Plenty of friendly locals. Extra Entertainment - Coeur D'Alene is actually a super fun place. The Zip Stop, which happens to be next to Senor Froggy's raspberry soda palace, sells St. Ides as well as Colt 45 in 45oz. The fourth of July is pretty fun as there are fireworks and people everywhere. Many alleys downtown provide secluded places to drink.
Public parks can double as hotels, too.
Watch out for the bars here as they are filled with idiots. Take I-90 West for an hour and a half. The City Center exit will take you to the action. The park is only a few blocks from the lake at the west end of town. An indoor park.