WALLACE, IDAHO | Most unusual small town in America?

Y’all know we love visiting the best small towns in USA, and Wallace, Idaho is definitely one of those. It’s truly unique, quirky, historic, and charming, all at the same time. In this video we eat some of the best breakfast tacos of our lives (really!), stroll through downtown Wallace, and visit the official “Center of the Universe.” Yes, we told you Wallace, ID is quirky. This town is well worth the visit and we had so much fun exploring this quaint Idaho town. :)
📍Places we visited in this video
Wallace, Idaho: goo.gl/maps/aM...
Trail of the Coeur d’Alenes: goo.gl/maps/Qi...
Trail of the Hiawatha: goo.gl/maps/RU...
SLAB Meat Company: g.page/slabmea...
Center of the Universe: goo.gl/maps/YG...
Blackboard Cafe: goo.gl/maps/jq...
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== A B O U T U S ==
Hey y'all! We're Chris + Sara (or as you know us, Let’s Be Us), a husband and wife digital nomad travel duo currently working and traveling full time with our pup, Kramer. We've always dreamed of traveling full time, and in May of 2018 we took the leap and made it happen! Today we're balancing work and fun everywhere between the Pacific and Atlantic. From hiking and cycling to tacos and coffee, we're trying to see and experience as much of this world as we can! While our home is currently on wheels in our DIY Sprinter van, our travels take us all around the world.
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[@grubbybears1043]

2:27 that green building is a restaurant that my grandpa built back in the day. He ran it for many many years before selling it. He also worked for the sunshine mine

[@dougcoombes8497]

My Step-dad is from Wallace and my Mom worked near there back in the 1950s, you have only scratched the surface on how quirky the town is. They had a working bordello there right downtown that only closed in the late 1980s when they got word the FBI was about to raid the town. They intended to open back up once the feds left, but they stayed for years trying to build a case against the local Sheriff Frank Crnkovich who my Mom's roommate in the 1950s married a few years later. That alone would make an excellent movie, even better than Dante's Peak.

[@swoonfilms]

Fun fact: I-90 used to run through the center of town. I grew up in Seattle and on road trips to MT we used to have to get off the highway to drive through Wallace. I remember when that stretch of I-90 was being built! They even gave the only stoplight on the highway a funeral! Great video!

[@chrisandsara]

😂oh my gosh! what a fun story!! Thank you for sharing that, we had never heard about that stoplight!

[@jenniferlawrence1372]

Wait, there are no stoplights anymore because of the interstate?

[@highway2heaven91]

Wasn’t that back in 1990?

[@marryson123]

@@jenniferlawrence1372 .......

[@markmiller3308]

Used also hug the lake at beach left and 4th of July pass was getting rock blasted on the westbound side making it a 2 Lane Highway to Cataldo. Getting through Idaho was the worst. Out of 75 or I-90 it took over two hours sometimes. Like you I was in Montana a lot so you had to just grin and bear I-90.

[@bunnymomjulie6719]

"We don't eat meat! We don't eat meat!" (They stop at a place called Meat Slab.) Stop apologizing. Just say it's good!

[@bunglerat]

My wife and I recently stayed in the Coeur d'Alene area and we got to spend an afternoon in Wallace. You two did a great job of capturing its essence in this video. We loved it. I really hope it never loses its quirkiness and 'small town' charm.

[@chrisandsara]

So glad you enjoyed your time there! Thanks for watching!

[@ryanfarmer5155]

The entire Silver Valley is beautiful, Wallace, Kellogg, Pinehurst all with in minutes of each gaining big popularity and great trails, skiing silver mountain, mountain biking, ATV , fishing, food, beer, etc. Will be the next hot place to live, Hiawatha bike trail, gondola rides, folks go check it out, real estate is taking off and only 30 minutes to CDA, buy while it's still affordable you won't regret it.

[@mygypsyadventure3610]

So crazy. I just discovered your channel a few days and today I was looking up Wallace Idaho and boom your video popped up! You must be psychic!

[@chrisandsara]

Such a small world!! :) And welcome to our channel!

[@MaryOKC]

LOL! 😆

[@d.chamblee6924]

It was so cool to see your video!! We stayed in Wallace last summer in their little rv park under the freeway, coolest rv park ever. They have a brewery and great beer, a charming stream and great vibe!! Thanks for the reminders of some great memories!! That was also where the movie Dante's Peak was filmed!! Any by the way as a ketovore just want you to know there is nothing shameful in a meat filled breakfast taco!! Made me so hungry, ha ha!! Loved it!! Safe travels!!

[@chrisandsara]

So cool! Oh yes thank you for making me feel less shame about that much meat in my breakfast taco 😂

[@CdA_Native]

OMG ..... the Nat (Natatorium) Park ROCKET! Growing up in Spokane, if I rode that thing once, I rode it a thousand times! Maybe in that very rocket! Thanks for showing it in your video!

[@wyntersynergyundignified]

Aww... my Mom was born in Wallace (while my grandpa was a crane operator, back in the ‘50’s). I’ve driven past but never been able to stop. Now I know I need to!!

[@chrisandsara]

No way! That's so cool!! Definitely worth a stop to visit Wallace. I'm sure your mom and grandparents would have some good stories about the place. :)

[@GastonBulbous]

Why do you keep excessively apologizing for eating meat?

[@connorbruson473]

Oh wow we drove right by Wallace last month. Would have never known about all of this!

[@chrisandsara]

Definitely stop next time you drive past! It's a fun little town. :)

[@jojohnson7074]

Wallace is hands down one of my favorite towns! I go there often in 5he winter :) I love the Blackboard & Fainting goat restaurants :)

[@solorider08]

Great video Sara and Chris oh and Kramer 🙋‍♂️😎. The places you are showing are really interesting. ENJOY your time..

[@chrisandsara]

Thanks so much!! It's great to hear you're enjoying these videos. There are lots of quirky places out there and we're having a lot of fun sharing them here. :)

[@teridavidson3582]

My home town and am proud. We do quirky right!

[@chrisandsara]

So cool you are from there! We had so much fun there!

[@williamweiss6128]

Just head up from there camping in any direction. Gold!!

[@chrisandsara]

Agreed! Such a beautiful area!

[@carriem8903]

I am so upset. We drove from Chicago to Seattle in May, stopped took pics, bought a t-shirt and totally missed those Tacos. Devastated 😝. Great video

[@chrisandsara]

Thanks, Carrie! I guess y'all will need to go back to Wallace to get those tacos! 😂

[@shereesetz6690]

I love Wallace & Mullen Idaho.

[@JohnandCaraRetiredTravellers]

Who knew that the BEST tacos were in Idaho!!! You have lead us there! Excellent drone footage! Great video guys! ~Cara 😊

[@chrisandsara]

You'll need to add Wallace to your travel itinerary for the tacos alone! :) Hope y'all are doing well!

[@geny.marie.]

My great grandpa helped build that town when he was 17! He's been there ever since. I love Wallace so much!

[@chrisandsara]

That's amazing!!

[@brunnie]

OH GREAT!!! *sigh* Now I have another place to put on the bucket list to go see. *grin* Thanks for the quick stop-over and list of things to see and where to grab a bite to eat (tacos!!!). Can't wait to see where you land next. Until next time..... Travel safe.

[@chrisandsara]

The tacos alone are worth the drive. :)

[@sandrap3047]

I’m dying for a taco with a whole lot of meat all of a sudden! I’m not a huge meat eater either but I trust your opinion about the REALLY good tacos! Love that you show small town America!

[@chrisandsara]

Wish we could send some of these tacos down to SC for you! :) They're so so good! And we're happy to hear you're enjoying the small towns across America. There are so many wonderful and quaint little places in this country!

[@madelaineparker2523]

Thanks you guys I love these video and I think you are twin flames :D

[@chrisandsara]

Thanks for watching!! :)

[@user-on7zd8yi8g]

Those Tacos look so extremely good! I love brisket!

[@CaliforniaTravelVideos]

What a beautiful time of year to be there. We were there and did our video this past Aug but due to the nearby fires we couldn't get any drone footage at the time. We absolutely LOVED Wallace! A small town full of charm and so much to do. In our video we take a tour of the Sierra Silver Mine so if you didn't get a chance to do it be sure to check it out. We heard the area is already getting snow. How long ago did you do this footage? It's great btw. -grace

[@chrisandsara]

Oh fun!! we wanted to do the Silver Mine tour but they had just finished them up for the year so we missed it! We filmed this about 2 or 3 weeks ago. It was definitely getting cold then!

[@CaliforniaTravelVideos]

@@chrisandsara I have the feeling we will defiantly be returning there in our travels. Happy Trails!

[@wildzenventures]

We just visited this cute little town, we came across it by mistake, it's super cute! Loved your take on it! :)

[@matthines4748]

I’ve driven past Wallace a few times. I’ll have to stop in sometimes. I’d love to get your take on Coeur d’Alene. I think it rivals Aspen or Lake Tahoe, but fewer people know about it (thank God).

[@chrisandsara]

Hey Matt! Definitely stop into Wallace sometime! And we absolutely love Coeur d'Alene. We were there for about a week last month and didn't want to leave. In fact, it was on our short list of places to move back before we chose Chattanooga. It's such a wonderful town in a beautiful location, Lots to do and friendly people make it a wonderful place!

[@carlinbay]

Hi, you have the red marker for the Trail of the Coeur d’Alene incorrect. It goes from Plummer across the lake to Harrison and then up the chain lakes (Rose Lake, Medimont……… then up to Cataldo, Enaville and ending in Mullan. The route you posted is Hwy 97 a scenic byway, but not a rails to trail. Love your video anyways. I live in the area

[@ag4169]

Great video, will be checking out Wallace in the future… speaking of the future, George was well ahead of his time:)

[@chrisandsara]

😂yes he was! And thank you!

[@jenniferlawrence1372]

When I was a kid I saw a picture of Idaho and decided I had to go there. This little town, and how it has embraced its frontier vibe, are being added to the travel map.

[@chrisandsara]

Idaho is incredible!! So many beautiful spots and fun small towns. Can't recommend it enough!! :) You can't spend months exploring Idaho.

[@claycarpenter8625]

Keep doing what you do guys. We will hold down the fort here in Chattanooga.

[@chrisandsara]

Thanks, Clay! :) We'll be home soon enough! We do miss our sweet Chattanooga. :)

[@GrumpySalmon]

Dante’s Peak!!

[@accalloway1950]

Wallace is a wonderful place. Sorry you are so shocked to find wonderful surprises in small towns. The world is filled with amazing small towns. Go Wallace!

[@MaryOKC]

LOL! 😆 I grew up there in the 60’s and 70’s graduating in 1979. You can’t get any better than Northern Idaho to grow up in. You spent 4 minutes talking about tacos…I don’t think I could even do that.

[@chrisandsara]

That's so cool! Oh yes, we could go on and on about tacos haha!

[@anneerickson6447]

Great content. Thanks a lot. More please.

[@chrisandsara]

You got it!

[@salanicus]

Quirky is great. OHMYGOSH those aren't tacos those are more like burritos huge😲 But looks so yummy. Love the crackling fire right next. The center of the universe is a must. Loving the editing and shots:) Best Wishes, James and Kim ❤

[@chrisandsara]

I know, such big tacos! Thank you!

[@davemelw31]

Hi! Great video. My kids and I loved watching you tour our region. Interesting fact to add- The center of the universe statement from the mayor came from a disagreement with the EPA. Thus, if you can't prove otherwise this must be true came about. It's a story the locals love telling. Can't wait to see where you go next. 😁

[@MaryOKC]

LOL! 😆 and here I thought the Mayor was just referring to himself metaphorically. 😂

[@chrisandsara]

So glad you enjoyed watching it! That's such an interesting fact, thanks for sharing!

[@karencanterbury7177]

Yes, we are quirky! We love it!

[@chrisandsara]

Still one of our favorite towns

[@TroySwezey]

Finally made reservations to stay at Wallace RV campground later this summer. Looking forward to trying those tacos at Slab Meat. Will let you know. :)

[@chrisandsara]

Ah yay, enjoy it!! Yes please let us know what you think!

[@Bibi-hh1md]

And Dante's Peak 1997 movie was filmed there also

[@grubbybears1043]

Yes, this movie was actually filmed all over the silver valley. Based in wallace but many scenes in silverton, kingston, up river and so on

[@susiemckinnon6768]

thanks for sharing lived in wallace my whole life my whole family are miners from my dad to my brothers and my ex husband. Love my home town.

[@grubbybears1043]

Did not expect to see your comment here! I know you and your son, you worked at my elementary school when I went there

[@karencanterbury7177]

Yep! It's home for me!

[@tammiestevens6098]

Trivia: according to IMDB, all the exterior scenes of the movie Dante’s Peak (1997) were shot in Wallace (except the crater scenes shot at Mt St Helens). Kind of cheesy movie but it shows off the town. Safe Journey!

[@chrisandsara]

WAIT WHAT?! How did I miss this? Now I'm going to have to go back and watch it!

[@seekingthejoy]

Yep. I was working for the C’dA Press in 97 when it was filmed there. You may notice the mountain changing positions throughout the film 🤣🤣

[@MaryOKC]

Dante’s Peak…I thought it was a good movie. I have photos from the movie set since family lived there during the filming. Also the movie Heaven’s Gate … which was released then pulled from theaters for more editing was filmed in Wallace…my brother was in that movie (an elegant gentleman) and my dad helped build the set. … it was amazing how they transformed the city.

[@nvm0]

Cheesy movie?? One of the best and realistic disaster movies ever if not the best

[@travmccullough6300]

I love Wallace. I had to smile at Sara almost apologizing for eating meat like she didn't realize she was eating at a place called "Slab of MEAT". lol

[@chrisandsara]

😂

[@gdubz55]

My buddy and I drove through Wallace on our way back to Chicago from Portland back in 2016. Stopped at the smokehouse for some BBQ. Lots of people put a $1 bill on the walls there but if you're ever in there look for the $5 by the door with Greg and Phil's names on it! really cool little town

[@seekingthejoy]

Hope you get a chance to get through Coeur d’Alene, Idaho there is some gorgeous areas around that area. I lived there for two years when I worked for the newspaper. If I recall it’s also bald eagle season on the lake so you may be able to get some amazing footage!

[@matthines4748]

I live in Spokane, but go to Coeur d’Alene whenever I can. I love spending time on the beach by the Resort.

[@chrisandsara]

We LOVE Coeur D'Alene! We actually hunkered down there for about a week and got some work done. We loved running the trails and hitting up some of the coffee shops while we're there. Such a beautiful town! I wish we had known it was bald eagle season! 😱

[@highway2heaven91]

@@chrisandsara Did you guys make a Coeur d’Alene video?

[@Garbagemancer]

I've never tried slab. Now I will.

[@allisonsherman7231]

I wanna go there and have tacos tooo! I need a Kramer to come with me:) Carnivorism is fine!!! Fun footage 🎉

[@chrisandsara]

Kramer says "Hey Allison!!" 🐶

[@MaryOKC]

LOL! 😆 the whole town is filled with Kramer’s (there’s a real Kramer Family there when I grew up)…but metaphorically during the annual all class reunion.

[@coastskyadventures2752]

Those tacos look really good and big. I would of ate all of that. 🌮 Small towns are fun to visit. Especially, the little shops they have to buy stuff.

[@fujmon]

I wonder how many times they have to replace the manhole cover? My friend lives in Wallace and after watching this video I must eat a SlabMeats taco before I die. haha

[@OceanDriveSpeeder]

When you do these videos, I wish you would let us know the month you shot this video. You said it was cool that day. Was is a cool day in summer, spring or fall? A simple month & year would really help.

[@chrisandsara]

Thanks for the feedback. This time in Wallace was early early October.

[@seanlister9356]

I used to live in Wallace. Now I'm in Spokane Washington

[@MaryOKC]

I grew up there and now live at the beach in Florida. 😂 I like the warmth better.

[@seanlister9356]

@@MaryOKC nobody likes a braggart.. Lmao. Ok, seriously though. Super jealous. Hawaii and Florida are my favorites

[@MaryOKC]

@@seanlister9356 LOL! 😆 I hear you .. I’ve lived in Hawaii too. LOL! 😆 it’s hard to settle down.

[@reaganwatkins4394]

love the channel beautiful couple always looking forward for more vlogs

[@chrisandsara]

Thanks for watching, Reagan!! :)

[@jonathanweathersby812]

Something that may or may not have been mentioned, but....Wallace was used as the fictional.town Dante's Peak, in the movie of the same name, with Pierce Brosnan (007) and Linda Hamilton

[@edizzle62]

Okay. I need to go to Wallace to get me some Tacos. They look like hot fire…🏎🏎🏎🏎

[@chrisandsara]

Go!! They're 100% worth the drive! :)

[@ariffnordin4481]

What is the video editing software you are using? 🤔

[@chrisandsara]

We use Adobe Premiere! :)

[@deanhuffman48]

Ahh home sweet home native;)

[@chrisandsara]

The best!

[@XvlerLorenzo]

You know what pisses me off? Almost nobody talks about how this was where they filmed Dante's Peak from 1997

[@jerrymunson3112]

Thanks!

[@chrisandsara]

Wow, Jerry! Thank you so much!! We really appreciate that!! ❤

[@jerrymunson3112]

@@chrisandsara And thank you for all the adventures, Keep on Truckin :)

[@andrewe.7907]

Did you not expect "The Center of the Universe" to not have big tacos??? This turned into a Man vs. Food episode.... And yes, I too believe that a Seinfeld quote can be used on a daily basis...

[@GrCent]

As a Montanan, who has also visited Wallace Idaho, it bothers me that they spelled Bozeman wrong on the sign. ( 11:00 ) Boseman? Great video nonetheless. I just found this channel. Time to binge watch. ❤

[@chrisandsara]

Welcome to our channel!! ☺️

[@Geezimac]

I need to make a run to Wallace for the tacos

[@chrisandsara]

They're definitely worth the drive!

[@karencanterbury7177]

Silverado was filmed here, too. Although it wasn't exactly a great movie.

[@chrisandsara]

😂😂 didn’t know that!

[@weeknders]

I had the best wings in Boise. Idaho is the spot.

[@lowbeam3519]

I've seen y'all down there lol

[@connorgray7688]

Are y’all heading to Sun Valley, Idaho too?

[@chrisandsara]

We wanted to visit Sun Valley but the weather was looking really bad when we were in the area so we passed on it this time. I think we're going to try and visit next summer and hit up the Sawtooths. :) Any recommendations for when we're in the Sun Valley area next year?

[@connorgray7688]

@@chrisandsara fun! I hiked the sawtooth, stayed in a nice b&b in Challis, and went fly fishing in the Salmon River. I also stopped by the Craters of the Moon too.

[@joanhall3718]

Center of the Universe? We need commentary from Neil deGrasse Tyson 😂.

[@chrisandsara]

😂

[@keke7085]

Are you still based in Chattanooga?

[@chrisandsara]

Yes we are, just been traveling for most of the fall!

[@thomasdonald3291]

Danties Peak was filmed there

[@chrisandsara]

Yes it was!

[@大拿2019蒙]

hello，i am a chinese fan of you，can you make some captions on the video。i cant follow your english to understand。thank you。

[@chrisandsara]

Hi there! We'll definitely look into adding English subtitles for our international friends. Thanks so much for watching all the way in China! :)

[@MrfiX725]

Dang, those were some big a*s tacos!!!

[@chrisandsara]

😂

[@punkleruckus]

I love Wallace and nearby Osburn. Great small towns to visit while up in that area of this country. But I have to warn most people who have a taste for Mexican food..... I don't recommend the Mexican, or any other food besides standard U.S. diner food. No offense to this couple, but I have been to this area many times in my life and international cuisine is not their strong suit in Idaho. But this town is still a great place to visit!

[@chrisandsara]

❤️

[@Iamxavierjohnson]

Idapimp

[@MaryOKC]

LOL! 😆

[@loganfivesandman]

Udaho

[@stacybaldwin3346]

more of a lead mining town than silver

[@grubbybears1043]

The galena and bunker hill mines pull a lot of silver, the bunker is opening back up here soon

[@rnicholson6579]

​@@grubbybears1043My Dad was a chemist who worked for the Bunker for more years than I can remember. It is nice to hear they are starting back up. However, I hope they do a better job re the environment.

[@randallhoskins6243]

My wife and I just bought a home here! We can’t wait to be there full time

[@chrisandsara]

Congrats!!

[@justinedse8435]

Dantes Peak

[@chrisandsara]

Yes! We forgot to mention that!

[@RileyFogel]

this place absolutely sucks there's nothing to do here but you do you ig😂

[@chrisandsara]

Disagree it’s a beautiful quirky town

[@snidely_whiplash]

Quirky, not corky.

[@chrisandsara]

😅

[@CynicalDad81]

“Sweet” salsa!? 🤢🤢🤢

[@tommywang8752]

Used to been to this town, this town is like in the movie ❤

[@chrisandsara]

We love Wallace!

[@tommywang8752]

@@chrisandsara yea me too, and I love Seattle too cuz I used to study at Seattle Central College as an international student.