Top Things to do in Idaho
Top Hotels in Idaho
- 1. The Riverside Hotel, BW Premier Collection
- 2. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Boise Towne Square
- 3. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Coeur d Alene
- 4. Modern Hotel
- 5. My Place Hotel-Twin Falls, ID
- 6. Hampton Inn & Suites Boise-Downtown
- 7. Best Western Plus Coeur D'Alene Inn
- 8. The Grove Hotel
- 9. La Quinta by Wyndham Pocatello
- 10. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Twin Falls
Things to do in Idaho, United States: The Best Classes & Workshops
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
1. Mountain Monet
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 6 reviews
Face Mask Required. McCall's spot for creative fun! Come in and try your hand at pottery painting, mosaics, acrylic plaques, beading, and glass fusing, glitter tattoos, and of course henna. No appointment or experience is required! Great for all ages...yes infants to 100+ can have fun. We also have beads oh many beads to choose from. Create masterpieces and priceless memories at Mountain Monet. Open 7 days a week.
2. Paint 'n Sip
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
Wine Bar and Art Studio offering 1, 2, and 3 hour acrylic on canvas painting classes. Ready to try more? Come participate in open studio any time we're open or join one of our Acrylic Workshops to take your painting to the next level. We're a bar, so we're 21 and over at all times - come have a glass of local wine and check us out!
3. Zion Warne Glassblowing Studio
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
4. Pinot's Palette
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
At our studio, anyone can be an artist and have fun being creative - no art experience required! In two or three hours you can create a festive, whimsical and colorful painting while listening to great music and sipping on your favorite beverage from our bar. We keep our bar stocked with local wine and beers, as well as a fun selection of nonalcoholic beverages for purchase. Plus you can feel good about supporting local -- our studio is 100% locally owned and operated!
5. Cyclebar
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
6. Snack and Paint
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Snack and Paint is a fun art studio perfect for a family activity in downtown Coeur d’Alene! You will be guided step-by-step through the painting of the day and take home your very own 16" x 20" masterpiece. More importantly, we are an alcohol-free studio, making us a place that welcomes families of ALL ages ALL the time. Book a class now at www.snackandpaint.com.
7. Feelin' Groovy Tours
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
After a lengthy and fun career in public relations and marketing, Michelle traded her business suits for hiking boots so she could share the splendor of North Idaho with its happy plethora of summer visitors each year. What better way to bring miles of smiles to guests than in a vintage 1970's VW bus! As a Certified International Tour Manager and a Certified Interpretive Guide, Michelle's passion is delighting guests beyond their expectations and enlightening their journey every step of the way.
8. Swan Valley Tours
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
I have been guiding one thing or another in the Greater Yellowstone and beyond for three decades including fly-fishing, whitewater rafting, trail rides, snowmobile tours, interpretive tours for Yellowstone and the Grand Tetons etc. I know stuff. Today I offer custom interpretative tours and photography tours of Grand Teton Park and east Idaho and beyond. As a lifelong information junkie, I know stuff and I’ll share it with you. I have led tours all over the west, Africe, Japan, Guam and Italy.
9. Henry's Fork Anglers
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 36 reviews
Henry's Fork Anglers is located on the banks of the world famous Henry's Fork of the Snake River. Henry's Fork Anglers is a full service fly shop offering the angler a full complement of flies, fly fishing tackle, and clothing. Known the world over for its prolific hatches, challenging trout and spectacular scenery, the Henry's Fork fishery has no equal and with over 30 years of angling experience, Henry’s Fork Anglers has established themselves as the premier fly shop!Henry's Fork Anglers also provides guided fishing trips on the Henry's Fork, South Fork of the Snake River, Madison River, Yellowstone National Park, and on numerous area lakes.
Reviewed By Y9221VXpb
You can't dismiss their team and the internal knowledge pool. We had 3 guided each w over 20 yrs experience. Snow and sleet didn't even ruin two of days we were there in June. While no one can guarantee catching, they can guarantee great experience. Everyone was customer focused, while prices and quantity were reasonable for gear and clothes. We will be back! Fish on!
10. Fusions Glass Studio
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By lindalY8938KM - Eagle, United States
I love Fusions! This is a wonderful glass studio where you can make all kinds of things from glass. They are located in beautiful downtown Eagle. I started going there with a friend in August. It is so much fun and if you love art and love to create things that are unique this is the place for you. You can go with friends or by yourself. You can create a range of glass art objects from dishes to wall panels, candle holders, sun catchers, and decorative pieces. You can even make beautiful art pictures from glass powders. Which I haven’t tried yet, but I will! The owner, Melissa is very nice and friendly. She has classes you can take to learn how to make all kinds of things using various techniques. Melissa and Mark are always glad to help you and answer any questions. They also have a gift shop area, where you can buy beautiful art pieces made of glass art from local artists. A great place for buying a gift for someone special. I can’t say enough good things about Fusions! I’ve always had a great experience. I’ve met some very talented people there. I’d go there everyday if I could! So if you’re looking for a new creative outlet or just want to learn about fused glass, you need to go to Fusions! Oh, and they sell glass there also.... beautiful glass in all colors and varieties. Linda L.
