Playing in Sun Valley Idaho
Sun Valley, Idaho is well-known a resort town, and that means there’s plenty of fun to be had both indoors and out. From golfing to fly fishing, mountain biking to a relaxing day at the Sun Valley Spa, there is definitely something for everyone.
Regardless of what you choose to do in Sun Valley (and there are plenty of choices!) you’ll be constantly surrounded and uplifted by the simply gorgeous scenery in this area. From Bald Mountain to the rugged peaks of Sawtooth Mountains, known as “America’s Alps,” and the southern reaches of Sawtooth National Forest and Challis National Forest, there are stunning views in every direction.
Golf
Sun Valley is home to several nine and eighteen-hole courses, including Big Wood, Elkhorn, Warm Springs, and Sun Valley Resort’s course, also known as the Trail Creek Golf Course. Each features a challenging course set against fabulous scenery, as well as a club house and facilities for dining and relaxation. These are all excellent courses, but with the Sun Valley Resort course having been ranked number one in Idaho by Golf Digest, it’s definitely one to visit.
Sun Valley Resort Golf Course
Elkhorn Golf Club
Fishing
Sun Valley includes several excellent fishing spots, and it’s considered one of the best destinations in the country for fly-fishing. Trophy-quality trout and bass, wild salmon, and more, await you in the area’s sparkling streams and alpine lakes.
Sun Valley Fishing
Licensing Information
Fishing Equipment, Instruction, and Guides
Tennis
Sun Valley Resort includes several courts for individual, group, and tournament play, as well as more than a dozen professional instructors. However, with approximately eighty courts in the Sun Valley-Ketchum area, there are plenty of choices in terms of location.
Tennis at Sun Valley Resort
Bigwood Pool & Tennis Club – (208) 725-4666
Equestrian Sports
Sun Valley Resort includes a stable offering guided horse rides for adults and children over eight, as well as pony cart rides. For those who own their own mounts, there are miles of riding trails in the area to enjoy in every season.
Riding Tours at Sun Valley Resort
Ranches and Riding Outfitters
Kid’s Activities
Sun Valley Resort offers both summer and winter programs aimed at keeping children entertained, including swimming, picnics, and hayrides in the summer, to skiing, ice skating, and indoor arts & crafts in the winter. The resort offers all-day, half-day, and hourly rates, as well as a summer camp for children aged six to fourteen.
The Sun Valley area offers an enormous range of kid-oriented activities that adults will enjoy, too, including mountain biking and berry-picking. More relaxing activities such as theatre and movies are available, too.
Sun Valley Resort Kid’s Activities
Summer Activity Guide
Winter Activity Guide
Shopping, Dining & The Arts
Sun Valley shopping brings together an eclectic range of shops and boutiques, art galleries and museums, along with a selection of stores offering the necessities of life. Dining opportunities include an equally extensive range, from The Burger Grill to sushi bars, to Akasha Organics, a 100% organic juice bar and café.
Sun Valley Shopping Directory
Sun Valley Center for the Arts
Festivals and Events
People in Sun Valley love to celebrate life, and why not? Living in Sun Valley definitely makes you feel like celebrating! There are plenty of events and festivals throughout the year which will help you do exactly that, including a wellness festival in May, food and wine festival in June, and Shakespeare festival and Renaissance Faire in August.
Treat Yourself!
Sun Valley Resort includes a Salon and Day Spa that’s definitely worth a visit. The Spa offers massage therapy, acupuncture, herbal body wraps, sun stone therapy, hair and nail care, and a full complement of other personal grooming services. This is the place to go for almost any beauty treatment you can name. Nearby, the Zenergy Health Club and Day Spa offers a similarly extensive range of treatments for Thunder Spring residents.
Looking for something a bit more natural? Idaho is a great place to enjoy hot springs, and there are four excellent locations in Sawtooth National Recreational Area. With water ranging from 89 to 110 degrees, these are wonderful places to relax and enjoy soaking in natural spring water.
Sun Valley Resort Salon and Day Spa
Zenergy at Thunder Spring