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 Traveler Resources
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. Teton Geotourism Center
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 42 reviews
Interactive museum for all ages highlighting the history of the Teton Valley area. This is the first GeoTourism museum in the United States. Geotourism is defined as tourism that sustains or embraces the geographical character of a place - it's environment, culture, aesthetics, heritage, and the well-being of its residents.
Reviewed By 17bobk - Victor, United States
Great historical information of travel, weather and settling of Teton Valley, ID. Well trained volunteers provide information in addition to written and taped information displays.
2. Nez Perce National Historical Park Visitor Center
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By JeanH571 - Los Angeles, United States
Great video which gives you the history of the Nez Perce - not their real name. A lovely room showing the history of the Indians and good things to buy - not junk. Very knowledgeable park ranger is a pleasure to talk to. Outside there is a teepee set up and other rangers to show kids how the Nez Perce lived. I highly recommend this park, only about a 30 minute ride from Moscow.
3. 59:Escape Room Adventures
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 310 reviews
Featuring 4 thrilling escape rooms in movie set decor and 1 portable escape game that we bring to you! Solve mysterious clues, codes, puzzles and interact with cool, automated props in order to solve your teams mystery and escape in 59: minutes. The clock is ticking and there is a mystery to solve. Can your team work together when it counts? Our non-locked, escape rooms are equipped with the latest cutting edge GEN-2/ GEN-3 Automated Technology and Multi-Room Game Play. We are the largest escape room facility in the Inland Northwest, catering to small and large groups (2 -13 People) alike with customized game play suited for beginner to advanced players of all ages 6+. Check out our Conference Room for your next meeting space or celebration event! 59:Escape Adventures delivers you into a amazing social adventure filled with mystery and technology savvy surprises!
Reviewed By emilysmorlan
meaghan!! meaghan is an amazing worker and so funny!! by far favorite game master and the game was so fun
4. Boise Public Library
5. Boise Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 54 reviews
Boise Centre, Idaho's premier convention facility, is an ideal venue for meetings, conferences, tradeshows, receptions and so much more. Located in downtown Boise surrounded by restaurants, shops, microbreweries, hotels, culture and entertainment. Over 80,000 square feet of flexible and customizable event space for groups of all sizes. Exceptional culinary services and a diverse menu with many locally sourced ingredients.
Reviewed By J4246FVjoeb
Just got back from the Flyfishers International Conference which was held at the Boise Center this year. The Center was a great venue for the meeting. The facility was well maintained, a great location, and the support staff was professional and guest-centered. Conference rooms had good IT support and equipment. The Grove Hotel staff were superb and the rooms nice. The hotel was under renovation and the usually outstanding restaurant was tucked in an inconvenient location with poor access and a limited menu. I would just be aware if you go before mid November when hopefully the renovation will be over and the usual excellence will be back in place with a great new dining facility and a new lobby.
6. Coeur d'Alene Convention & Visitor Bureau
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 17 reviews
7. Buzz Langdon Visitor Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 63 reviews
Reviewed By PaulC2015
Didn't expect much, but I was impressed. The staff was very helpful & knowledgeable! Tons of maps and information. We only had a short time in Twin and were jonesing for some pizza. The guy at the desk gave 4 different *informed* options and a map to help us find them all. Beautiful building conveniently located right next to the Perrine Bridge...they share the same parking lot. I wish we had more time to spend here and find even more things to do. Great that it was open late!!
8. Historic Wallace Chamber of Commerce
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 20 reviews
Your resource center to Wallace's National Register of Historic Places Residential and Commercial Districts walking tours, two hall of fame rails to trails cycling routes, two ski resorts, 1,000s of miles of off road trails, ten ziplines, two microbreweries, three museums, a dozen saloons, restaurants, lodging, antiquing and much more.
Reviewed By sharons201
The information center was great. The man was so informative and knowledgeable. Great stop. Visited the town due to his insight. Lots of history and fun things.
9. Coeur d'Alene Public Library
10. Kamiah Chamber of Commerce
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
Kamiah Idaho A great place to live work and play! The Kamiah Welcome Center serves the Upper Clearwater River Corridor from Lapwai to Elk City - Kamiah to Lolo Pass. We have day-trip brochures and information on Fun Family Things to Do. Stop by and talk to the knowledgeable staff at the Welcome Center for more information.
