{"id":11594,"date":"2022-07-06T02:05:25","date_gmt":"2022-07-06T02:05:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bestplacesto.travel\/?p=11594"},"modified":"2023-10-30T13:56:43","modified_gmt":"2023-10-30T13:56:43","slug":"15-reasons-to-travel-to-sun-valley-idaho-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bestplacesto.travel\/15-reasons-to-travel-to-sun-valley-idaho-2\/","title":{"rendered":"15 Reasons to Travel to Sun Valley Idaho"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" src=\"https:\/\/bestplacesto.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Sun-Valley-Idaho.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17734\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bestplacesto.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Sun-Valley-Idaho.jpg 500w, https:\/\/bestplacesto.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Sun-Valley-Idaho-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re planning a trip to Sun Valley Idaho, you might already have some ideas of places to eat. There are many excellent dining options in the Sun Valley area, including the renowned Cristina&#8217;s restaurant. This Italian-owned restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and even brunch on Sundays. The food here is fresh, flavorful, and made from scratch on the premises. There&#8217;s also an outdoor deck for dining outside in the summertime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Traveling by plane is easy. The Friedman Memorial Airport is located in Hailey and is served by many major airlines. You can fly to Sun Valley by air from most gateway cities. Horizon Air flies to the Sun Valley area twice daily. Most major airlines offer direct nonstop flights from these gateway cities. While you can travel to Sun Valley by car, the shuttle service is convenient and efficient. It also serves as a good transportation hub for the local area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re into vintage clothing, you&#8217;ll want to check out Sun Valley&#8217;s thrift shops. The Gold Mine Thrift Store is one of the best options, and you can purchase a Madonna-worthy one-piece for less than $10. Another excellent thrift store in Sun Valley is Deja Vu. Antique Alley features eclectic pieces. For the discerning art lover, there are many art galleries in the area. There are several galleries to explore in Sun Valley.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For cultural experiences, you&#8217;ll have plenty of options to entertain you. A festival held annually at the Argyros Performing Arts Center showcases international artists and performances. You can also catch big-draw local events, like the Sun Valley Film Festival. You can also enjoy the outdoor concerts held at the Sun Valley Writers&#8217; Conference. A literary festival held every year features readings, lectures, and outdoor performances. The Sun Valley area is a cultural hub for writers and musicians alike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ski racing in Sun Valley has produced many Olympic athletes, including Picabo Street, Christin Cooper, and Hilary Knight. In addition to skiing, Sun Valley has many other winter sports activities, including a hot tub and outdoor skating rink. The area is home to USOC athletes and other world-renowned sportspeople. Athletes from all over the world have made the Sun Valley area their home. There is a lot to explore in Sun Valley, including the world-famous Olympic ski resorts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the 1880s, Ketchum was a bustling mining town. It had saloons, hotels, hot springs, and restaurants. By 1936, Ketchum had a population of about 100 people. Count Felix Schaffgosch decided to build a ski resort in Ketchum and call it Sun Valley. It was named the first Destination Ski Resort in the United States and the famous people came to experience it. Some famous people visited the area, including Ernest Hemingway and Gary Cooper. Nowadays, the main streets of the area are still authentic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Located in the mountains, the climate in Sun Valley is very unpredictable. It may be warm in one part of the year but very cold in another. There is plenty to do in the region for the whole family, whether you&#8217;re looking for family fun or a romantic getaway. There&#8217;s a little something for everyone in Sun Valley Idaho. You can spend the entire day exploring the town and surrounding areas. Just be sure to bring a jacket and a sweater in case it gets cold.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you&#8217;re planning a trip to Sun Valley Idaho, you might already have some ideas of places to eat. There are many excellent dining options in the Sun Valley area, including the renowned Cristina&#8217;s restaurant. This Italian-owned restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and even brunch on Sundays. 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