There is much to do in Sun Valley! Click on one of the categories below to learn more.
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Most of the stores in the Sun Valley area are boutiques, sporting goods, art galleries and specialty stores. There are few chains stores so you truly get a unique shopping experience. You can spends hours just strolling down the streets … |
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| Dining and Nightlife |
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Sun Valley Fine Dining, Ketchum Fine Dining, Ketchum Casual, Day Lodges, Nightlife … |
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| Skiing, Snowboarding and Snowmobiling |
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There are several ski and snowboarding areas near Sun Valley. The River Run section of Bald Mountain has trails for all abilities, and the snowboarding half-pipe is located on the Lower Warm Springs area. Dollar Mountain offers alpine, racing and snowboarding lessons, and has many beginner trails … |
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| Golf |
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Elkhorn Golf Course, Bigwood Golf Course, The Valley Club, Sun Valley 18 Golf Course … |
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| Concerts and Performing Arts |
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Sun Valley Center for the Arts, The Sun Valley Summer Symphony, Sun Valley Summer Ice Shows … |
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| Ice Skating |
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- Sun Valley Resort 208-622-2194
- Ice Skating is available year-round on the beautiful 180 by 90 foot Sun Valley Resort outdoor rink. The facility has a full service skate shop and an ice skating school.
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| Paragliding |
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- Fly Sun Valley 208-726-3332
- Fly Sun Valley gets you floating over the mountains with a staff of experienced tandem pilots. There is no better way to experience the beauty of Sun Valley as long as you have no fear of heights.
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| Biking |
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The same conditions that created world class skiing have also created world class mountain and road biking. The area accommodates all levels of experience from the beginner to the white knuckle advanced. The town is full of sporting shops to help with rentals and guides but two favorites are:
- Elephant's Perch 280 East Ave & Sun Valley Rd, Ketchum
- Sturtevant’s Mountain Outfitters 314 Main Street North
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| Rock Climbing, Hiking, and Backpacking |
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The Sun Valley area offers many opportunities to rock climb, hike and backpack in the mountains and alongside alpine lakes. Maps are available for solo trips or guided tours are available.
- Sun Valley/ Ketchum Visitors Center 51 N. Washington St. 208-726-3423
- Sawtooth National Recreation Area Visitor Center 208-727-5013
- Ketchum Ranger District 208-622-5371
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| Whitewater Rafting and Kayaking |
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Float, Boat, or Swim— Raft, kayak or tube Idaho’s wild rivers and their rapids. The Salmon and Payette river offer trips from mild to white knuckle. The gentle but exhilarating rapids on the day-stretches of the Salmon River are perfect for families and seniors looking for a little excitement. Eleven local outfitters offer single or multi-day river trips for rafters or kayakers. Two favorite outfitters are:
- Far and Away Adventures 401 Lewis Street, Ketchum 208-726-8888
- Payette River Company 7655 Highway 21, Lowman 208-726-8464
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| Ice Fishing and Fly Fishing |
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Land rainbows or browns in spots like the Bigwood River, Silvercreek or the Big Lost River. These local guides can rent all the gear and provide transportation to the sweetest local spots.
- Silver Creek Outfitters 500 North Main 208-726-5282
- Lost River Outfitters 171 North Main 208-726-1706
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