Hit the slopes in Sun Valley! Though this Idaho resort town is known for its skiing, it also offers galleries, live theater and a plethora of five-star restaurants.
Begin your trip getting to know the local community at the Sun Valley Museum of Art. Admire one of the museum’s contemporary exhibitions, catch an artist talk or participate in an art class.
For lunch, enjoy a meal with a view at the Sun Valley Club. As you gaze at the scenery, try options like their Tomato Basil Grilled Cheese, Beer Battered Fish & Chips and Wagyu Corned Beef Reuben.
As dusk approaches, spend the evening at the Sun Valley Ice Rink. Glide under the open sky as you admire the beauty of the mountain landscape around you.
Savor Italian-inspired fare at the Village Station Restaurant

Credit: Sun Valley Resort
This cozy establishment features a train-station theme for a unique twist on a traditional Italian restaurant.
Take a sleigh ride through the town
These 30-minute experiences give you the chance to relax and admire breathtaking views of the landscape.
Pay your respects at the Hemingway Memorial on Trail Creek Road
It honors author Ernest Hemingway, who fell in love with the area in 1939 and later established a residence.
Take a mini vacation—at home!
A cocktail inspired by The Roundhouse and a cozy novel set in town will transport you to Sun Valley!
Minty Mule
Ingredients
- 4 oz. ginger beer
- 1 oz. vodka
- 1 Tbs. lime juice
- Lime wedges and mint
Fill a copper mule mug with ice, then pour in ginger beer, vodka and lime juice. Stir together. Garnish with lime wedges and a sprig of mint.
A Sun Valley book recommendation
Love Finds You in Sun Valley Idaho by Angela Ruth
In this Christian love story, actress Emily Van Arsdale returns to her hometown in Sun Valley to film a romantic comedy. Before long, she starts to fall for stunt consultant Tracen Lake.