Walk amongst the dead and discover the rich tapestry of history and heritage on our cemetery tours at Forest Cemetery. Nestled in the heart of the city, Forest Cemetery is more than just a resting place; it's a living museum where history and nature converges. Tours take place at desk on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays.
Murders
Discover the stories of those whose lives ended in violence. From shocking crimes and mysterious deaths to infamous local tragedies, this tour examines the real events that left their mark on North Idaho history.
Outlaws
Meet the outlaws, bootleggers, lawbreakers, and colorful characters who found themselves on the wrong side of the law. Their stories reveal a wilder side of Coeur d'Alene's past.
Tour Notes:
- Advanced tickets are required. Tickets are non-refundable.
- Cemetery tours are typically 1.5 hours in length. We recommend you wear comfortable walking shoes.
- The cemetery is well-lit, but guests can bring flashlights for extra visibility while walking through the headstones.
- Accessibility: People of all abilities are encouraged to join us. If we can do anything to accommodate your needs, please let us know in advance by emailing programs@musemni.org.
- Tours are held rain or shine. However, in extreme weather, a tour may be canceled. Notifications of tour status and cancelation will be sent to registrants via email. You can also call 208-664-3448 x2 to verify a tour will take place.
The Museum of North Idaho works in partnership with the City of Coeur d'Alene to lead these tours.
Tickets
Adults: $20
Meet Our Guides!
Meet Kate!
For more than two years, she’s been bringing the cemetery’s fascinating stories to life—and she’s the Museum's only guide to have led our Leaders & Legends, Outlaws, and Murder tours! Her warm, engaging, story-driven style connects the past to the present, making local history feel personal, relatable, and anything but distant.
Kate is leading both the Murder and Outlaw tours this fall.
Meet Courtney!
With more than three years of experience leading cemetery and historical walking tours, Courtney brings North Idaho’s stories to life with genuine excitement and passion. Her curious, adventurous, and engaging style explores the good, the bad, and the strange—making history feel vivid, relevant, and anything but ordinary.
Courtney is leading the Outlaw tour this fall!
Meet Jennifer!
After leading our Historical Walking Tours this summer, she’s making her Cemetery Tour debut this fall with Historical Murders. Her thoughtful, story-driven style brings the lives of ordinary people into focus, sharing fascinating and unexpected stories that leave guests curious, inspired, and eager to learn more.
Jennifer is leading the Murder tour this fall.
Meet Lauren!
In her second year of leading Cemetery Tours, Lauren brings Coeur d’Alene’s history to life with engaging storytelling and just the right amount of spooky. She loves sharing the stories of those who came before us—especially the ones that leave you wondering “why?”—and hopes her guests leave curious, captivated, and eager to learn more.
Lauren is leading the Murder tour this fall.
Meet Hunter!
After two years of leading cemetery tours at St. Thomas Cemetery, Hunter is making his Forest Cemetery debut this fall with Historical Murders! His detailed, engaging storytelling brings the past to life, weaving together intriguing stories that leave guests curious, captivated, and eager to discover more.
Hunter is leading the Murder tour this fall.
Forest Cemetery Comes Alive is an unforgettable living history experience where the past steps into the present. As you walk through the historic cemetery, you'll meet costumed interpreters portraying some of North Idaho's most fascinating pioneers, veterans, business leaders, and community members.
Hear their stories firsthand as they share the triumphs, hardships, and legacies that helped shape Coeur d'Alene. It's a unique opportunity to connect with local history in one of the city's oldest and most historic places.
Tickets
Adults: $30
Youth (Ages 5 - 12): $10
