EXPLORE SUN VALLEY LIKE A LOCAL
Sun Valley on Ice
Sun Valley on Ice features medal-winning headline skaters and the talented Sun Valley on Ice cast!
Location: 1 Sun Valley Road Sun Valley, ID 83353
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Horseback Riding & Wagon Experiences
Sun Valley’s legendary Western heritage is no better experienced than with a visit to the famous Sun Valley Stables and Western Horseman’s Center! Trail rides and wagon experiences are a load of fun for the entire family, from beginner to experienced rider. Book a single adventure or one for the whole group!
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Wood River Valley Ore Wagon Museum & Bonning Cabin
The Lewis Ore Wagons are the only ones of their kind in existence! These monstrous wagons were larger than an average freight wagon and were built to withstand the extreme stresses when loaded with ore to travel over Trail Creek Summit. To the east of the Ore Wagon Museum is the historical Bonning Cabin. Interested in learning more about the history of the Ore Wagon? For an opportunity to see the wagons up close and personal, a key to the Ore Wagon Museum building may be checked out from Ketchum City Hall located to the south of the museum, across 5th Street.
Location: 500 East Avenue in Ketchum, ID 83340
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Fly Fishing
Flyfish Sun Valley like a local! Just one look at the waters that surround Sun Valley, and even the most casual fisherman will be aching for a rod in their hand! Take a pit stop into Silver Creek Outfitters to chat with expert guides, a professional retail staff and to load up with a wide array of exceptional gear for all of your fly fishing needs.
Location: 500 N Main Street, Ketchum, ID 83340
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Sun Valley Lake
Get your bathing suit on and enjoy an escape to Sun Valley Lake! Slip out onto the water in a paddleboat or kayak (rented or personal), and discover some never ending fun! If you prefer to stay onshore, there is always a game of horseshoes waiting in the sand, or a beach volleyball match to take up! Enjoy an effortless escape from the heat when it’s time for a little beach in the mountains at Sun Valley Lake.
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Nordic Snowshoeing & Skiing
Discover some of the best cross-country skiing in America with over 25 miles of trails groomed daily! Trail quality, rentals, training programs, and a state-of-the-art clubhouse for skiers of all levels is unmatched at the Sun Valley Nordic & Snowshoe Center. Ski and snowshoe equipment for all ages is available for rent.
Location: The Sun Valley Nordic & Snowshoe Center is located in the Sun Valley Club, approximately one mile east of the Sun Valley Lodge on Sun Valley Road.
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Snowmobiling & Snowbiking
Hundreds of miles of groomed trails are located within an hour radius of the Sun Valley area as well as an abundance of wide open backcountry!
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White Water Rafting
Raft, kayak or tube Idaho’s wild rivers and their rapids! The exhilarating rapids of the Salmon River are perfect for families looking for a little excitement in their adventures! Several local outfitters offer single or multi-day river trips for rafters or kayakers. Looking for something a bit more casual? Head south of Ketchum to the Silver Creek Preserve for a day of flat-water kayaking and wildlife to observe.
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Sun Valley Arts & Culture
Sun Valley is one of America’s top small towns for art. With more than a dozen galleries, several live theater companies, the Writers' Conference, the Sun Valley Film Festival, free summer symphony concerts in the Sun Valley Pavilion, and one of the West’s premier nonprofit arts organizations, the Sun Valley Center for the Arts, Sun Valley packs an enormous cultural punch for its size. To explore more about Art & Culture in Sun Valley, check out the Art & Culture section of our website for more information.
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Rock Climbing & Mountaineering
Some of the best alpine granite in the country can be found in the Sawtooth National Recreation Area just north of Sun Valley! After a short hike you can access areas such the Elephant’s Perch and Finger of Fate. By late July most of the technical peaks in the Sawtooth's can be done as pure rock climbs including Mt. Heyburn and Warbonnet. Lastly, there are some world-class cragging destinations in Southern Idaho, City of Rocks and Castle Rock State Park, a short drive from the Sun Valley area.
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BCRD Aquatic Center
Open in the summer, the BCRD Aquatics Center offers a newly renovated 25-yard, 6-lane pool and brand new zero-depth entry leisure pool. Other amenities include a snack bar, a new basketball hoop and climbing wall in the lap pool, and a log roller in the leisure pool. The BCRD Aquatics Center offers swim lessons, aquatic fitness classes, adult lap, youth swim team and open recreational swimming for first time visitors and locals alike.
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Bald Mountain Summer Lift
Take a ride on the lift and enjoy mountain biking, hiking, or sight seeing from the peaks of Bald Mountain!
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Tennis & Pickleball Center
Sun Valley is known as one of the top tennis centers in the Rocky Mountain West! Sun Valley Tennis & Pickleball provides a full range of tennis & pickleball services, from the highest level private instruction to favored and stimulating group programs. If you are looking for a new experience, try a Ball Machine Workout!
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Skiing
Welcome to Sun Valley, the birthplace of destination skiing! With 3,400 vertical feet and over 2,400 acres of diverse terrain, Sun Valley offers skiers something extra special. Bald Mountain’s consistent pitch, lack of lift lines, and terrain variety have earned it a reputation as one of the world’s finest ski mountains. There are also themed Adventure Trails for kids, with 30 acres of gladed terrain for varying abilities. Dollar Mountain is the perfect place for kids and beginners to build their confidence as skiers'. Dollar Mountain features two new high-speed quads, a full-featured terrain park, and the Wundercarpet-an effortless uphill transporter for kids. Grab your gear and come shred the slopes!
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Opera House Movies
Come and enjoy a great selection of beer and wine, signature popcorn with real melted butter, and a wide variety of your favorite movie theater candy while you watch a new or classic film at Opera House Movies!
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Golf
Come ready to Par-Tee and explore the golf courses of Sun Valley! The18-hole Trail Creek championship course spans a broad 6,968 yards. The 9-hole White Clouds course offers 3,600 yards of play, with 360-degree views of the Wood River Valley. The Sun Valley Club is open to the public and includes a restaurant, bar, pro shop, and overlooks a 25-acre practice facility and the 18-hole Sawtooth Putting Course. Grab your clubs and hit the course where you'll have the best time, by par!
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Knob Hill Natural Area
Take a short hike to the top of Knob Hill to see some of the best views in town! Just a few blocks from the root of downtown, sit and relax on the park benches or have lunch at a picnic table after your hike!
Location: 811 East Avenue in Ketchum, ID 83340
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Sun Valley Hiking & Running
One thing you will surely never run out of in Sun Valley is options! With nearly 400 miles of single-track and 30 miles of paved, car-free trails, you are bound to find the perfect trail for the workout you are seeking!
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Mountain and Road Biking
With over 400 miles of singletrack spread throughout the valley, the mountain biking in Sun Valley is some of the most outstanding and scenic in the country & highly prized by many! Bald Mountain boasts America's longest downhill trail and over 3,100 vertical feet of thrilling trails. For a milder, family-friendly experience, head to the White Clouds trail network or meander through town along the leafy Wood River Trail, with over 30 paved miles waiting to be explored!
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Magic Lantern Cinemas
Enjoy first run films and a snack bar with a variety of alcoholic options!
Location: 100 E 2nd Street, Box 238 in Ketchum, ID 83340
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