Wallace rewards residents with a rare blend of deep-rooted history and high-country adventure. Its compact downtown—listed on the National Register of Historic Places—pairs ornate brick architecture with locally owned cafes and galleries, and a tongue-in-cheek “Center of the Universe” manhole cover that captures the town’s playful spirit. Weekends fill quickly with community events, from mining heritage celebrations to bike rides on scenic mountain routes.
Outdoor lovers prize the paved Trail of the Coeur d’Alenes, which rolls right through town and stretches for miles along rivers and lakes. Underground, the Sierra Silver Mine Tour makes local geology and hard-rock history tangible, while the Wallace District Mining Museum curates artifacts and stories from the boom years. Families also enjoy the historic Northern Pacific Depot Railroad Museum and the evocative Pulaski Tunnel Trail, tied to the 1910 “Big Burn.”
Schools are a point of pride. Wallace School District 393 offers small class sizes, supportive teachers, and strong extracurriculars at Wallace Jr./Sr. High and Silver Hills Elementary. Everyday conveniences are close at hand, and quick trips to nearby Kellogg and Mullan make errands easy across Shoshone County. Housing ranges from restored Victorians to hillside retreats, appealing to buyers who want character, mountain views, and easy access to year-round recreation.
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