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Sun Valley
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Sun Valley

America's original ski resort

🗓️ Best time: December–March (ski), June–September💰 Luxury · ~$220/day📍 United States
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About Sun Valley

The USA's first destination ski resort in Idaho's Wood River Valley — celebrity-favourite Bald Mountain slopes, a charming Ketchum town, wildflower summers, and endless mountain trails.

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⭐ Things to do in Sun Valley

Ski Bald MountainKetchum galleries & diningSun Valley Lodge historyTrail Creek hikesSawtooth scenic bywayRedfish Lake (Sawtooths)Hemingway MemorialGalena Summit view

🍽️ Where to eat in Sun Valley

Real, top-rated restaurants — tap to see hours, reviews and menus.

Pioneer Saloon
$$$
Pioneer Saloon
★ 4.1 (522) · Steakhouses · Bars
 The Kneadery
$$
The Kneadery
★ 4.2 (359) · Breakfast & Brunch · American
 Warfield Distillery & Brewery
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Warfield Distillery & Brewery
★ 3.7 (351) · New American · Pubs
 Rickshaw
$$
Rickshaw
★ 4.5 (328) · Asian Fusion
 The Sawtooth Club
$$$
The Sawtooth Club
★ 4.3 (293) · American · Desserts
 Enoteca
$$
Enoteca
★ 4.1 (272) · Italian · Wine Bars
 Grumpy's
$
Grumpy's
★ 4.1 (223) · Burgers · Beer Bar
 Konditorei Bakery and Cafe
$$
Konditorei Bakery and Cafe
★ 4 (197) · Cafes · Breakfast & Brunch
 Despo's Mexican Restaurant
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Despo's Mexican Restaurant
★ 4.2 (168) · Mexican
 Ketchum Grill
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Ketchum Grill
★ 3.5 (150) · New American · Desserts
 The Cellar Pub
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The Cellar Pub
★ 4.2 (146) · Pubs · American
 The Covey
The Covey
★ 3.5 (143) · New American · Cocktail Bars

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✈️ Know before you go

🚕 Getting around

A car; local buses link Ketchum and the mountain.

💡 Local tip

Drive the Sawtooth Scenic Byway to Redfish Lake for jagged-peak reflections.

🛡️ Safety

Generally safe — exercise normal travel awareness.

🌙 Nightlife

Ketchum's après-ski bars.

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