Idaho Destinations

Boise has emerged as one of the West's most livable cities — a dynamic, growing metropolis that maintains its friendly, small-city charm. With more sunny days than Miami, a thriving arts scene, James Castle House, and the famous Boise River Greenbelt, the capital city punches well above its weight.

Outdoor enthusiasts will love having thousands of acres of foothills trails right at the city's doorstep, while food lovers can explore a restaurant scene that rivals cities many times its size.

• Boise River Greenbelt — 25 miles of riverside paths
• Bogus Basin Mountain Recreation Area
• Hyde Park historic neighbourhood
• Boise Art Museum and cultural district
• Bruneau Dunes State Park — tallest single sand dune in North America
• Swan Falls Dam and Snake River Birds of Prey NCA

Plan Boise Trip

Northern Idaho is a region of extraordinary beauty — a land of deep glacial lakes, ancient cedar forests, and charming lakeside towns. Coeur d'Alene anchors the region with its stunning lake, world-famous floating golf hole, and vibrant downtown. Sandpoint, nestled between Schweitzer Mountain and Lake Pend Oreille, is considered one of the most beautiful small towns in America.

The panhandle's forests teem with wildlife, and the rivers run with steelhead, making this a sportsman's paradise from spring through autumn.

• Coeur d'Alene Lake — 109 miles of pristine shoreline
• Schweitzer Mountain Resort — 2,900 acres of skiing
• Lake Pend Oreille — Idaho's largest lake
• Sandpoint — one of America's most beautiful small towns
• Silverwood Theme Park — Pacific Northwest's largest
• Heyburn State Park — Idaho's oldest

Plan Northern Idaho Trip

Central Idaho is home to some of the most spectacular wilderness in all of North America. The Sawtooth National Recreation Area alone encompasses 756,000 acres of pristine backcountry, while the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness — America's largest contiguous wilderness — lies at the region's heart.

Sun Valley, America's first destination ski resort, adds a touch of glamour with its world-class skiing, spa resorts, and year-round outdoor activities that draw celebrities and adventurers alike.

• Sawtooth Mountains — over 40 alpine lakes above 8,000 ft
• Sun Valley — America's premier resort destination
• Salmon River — the "River of No Return"
• Frank Church Wilderness — 2.3 million acres roadless
• Redfish Lake — one of Idaho's most scenic spots
• Stanley — the "Ice Box of the Nation" and gateway town

Plan Central Idaho Trip

Eastern Idaho is a land of geological extremes — ancient volcanic lava fields, sweeping potato farms, and the back door to Yellowstone National Park. Idaho Falls serves as the region's bustling hub, while Pocatello anchors the south.

The Craters of the Moon National Monument stands as one of America's most otherworldly landscapes — a vast ocean of ancient lava where astronauts once trained for the moon missions. To the north, Harriman State Park offers world-class fly fishing and fall foliage that rivals New England.

• Craters of the Moon NM — explored lava tubes and cinder cones
• Yellowstone western entrance via Ashton
• Idaho Falls — beautiful snake river falls in the city centre
• Henry's Fork — world-famous fly fishing river
• Teton Valley — stunning Teton Range views
• Blackfoot — the "Potato Capital of the World"

Plan Eastern Idaho Trip

Southern Idaho is a land of dramatic contrasts — the Snake River has carved one of America's most impressive canyons through the high desert, creating an environment of startling beauty. Twin Falls serves as the commercial heart of the Magic Valley, while Shoshone Falls — taller than Niagara at 212 feet — is the region's crown jewel.

The region is also famous as the base jumping capital of the world, with Perrine Bridge offering year-round jumps over the Snake River gorge.

• Shoshone Falls — the "Niagara of the West" at 212 ft
• Perrine Bridge — world's only year-round base jump site
• City of Rocks National Reserve — world-class rock climbing
• Malad Gorge State Park — dramatic 60-ft waterfall
• Twin Falls — gateway to southern Idaho's wonders
• Hagerman Fossil Beds — world's richest Pliocene fossil site

Plan Southern Idaho Trip