Statewide - Idaho

Experience Payette River online
at visitidaho.org/virtualtours
Within a few hours’ drive, you can roam
through a variety of diverse climates and
dramatically different landscapes in southwestern
Idaho, from rural farmland to a
bustling city, from vast expanses of forestlands
to big-sky vistas of high-country
desert. In a single day, you can hike to an
alpine lake and observe incredible wildlife,
dine at a local downtown hot spot, then
head to a sporting or cultural event; you
can hit the slopes at one of the surrounding
ski areas, ending the day at a local theater
or eatery. You can watch eagles take
flight, and then listen to smooth jazz, or
local rock ‘n’ roll talent. You can be in the
middle of it all one minute and get away
from it the next. You’ll be impressed with
the lush, green mountain valley rimmed by
snow-capped peaks, and the region’s lively
towns and urban centers. Make sure your
itinerary includes some extra time for tasting
Idaho’s bounty. Local foods and Idaho
wines are quickly gaining the acclaim that
southwest Idaho’s mountains, rivers, and
outdoor recreation opportunities have long
enjoyed. Pick up fresh produce at one of
the many farmers’ markets in towns large
and small. The designation of the Snake
River Valley American Viticulture Area
is bringing more attention to the wines
produced in the region, and restaurants
continue to create delectable menus using
Idaho-grown and locally sourced products.
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