Sun Valley

Vibrant patio for sharing plates of som tam, Korean fried chicken, and curry noodles.

An abundance of delicacies from the Wood River Valley in the former Idaho State Bank.

Relaxed spot for enchilada plates, tacos, and tamales (in Hailey and Bellevue, too).

Cozy hideaway for tucking into lasagna al forno and wood-fired pizzas, plus a far-ranging wine and beer list.

A bakery case of traditional Austrian pastries, schnitzel and waffles and a roaring fireplace.

Farm abundance out of a leafy Main Street craftsman bungalow.

Bike shop and repair, plus power burgers and Idaho nachos while you wait.

A lunching oasis: don't sleep on sourdough focaccia sandwiches, buckwheat chocolate chip cookies.

Live-fire wonders from chefs Britt Rescigno and Kinsey Leodler (and, a stellar wine list).

6--to-12-inch two-handers are a local lunchtime staple.

A mainstay for homestyle cooking since 1974—breakfast and lunch all day, weekend outdoor bar nights.

Longtime locals spot for half-pound burgers and 32-ounce "schooners" of beer.

House spirits from a Scottish-made pot still, German and India pale ales only available to sip in Idaho.

Snug alpine haunt for bowls of homemade pasta, fireside cocktails.

Morning favorite for local roasts and from-scratch biscuits and gravy.

Jacob and Tara serve up espresso and a hand-picked collection of vintage threads.

Beans are roasted right in Hailey, then served as cappucinos and breves in two cafe locations.

Hit the drive-thru for lattes and giant burritos.

Order an Americano in the heart center of a roasting facility.

Laid back porch for enjoying Thai iced coffee, breakfast scrambles (location in Hailey, too).

Bakery-floral-gift shop bakes fresh croissants every day.

Old-school French gem; skip the dining room and head straight for the Olympics-themed bar.

Late-night shuffleboard and frothy pints—check.

A sports bar, yes—plus fondue and views of Baldy.

Divey valley classic with beloved bartenders—hands-down, everyone's favorite.

Don't leave this Bellevue watering hole until you've had a Juicy Lucy, their signature burger stuffed with cheese.

25 taps pour forth from Sawtooth's flagship public house.

Max and Ashley's taproom used to be the town's dynamite hold; now it puts out indie drafts and natural wines.

Take a trip through wine regions with by-the-glass, or leave with a bottle to go.

Sunny deck for beers (there are over a dozen on tap) and a basket of hand-cut, Idaho-grown fries.

Friendly suppliers of your ski day needs: race, slalom, and powder varieties.

Outfitting your central Idaho adventures, from biking to whitewater and everything in between.

In 1976, owner Bob Rosso named his gear shop after the famous Sawtooth rock face.

The only full-service outfitter on the banks of the Silver Creek (plus, breakfast and lunch).

Sporting clay competitions and leagues, plus skeet, universal trench, and trap ranges.

All-season climbing, hut, and yurt trips with 16 seasoned guides.

The valley's oldest ski shop, since 1965.

Full-service fly shop, expert-led fly fishing jaunts.

Beginner (and experienced) anglers benefit from a three-hour course that covers trout behavior, aquatic insects, fly casting.

Get casting advice or learn a new knot from guides with 50+ years of wisdom.

Rides up Dollar Mountain and Sun Valley scenery via wagon.

Group or private lessons in a pristine, six-lane archery range.

Rotating exhibitions, from Idaho artists and beyond, reveal understanding of place, explore the current moment.

Seventeen women formed the Community Library Association in 1955; they contributed $1 each to establish it.

Western pop art, David Yarrow's Wild West, abstract expressionism and more.

Ketchum's beloved blackbox puts on world-class shows, mentors young performers.

Live performances and daily movie screenings since 1937.

Drop in any time of year for single artist and thematic exhibitions of photography, painting, sculpture.

Exhibits of note: Shoshone-Bannock Homelands, How in the World Did You Get to Sun Valley? and A Writer in New Country: Hemingway in 1939.

In pristine darkness, see the Milky Way, planets, meteors, comets, and deep sky objects with the naked eye, binoculars, or telescopes.

Five days of rancher and herding heritage, including the Big Sheep Parade, where 1,500 sheep trail down Ketchum's Main Street.

Every summer, renowned and emerging voices commingle for three days. Past headliners include Margaret Atwood, Salman Rushdie.

Intimate, annual meetup of film luminaries draws the aspiring and the legendary.

Famed and luxe, a Sun Valley village centerpiece since 1936.

Modern, deeply comfortable digs within walking distance of everything.

Cozy lodge just a hop to Rotarun Ski Area, Drapers Preserve, and Sawtooth Botanical Gardens.

Views of Baldy and the Sawtooths from this valley landmark's 29 charming rooms.

This boutique gem's modern rooms welcome pat pals, too. Check out the seasonal specials.

Bikes provided in summer, snowshoes in winter. Plus, rooms with wood-burning fireplaces.

All-genre free summer concert series in Forest Service Park, June to August.

Every Wednesday, a live music soundtrack for hikers and bikers taking advantage of golden hour gondola service.

Twenty professional musicians helm the festival marching band—but all musicians are welcome to join in.

The first Wood River Valley organization to open an art gallery is now a thriving center of the humanities.

For over 40 years, some of the best classical programming in the country.

Every June, bluegrass, folk, Americana, and jazz across seven stages.

The valley's cultural meeting place has everything from big-time headliners to drag shows and film screenings.

State-of-the-art home of the Sun Valley Summer Symphony.

Two-day extravaganza at the base of River Run.

More than 50 performing artists over three days—and three nights of camping under the stars.

A local beacon for thrifting and consignment benefits the (also) beloved Community Library Association.

Thrift some gems, directly fund the work at Mountain Humane.

A wealth of vintage gems: ski jackets, tableware, hiking gear.

Upcycled and upscale treasures, from oil paintings to serving platters.

All proceeds go to The Advocates, an organization that supports Wood River Valley abuse victims.

A showcase of community artists, both handmade and vintage, from proprietor Laurie Libman Wilson.