The largest property in town, it is managed by Rick Shafer, the self-described "Prime Minister" of Wallace.
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A must-see in Wallace, this restaurant is set in an old building that serves as a lodging property as well.
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This stunning high mountain rail-trail weaves 15 miles through tunnels and over trestle bridges from Lookout Pass Ski Resort.
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Mining industry artifacts and history from the days of the early gold rush to the more recent period of world-record silver production.
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Explore the bawdy side of a mining-era town at truly the most unique museum in Idaho, a former brothel which finally closed in 1988.
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Be transported back to the time when railroads were the king of transportation. Exhibits in this former depot tell of the rich history of railroading in the Coeur d'Alene Mining District.
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The heart of the Silver Valley, Wallace is a small town of about 1000 nestled in the mountains near the Montana border. Rebuilt after a disastrous fire in 1910, the architecture alone is well worth the trip. The entire town is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
You can learn about its rough and tumble past at a variety of museums including a unique bordello museum. Wallace is part of the Coeur d'Alene silver-mining district, which produced more silver than any other mining district in the United States.
Like so many other Idaho towns, the decline of mining has led Wallace to tourism. Mountain biking in summer and snowmobiling in winter are popular activities.
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A retired miner will guide you through a real silver mine, operating an authentic mucker, slusher, and jack-leg drill while explaining historic and modern mining techniques.
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Wallace was the location for the filming of Dante's Peak in 1996. Good thing the volcano was added in post-production. Ask a local about the experience.
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"If a thing cannot be dis-proven, it is thereby proven". This comment by someone at a mining conference in 2004 led to the Mayor proclaiming that Wallace must be the Center of the Universe because you can't prove otherwise - and it grew from there. Tourists pose at a sign or on the manhole cover which marks the exact spot. Weddings and other celebrations occur in the middle of Bank & 6th St. the reputed "Center of the Universe".
Have to love a town with this much sense of humor!
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Is Wallace the center of the universe? See the story below the video and decide for yourself.
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