A mixture of forested mountains, alpine peaks, wildflower meadows, deep river canyons, and high plains deserts, Idaho is a paradise for golf, skiing, fly fishing, and river rafting. Boise, the capital, is the state's largest city and airline hub. North of Boise are golf, lake, and ski resorts from McCall in the south to Sandpoint and Coeur D'Alene in the north. East of Boise are the ski slopes of Ketchum and Sun Valley. East of Sun Valley are Craters of the Moon National Monument, Pocatello, Idaho Falls, and the small town of Island Park just across the border from Yellowstone National Park. Boise's Basque Museum and Cultural Center reflects having the largest Basque population in the U.S. Reflecting Idaho's diverse heritage, near the Idaho Historical Museum in Boise's Julia Davis Park is the Idaho Black History Museum's chronicle of the slave York who served the Lewis & Clark Expedition. After a family visit to the Peregrine Fund's World Center for Birds of Prey and an outdoor performance at the Idaho Shakespeare Festival, the next stop after Boise is likely to be Payette Lake in McCall or Sun Valley and Ketchum. About 100 miles north of Boise, past Cascade Lake, McCall takes you to the shores of Payette Lake. Go golfing, fishing, hiking, biking, waterskiing, sailing, boating, or whitewater river rafting. Ski or snowshoe Brundage Mountain or Tamarack Resorts, as well as Ponderosa State Park in winter. Ice skate year-round at Manchester Ice & Event Centre. About 450 miles north of Boise, there are resort lakes near skiing and golf at Coeur d'Alene, Hayden Lake, and Sandpoint. Golf, tennis, mountain biking, hiking, fishing, rafting, and hunting are popular in Sun Valley and Ketchum. Sockeye salmon may no longer do much spawning in Redfish Lake, but the boating and mountain scenery in the Sawtooth National Recreation Area make the short trip north to Stanley worthwhile. When the snows come the whole family will head for the slopes of Soldier Mountain, Bald Mountain, Dollar Mountain, or the Sun Valley Resort. A tiny forested town of about 250 people, Island Park has a large reservoir with fishing and boating, as well as Henry's Fork of the Snake River for fly fishing. It's only 15 miles from Yellowstone as well.
Restaurants in Idaho
5.0 based on 6 reviews
Boutique: Health and wellness boutique with eclectic handmade gifts and natural products. Bodywork, healing and facials: Guiding you to live a passionate life, free of pain with radiant skin filled with confidence and purpose.
4.5 based on 117 reviews
I've seen their other "village" (Bridgeport) off I-5 in Oregon and loved it. To come here and see this magnificent array of stores within an area that included a water fountain with aerial displays all day long is amazing. "The Village" is designed to be used every day of the year, regardless of weather, who ever put this design together was thinking outside the box. Good Job!
4.5 based on 5 reviews
We had coffee and breakfast here , outside, looking at the river. It was fun to browse the shops, even though most of them were closed early in the morning. I had a crepe at the small cafe there which I thought was pretty good. The coffee was very good. Fred's burrito was excellent and huge. Cute downtown as well.
3.5 based on 12 reviews
A one-level enclosed shopping center that serves as a vibrant retail and dining hub for the diverse population of the region, it features more than 60 businesses. Shopping and dining choices for the entire family, it includes a great selection of favorite brand and anchor stores.
I have always loved this mall, since it is closer that Spokane. My favorite stores are Bed Bath and Beyond, Hot Topic, Old Navy, and Auntie Ann. I am so glad there is a Bed Bath and Beyond close to Idaho, as I hate having to shop online at that store. I also love Auntie Ann, and get a pretzel and cheese every time I go there. It is like a tradition for me. Overall, considering the area, it is a pretty good mall with stores I really like, especially the Printshop
4.0 based on 13 reviews
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