Idaho, United States - Travel Guide

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Updated: 2026-10-18

Idaho is a diverse and beautiful state in the northwestern United States, famous for its dramatic mountainous landscapes, clear rivers, and serene lakes. Come experience outdoor adventures, from hiking and fishing to skiing and rafting, and discover its authentic Western culture.

Top things to do in Idaho

Things to do in Idaho include Sawtooth National Recreation Area, Boise, Coeur d'Alene. Here are 15 places worth knowing, with a short note on each.

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A sample 3-day itinerary for Idaho

Here is what 3 days in Idaho look like when the planner builds them - arriving at noon on the first day and flying home at noon on the last. Stops are grouped by proximity so no day doubles back, and the same route can be built for any length, from two days to a week.

Day 1Arrival at noon

Stops
3
  1. 1
    Lava Hot Springs
    97 km
  2. 2
    Idaho Falls
    79 km
  3. 3
    Teton Valley (Driggs)
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Day 2

Stops
4
  1. 1
    Bruneau Dunes State ParkSouthwestern Idaho
    86 km
  2. 2
    Silver City ghost town
    79 km
  3. 3
    Old Idaho Penitentiary State Historic SiteMuseum · Boise
    2.3 km
  4. 4
    Boise
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Day 3Return at noon

Stops
2
  1. 1
    Sandpoint and Lake Pend Oreille
    69 km
  2. 2
    Coeur d'Alene
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The route assumes the first day starts at noon, after you land, and the last ends at noon, before your flight. It also assumes a car: the places are spread across a wide area. It is an example: with your dates the planner builds a route around your landing and your flight home, real opening hours, how you get around and your own preferences.

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What are the top things to do in Idaho?

Sawtooth National Recreation Area, Boise, Coeur d'Alene, Craters of the Moon National Monument & Preserve, Shoshone Falls, Redfish Lake and 9 more. Sawtooth National Recreation Area lies in the United States, in central Idaho, and is run as part of Sawtooth National Forest. It was established in 1972, is overseen by the U.S. Forest Service, and takes in three wilderness areas, among them the Sawtooth and Hemingway-Boulders.

What can you do in 3 days in Idaho?

Day 1: Lava Hot Springs, Idaho Falls, Teton Valley (Driggs). Day 2: Bruneau Dunes State Park, Silver City ghost town, Old Idaho Penitentiary State Historic Site, Boise. Day 3: Sandpoint and Lake Pend Oreille, Coeur d'Alene.

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