Atlas Obscura
From top to bottom, Sun Valley is full of surprises. Only in this fascinating pocket of central Idaho can you experience an annual heritage festival that parades thousands of sheep from the mountains to Main Street by day, then discover some of the darkest night skies in the world for mind-blowing star gazing. In between, you’ll relax in a botanical garden’s meditative nook, and visit the grave…
Atlas Obscura
In the heart of Idaho, about 150 miles east of Boise, the steep slopes of Bald Mountain tower over a sun-kissed valley. For roughly a century, visitors have flocked to Sun Valley from all over the country for its premiere skiing and snowboarding. But behind these sought-after slopes, there’s an impressive history and one-of-a-kind cultural experiences that make it a unique destination. Hollywoo…
Steep slopes tower over a sun-kissed valley
Atlas Obscura
Fancy a meal with a heaping side of scenery? Head to The Roundhouse, a Sun Valley eatery perched 7,700 feet high atop Bald Mountain, with panoramic views of the surrounding peaks and valleys. Since 1939, the restaurant has served up New American cuisine in its unique, octagonal building, complete with an expansive outdoor deck and four-way stone fireplace. Envisioned almost 90 years ago as the…
Condé Nast Traveler
This central Idaho destination has been charming Hollywood stars and adventurous skiers for nearly a century—here's where to eat, stay, and play on your next visit.
9,150-foot peak with beginner to advanced terrain
Condé Nast Traveler
From the Canadian Rockies to Japan, here’s where to go for new on-site mountain lodges, swanky après wellness, and smooth slope-side experiences.
Delivers 3,400 vertical feet of uninterrupted skiing.