The River Club

Old-fashioned steakhouse serves traditional homestyle fare & cocktails in a dimly lit, comfy space.

Trendy Garden City is known for its cluster of craft breweries and winery tasting rooms along lively Chinden Boulevard, as well as cool music venues like Visual Arts Collective and Revolution Concert House. The rapids along the Boise River in Boise Whitewater Park are popular with kayakers, paddleboarders, and surfers, while cyclists and joggers use the Boise River Greenbelt trail.

Nestled by the Boise River, this laid-back hotel boasts cozy rooms, a lively dining scene, and a seasonal outdoor pool perfect for unwinding.

Nestled in the cozy Humbird hotel, Crow's Bench offers delicious small plates and fancy cocktails with a chic alpine vibe, perfect for après-ski or dinner.

Nestled in downtown Ketchum, this stylish brewpub offers a chic atmosphere and a diverse menu featuring elevated pub fare, crafted brews, and house spirits.

Upscale hotel in a mountain resort offering restaurants & bars, plus golf courses & a spa. Part of Sun Valley mountain resort, this posh hotel next to Sun Valley Outdoor Ice Rink is a 14-minute walk from Dollar Mountain ski lift and 14 miles from Friedman Memorial Airport. Refined rooms with sitting areas have free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, coffeemakers and minifridges. Suites add separate living rooms with pull-out sofas; some offer fireplaces and/or terraces. Parking is complimentary. Resort amenities include a free airport/local shuttle, plus 17 restaurants and bars, a sprawling spa, a fitness center and 3 outdoor pools. There are also 3 golf courses and 17 tennis courts, as well as horseback riding and live entertainment.

Chill out at the cozy Schweitzer Mountain Resort bar, where locals gather to enjoy a solid beer selection and laid-back bar bites after a day on the slopes.

Upscale lodge with rustic-chic quarters & fine dining, plus a private beach, a marina & a spa. On the shores of Payette Lake, this upscale lodge is 1.1 miles from the center of the resort town of McCall. The contemporary, rustic-chic rooms offer flat-screen TVs and minifridges. Suites add extra living space with pull-out sofas. Most suites have terraces; some have fireplaces. There's also a beachfront cottage with a kitchen, hot tub and boat moorings. There's a fine dining restaurant serving Pacific Northwest cuisine, as well as a casual grill and a bar. A resort fee covers Wi-Fi, parking and a local shuttle, plus access to the marina, beach, outdoor pool and hot tub, as well as the tennis courts, gym, spa and movie theater.

Grab a freshly made burger at True Burger, the campus spot where robots deliver and students rave about convenience, though the food’s a mixed bag.

Traditional Ethiopian cuisine, including vegan & vegetarian fare, served in a laid-back atmosphere.