Sawtooth National Forest

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.

Step into this cozy trattoria, where charming brick walls set the stage for locally-sourced Italian dishes and expertly crafted cocktails.

Classic craft cocktails are fixed up at a wood-paneled bar in this buzzy locale with a vintage vibe.

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.

Nestled just north of Sandpoint, this unpretentious hotel boasts clean, cozy rooms, an indoor pool, hot tubs, and complimentary bikes for exploring the nearby Schweitzer slopes.

Nestled in a charming 1905 schoolhouse, this upscale B&B boasts polished rooms, lush gardens, and a delicious breakfast just steps from Lake Coeur d'Alene.

French pastries & desserts such as croissants, tarts & eclairs served in a contemporary, white cafe.

Casual hangout for pub fare & draft beers, plus video games, shuffleboard, TVs & an outdoor patio.

Upscale French fare & global wines served in a casual chalet space with ski-themed decor.

This vibrant spot blends a cozy dive bar vibe with unexpected culinary treasures and an impressive craft beer lineup, all amid lively live music.