Sun Valley Resort

This upscale retreat combines quaint charm with seasonal Northwest cuisine, offering stunning views and enchanting sleigh rides for an unforgettable dining experience.

Classy, modern dining site offering all-day New American eats such as frittatas & short rib goulash.

Area-sourced fried potatoes are the star at this eco-friendly burger chain with microbrews on tap.

Landmark restaurant serves prime rib & filets with sides in dimly lit, Western-themed setting.

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.

Hip lodging with sleek rooms, free continental breakfast & a buzzy bar with creative eats. Set in a former motel that's been restored and redesigned, this chic hotel in Boise's downtown Linen District is 11 minutes' walk from the iconic Egyptian Theatre. Mid-Century modern rooms have a minimalist design and come with rainfall showers, flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi and iPod docks. Some suites have balconies, and others provide soaking tubs. Continental breakfast and loaner bikes are complimentary. There's a buzzy lounge serving acclaimed bar food and cocktails, and summer music concerts are offered in the courtyard.

Nestled in northern Idaho, Silverwood Theme Park boasts over 70 thrilling rides, a sprawling water park, and family-friendly fun all in one Wild West-themed destination.

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.

Nook for small, seasonal plates of Southeast Asian street fare in a lively space with a bar & patio.