The Post Falls center point is around the area of Downtown Post Falls and 6 miles west of Coeur d'Alene Soccer Complex.
Post Falls, Idaho, is located in the Pacific Northwest which means it experiences short, hot summers that are book ended by long periods of moderate-to-cold temps depending on the time of year. The best time to visit is between early July and mid August to enjoy peak weather conditions for the summer. Average daily highs between June 20th to mid-September average around 76 degrees Fahrenheit and overnight lows around 56 degrees.
Temperatures start to fall off quickly after the beginning of August, and practically fall off the cliff between mid-September and mid-November. They don't level off until the beginning of January when temps reach 33 degrees during the day and 24 at night. Temps start to rise, albeit slowly, up the Mercury toward the end of February and the warmth becomes noticeable around the month of May.
Rain is the most common form of precipitation, although snow is not unheard of in the winter. You're most likely to get soaked between the middle of June until around October 19 with an average daily chance of rain hovering around 25 percent. Snow is most likely to fall starting around the beginning of November and lasting until mid-March. An average snowfall sees accumulation of around 1 inch, and it usually sticks around for a while.
Always check the weather forecast before heading to Post Falls and pack your suitcase with everything you need for inclement weather.
The Red Lion Hotel Templin's on the River fits the need for a budget-priced stay with rooms that offer amenities such as free Wi-Fi, work desk with ergonomic leather chair, mini fridge and microwave, coffee/tea maker, iron and ironing board, overstuffed easy chair, private bathroom, and flat-screen TV with premium cable channels. Suites with hot tubs and views of the river are available as well. The pet and environmentally friendly hotel features an indoor pool with hot tub, seasonal outdoor pool, on-site bar and restaurant, business center, fitness center, laundry service, beach BBQs. a marina, and free bicycles for guest use.
Another excellent budget hotel is the Quality Inn in Post Falls. Rooms features amenities such as premium bedding and pillows, flat-screen TV with cable channels, coffee/tea maker, iron and ironing board, microwave and mini-fridge, desk with task chair and lamp, alarm clock, easy chair, free Wi-Fi, and private bathroom. The pet friendly hotel features a free hot breakfast served daily, a fitness center, game room, and free parking for buses and trucks.
Looking to save some money on your hotel room? Look no further than the Days Inn by Wyndham Coeur d'Alene located about 7 miles east of Post Falls. Here you'll find discounts such as 10 percent off or more for members of auto clubs, special savings for guests 60 years or older, special rates for government employees, and a 10 percent discount for members of AARP. A standard room at the hotel features an alarm clock, landline phone, microwave and mini fridge, coffee/tea maker, flat-screen TV with cable channels, desk with lamp and task chair, easy chair, and a private bathroom with branded toiletries.
The pet-friendly hotel also features suites that provide a larger living space, more furnishings, and separate rooms. Enjoy a free breakfast served daily, laundry facilities, business center, fitness center, free parking for cars, busses, and trucks, and a 24-hour front desk.
Another hotel with discounts is the Springhill Suites by Marriott Coeur d'Alene, also seven miles east of Post Falls. Here you can take advantage of discounts if you're a member of AAA/CAA, a senior who's 62 years of age or older, and an active member of the military. Room amenities include quality bedding, coffee/tea maker, alarm clock, sofa bed, mini fridge and microwave oven, desk with task chair and desk level outlets, two-line phone, and a bathroom stocked with toiletries. The hotel features an indoor pool and whirlpool, business center, free hot breakfast daily, picnic area, convenience store, fitness center, coffee in the lobby, on-site laundry, beauty salon, and safe deposit boxes at the front desk.
Post Falls is full of things to do that highlight the unique nature of the Pacific Northwest. One such activity is taking a tour of Buck Knives factory to watch craftsmen in action. The factory offers free tours with a reservation and requires visitors to wear closed-toe shoes. No sandals please as this is a working factory making sharp things. You'll see how the handles are made, how steel is turned into a fine blade and the process that brings both parts together to result in a quality knife.
Falls Park is a 22-acre park that offers scenic views of the dam located on the Spokane River and paved pathways that take you to lookout points. It's full of beautiful scenery and places to stop so you can get the perfect picture. Picnic shelters with tables and benches offer a place to stop, rest, and eat your lunch. There's a stocked fishing pond, but only Idaho residents can get a license to fish. Non-residents have to fish with a licensed resident.
Looking for some local racing action? Head to Stateline Speedway to watch homemade hot rods battle it out on the oval/figure 8 track. Monster trucks come through on tours as well as a type of racing called Wreck It Racing otherwise known as a good old fashioned demolition derby. It may not be NASCAR, but it's sure a lot of fun to watch!
If you're looking to hit some balls, the Highlands Golf Course is the place for you. It's an 18-hole golf course that's considered to be a hidden gem and excellent value. The holes are designed to challenge players of all levels and make players feel like they accomplished something when they finish. Perhaps the best part of the course is the beautiful backdrop of the Rocky Mountains and pine forests.
Post Falls is full of activities for people of all ages year-round. Stay for the ease of access to nearby Spokane, Washington, or stay and explore the beauty of mother nature in all of her high-elevation glory. Whatever you decide to do, you're sure to find a hotel that meets your needs and fits your budget.
Below are reviews of the city of Post Falls, ID from an actual visitor's perspective.
Staff was friendly and helpful.
Close to Pleasant Valley Surgery.
Close to Pleasant Valley Surgery.
Interesting area - lots of things to see and experience!
Close to Wolf Lodge Steakhouse
Post Falls is a nice little town!
Great area and we were visiting people in the area, so wanted to try your place.
Post Falls is a nice town, worth visiting or staying at if traveling.
Easy location for access to the Spokane Airport if visiting people in Coeur d Alene.
Really enjoyed Post Falls. Just not staying with red lion. People are very friendly.