Spanning 400 feet across Sand Creek in the town of Sandpoint, the Cedar Street Bridge is much more than your average bridge. The bridge is actually home to a marketplace, and it’s a food enthusiast’s paradise. The marketplace is home to all sorts of restaurants, boutiques, local artisans, and other vendors. This place is pretty impressive, and it makes for an absolutely magical way to spend a day. You’ll definitely want to check out this unique marketplace unlike any other you’ve seen before.
Cedar Street Bridge Public Market is a charming mall-type marketplace in Sandpoint, Idaho. The market is home to a variety of shops, spanning the bridge that connects Sandpoint to the Northern Pacific Railroad Depot.
The marketplace is the product of local businessman Scott Glickenhaus's desire to save this historic bridge from demolition. Inspired by Italy's "Ponte Vecchio" covered bridge market, he leased the condemned bridge and turned it into the public market it is today.
Today you'll find all sorts of unique places to dine and shop within the market. The Cedar St. Bistro is a popular place to grab some fresh lunch before or after perusing the nearby shops.
They even boast some of the "Best Gelato in the Inland Northwest". It's not often you come across this tasty Italian-style ice cream. They make it fresh here on-site.
Don't forget to stop by the wine bar and sip on a glass while enjoying a stacked Charcuterie plate. You could really spend all day exploring all of the food options here in the market.
The food is delicious, but the views of the creek below are fantastic as well. Can you imagine enjoying a meal while looking out across the water from the bridge? How cool!
Not only is the Cedar Street Bridge one of the most unique marketplaces in the state, but in the world as well. Be sure to make a stop here on your next trip to Sandpoint. You'll find it at 334 N First Ave, Sandpoint, ID 83864.
Did you know this awesome marketplace existed? This is definitely a one-of-a-kind type of place! Idaho’s food scene is definitely underrated. There’s so much good, fresh, and local food to be discovered. Just check out the 10 Biggest And Best Farmers Markets In Idaho.
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