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There's plenty to see and lots to do in Idaho. Cast a line. Hike a trail. Raft a river. You'll get away from it all yet still feel at home.



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Of course, Idaho has skiing. And the powder is every bit as good as Utah's. There are several options to ski the mountains of Idaho but my favorites are on near opposite sides of the state. My first choice in the north is a little known ski area called Silver Mountain... . My next favorite is Grand Targhee in South East Idaho just west of the famous Jackson Hole.

-Beast - Oregon, US

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  • Attractions
    Idaho’s top attractions tend to be stunning vistas or immense canyons but we also have interesting museums, mining era towns and the Northwest’s largest theme park!

  • Communities
    Browse Idaho communities. Find a city by name or browse Idaho's regions to find a town. Popular cities: Boise, Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Falls, Lewiston, McCall, Pocatello, Salmon, Sandpoint, Sun Valley/Ketchum, Twin Falls

  • Parks
    Idaho offers some of the best in outdoor recreation and sightseeing in the west. Almost 70 percent of Idaho is public lands, from state parks and county parks to national monuments and reserves.

  • Scenic Byways
    Some of Idaho's designated byways have historic significance, but all have extraordinary scenic value.

  • Visitor Centers
    Information on area restaurants, shopping, lodging and activities is often best when served by a local resident. Idaho offers three gateway visitor centers strategically located to serve you.

  • Northern Idaho
    Sapphire Lakes. Thick forests. Amazing wildlife. Set your own pace to explore and enjoy all the beauty and adventure of North Idaho.

  • Northern Central Idaho
    Trace the steps of Lewis & Clark as they sought a "Northwest Passage" to the Pacific. Journey through the forests and rivers of Nez Perce territory. North Central Idaho: take a lesson in history while enjoying world-class adventure.

  • Southwestern Idaho
    The capital city offers cultural experiences from the Boise Art Museum, to the Basque Block and the Idaho Anne Frank Human Rights Memorial. Just minutes outside of Boise you'll find raptors gliding above high deserts and rocky canyons.

  • South Central Idaho
    Rock climb, horseback ride, or photograph your way through national reserves and state parks filled with impressive granite formations. South Central Idaho: revel in the region's natural history, distinctive landscape, and mighty rivers.

  • South Eastern Idaho
    Take in the scenery and recreation of a 20 mile long turquoise-blue lake. Relax in hot springs powered by an ancient volcano. South Eastern Idaho: Come and indulge yourself in Idaho's pioneering roots, Native American history, bubbling hot springs, and outdoor adventures.

  • Eastern Idaho
    See amazing wildlife in their natural habitat, towering mountain peaks that captivate an un compromised landscape, still waters sudden plunge from a river gorge. Eastern Idaho is a fisherman's paradise, a sightseer's perfect picture, a recreationist's back yard.

  • Central Idaho
    See Idaho's tallest mountain peak, cast your line in Hemingway's favorite creek, raft for days on the famous Middle Fork or Main Salmon River. Enjoy Central Idaho’s outdoor adventures, history, and scenery whether you’re camping under the stars or staying at a resort hotel.