Nature’s Playground

Considering all your options—from Yellowstone National Park and Idaho Falls, to the rugged Snake River and up to the resort town of Coeur d’Alene—you’ll certainly want to get as close as possible to the many attractions influenced by nature throughout Idaho. If outdoor endeavors mean golf to you, you’ll love the Golf Trail, featuring four scenic loops across the state. Stops include Circling Raven, the Coeur d’Alene Resort golf course(with its “famous floating 14th green”), Sun Valley and Teton Springs.

Step back in Time

Twenty-first-century man, however, was not the first who wanted to see Idaho up-close and personal. It’s also where numerous historic trails have crisscrossed the state. It was part of the Nez Perce Trail, Lewis and Clark Trail, Oregon Trail and Silver Valley Mining Trail. Visit sections of each trail to learn more about the migration of hearty, curious Americans who explored the wilderness of the Northwest.

Capital Connection

Book your hotel in Boise, the state capital, where history, art and commerce connect. It’s in western Idaho, where small businesses and cultural venues draw locals and visitors to areas like the Basque Block—a nod to the area’s heritage. Other attractions in Idaho’s capital include the classic Egyptian Theatre, the Boise Art Museum and Zoo Boise. Nearby, the bright blue football field at Boise State University beckons fans from far and wide.

Idaho Hotels

Whether you’re planning a ski weekend in Sun Valley or a weeklong river trip down the Snake, you’ll never tire of the hundreds of options for fun at Idaho attractions. Check out Choice Hotels in Idaho when you’re ready for a real taste of nature.