf--where every guest is considered a member.
*Includes: Boxed lunch, 18 holes of golf, shared deluxe golf cart, forecaddie for each 4-person group, unlimited pre-round practice balls, pre-round sports massage at the practice tee, personalized engraved bag presented at the end of the round.
Other Activities
Lake Coeur d'Alene Cruises
Come aboard one of several exciting lake cruises to experience Lake Coeur d'Alene as it is intended to be viewed. Our family-friendly cruises provide opportunities to view secluded lakefront homes of celebrities and sports stars. Visit one of the most unique and challenging golf holes, the world's only floating, movable island green, reachable only by boat. Daily scenic cruises, Sunset Dinner Cruises, Sunday Brunch Cruises, and River Cruises along the St. Joe and Spokane River, include informational and historical narration.
The Lake Coeur d'Alene Cruise fleet departs daily for scenic tours, holiday specials, late morning brunch and evening sunset dinner cruises.
Discover the rich history of the Coeur d’Alene Region by visiting the Museum of North Idaho (MONI), which collects, preserves and interprets the history of the Coeur d’Alene Region to foster appreciation of the area’s heritage. Exhibits on geology, Coeur d’Alene Tribe, railroad, steamboats, recreation, logging, 1910 Fire and Forest Service offer visitors hours of educational entertainment. Take a stroll through the history of Coeur d’Alene on your own or book one of their three walking tours with a local historian to learn about the city’s early history, the mining and lumber industries, or Fort Sherman.
For museum hours or more information visit the MONI website.
The Spirit Art Gallery
Established in 1997, The Art Spirit Gallery features high-quality, original work by regional artists embracing a diversity of mediums and styles. The gallery seeks to exhibit artists with a unique voice that shows a dedication to craft, materials, observation, and creativity.
The 4,000-square-foot gallery has hosted about 200 exhibitions and curated shows, generally opening on the second Friday of each month. It's a vibrant art environment that makes art collecting and browsing relaxed and enjoyable.
Timberline Adventures property consists of 147 arbor-packed acres. In its past life, the property was used for logging where cut trees were replaced with seedlings. Now, thousands of new young trees will grow for generations to come; and we’re all about that pampering to keep them happy. For example, we ensure all our treetop platforms weigh 40% less than those used by many other zip line companies. By using lighter platforms, modifications aren’t necessary for decades, leaving trees healthy, strong and smiling on the inside.
And if you think our trees are happy, wait until we take care of you. Zipping with us may be a once in a lifetime experience- we want it to be something you remember forever. From the time you book your tour to the moment you walk out our doors, our focus is on making sure you’re comfortable and happy by providing two trained, knowledgeable, fun and even hilarious guides that work solely with your group. If we were superheroes, our superpower would be ensuring an amazing time!
