The 13 places the travel guides we read name most, what they say about each, and fares from your city.
The places, most named first
From the 6 guides that rank for "best places to visit in idaho"
Named by 4 of 61. Shoshone FallsIdaho, United StatesShoshone Falls is described as the largest waterfall in Idaho and one of the largest in the United States.It drops 212 feet, which is higher than Niagara Falls.
Named by 3 of 62. BoiseIdaho, United StatesThe Boise River Greenbelt is a 25-mile trail for walking or biking past parks and riverbanks.A long weekend is enough time to explore Boise.Best time to visit Boise
Named by 2 of 63. Sawtooth MountainsIdaho, United StatesThe Sawtooth National Forest has over 700 miles of trails among alpine lakes.Summer suits hiking and camping in the Sawtooths.
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4. Sun Valley
Idaho, United States
Sun Valley is named as a winter spot for skiing and snowboarding.
Sun Valley is described as having the first DarkSky resort in the U.S., a draw for stargazing.
Named by 2 of 65. Lake Pend OreilleIdaho, United StatesThe lake is suggested for boating on quieter water.The writer kayaked on Lake Pend Oreille.
Named by 2 of 66. BlackfootIdaho, United StatesBlackfoot is home to the Idaho Potato Museum.Hell's Half Acre Loop near Blackfoot is a short, family-friendly hike across volcanic landscape.
7. Twin FallsIdaho, United StatesTwin Falls is a base for Shoshone Falls and for Box Canyon, a spring-fed pool you can hike down to.The writers call Twin Falls one of their favorite places to visit in Idaho.
8. Hells CanyonIdaho, United StatesCarved by the Snake River, it is described as the deepest river gorge in North America.
9. Craters of the Moon National MonumentIdaho, United StatesThis monument is a protected area where astronauts trained.
10. Idaho CityIdaho, United StatesIdaho City began as a gold rush town and keeps well-preserved historic buildings.
11. SalmonIdaho, United StatesSalmon is the birthplace of Sacajawea and offers winter sports and hot springs.
12. MeridianIdaho, United StatesMeridian is the third-largest city in Idaho and is pitched as a family destination.
13. NampaIdaho, United StatesNampa has the Warhawk Air Museum and the Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge.
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Named by 4 of 61. Shoshone FallsShoshone Falls is described as the largest waterfall in Idaho and one of the largest in the United States.It drops 212 feet, which is higher than Niagara Falls.Named by 3 of 62. BoiseThe Boise River Greenbelt is a 25-mile trail for walking or biking past parks and riverbanks.A long weekend is enough time to explore Boise.Best time to visit Boise
Named by 2 of 63. Sawtooth MountainsThe Sawtooth National Forest has over 700 miles of trails among alpine lakes.Summer suits hiking and camping in the Sawtooths.
