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HikesAlice LakeID · Harda postcard alpine basin in the SawtoothsView guide →Hot springsBoat Box Hot SpringID · Primitivea one-person iron cauldron on the Salmon River under the SawtoothsView guide →Mountain bikingBoise Ridge to RiversID · Trail systemfoothills singletrack straight from the capitalView guide →CyclingCoeur d’Alene TrailID · Rail-trailthe "Trail of the Coeur d’Alenes," 73 paved lakeside-and-river milesView guide →Hot springsBurgdorf Hot SpringsID · Resorta historic sand-bottom pool at a remote ghost-town resortView guide →Ski & snowboardBrundage MountainID · Family"the best snow in Idaho," mellow and friendlyView guide →Dining315 CuisineID · New AmericanCasual fine-dining spot pairing a full seasonal dinner menu with an inventive tapas list built from fresh local ingredients. Order: Seasonal tapas.View guide →Wild landsCraters of the Moon National MonumentID · National MonumentA black sea of lava that looks like the moonView guide →Hot springsFrenchman’s BendID · Primitiveriverside pools a short drive from Sun ValleyView guide →Hot springsGold Fork Hot SpringsID · Developedtiered natural-rock pools in the central Idaho mountainsView guide →Wild landsFrank Church–River of No Return WildernessID · WildernessThe largest wilderness in the Lower 48View guide →Breweries & distilleriesBoise BrewingID · Brewerya community-owned downtown Boise brewery with live musicView guide →Hot springsGoldbug Hot SpringsID · Primitivea 2-mile climb to a string of cascading creekside poolsView guide →Hot springsJerry Johnson Hot SpringsID · Primitiveforest pools off the Lochsa River on the Lewis and Clark routeView guide →Hot springsKirkham Hot SpringsID · Primitiveroadside pools and hot waterfalls on the South Fork PayetteView guide →Hot springsLava Hot SpringsID · Developedodorless mineral pools in a classic small soaking townView guide →CampingRedfish Lake CampgroundsID · LakesideThe Sawtooth peaks mirrored in alpine waterView guide →Ski & snowboardSchweitzerID · All-mountainbig terrain and views over Lake Pend OreilleView guide →Mountain bikingSun ValleyID · Trail systeman IMBA Gold network of high-mountain flowView guide →Hot springsPine Flats Hot SpringsID · Primitivea hot waterfall and pools below a forest-service campgroundView guide →Wild landsSawtooth National ForestID · National ForestJagged peaks and alpine lakes above StanleyView guide →HikesBroken Top LoopID · ModerateA compact loop samples Craters of the Moon at its strangest: lava tubes, pressure ridges, cinder, and a crater fragment split open by volcanic force.View guide →DiningAguililla RestaurantID · MexicanFamily taqueria established in 2002, widely called the Treasure Valley's most authentic Mexican, rooted in deep regional traditions. Order: Tacos al pastor.View guide →Ski & snowboardSun ValleyID · All-mountainAmerica’s first destination resort, with flawless groomersView guide →GolfBryden CanyonID · publicA canyon-rim municipal course.View guide →Hot springsThe SpringsID · Resorta modern day-spa of stylish pools near BoiseView guide →DiningALAVITAID · ItalianCozy brick-walled trattoria making fresh pasta daily with Northwest flour and local farm eggs, a downtown favorite for rustic Italian. Order: House-made pasta.View guide →WaterfallsElk Creek FallsID · Moderate hikea chain of falls in the forests of north-central IdahoView guide →WaterfallsFall Creek Falls (ID)ID · Roadsidea wide fall pouring into the Snake River below Palisades ReservoirView guide →Breweries & distilleriesGrand Teton BrewingID · Brewerya Teton Valley brewery on the quiet side of the rangeView guide →GolfCircling RavenID · resortA sprawling Gene Bates course on the Coeur d'Alene reservation.View guide →GolfCoeur d'Alene ResortID · resortHome of the world's only floating, movable island green.View guide →DiningAngelo's RistoranteID · ItalianAuthentic Italian kitchen where every dish is made from scratch using traditional family recipes and the freshest ingredients. Order: Osso buco.View guide →DiningAnsots Basque ChorizosID · SpanishDan Ansotegui's family spot in the historic Pioneer Building, built around house-made Basque chorizos and small plates like marinated solomo. Order: Basque chorView guide →WaterfallsJump Creek FallsID · Short walka desert-canyon fall in the Owyhees near the Oregon lineView guide →HikesFishhook CreekID · Easyan easy meadow walk with Sawtooth viewsView guide →WaterfallsLower Mesa FallsID · Roadsidea Henrys Fork fall seen from a scenic overlookView guide →GolfFalcon CrestID · publicA popular public course south of Boise.View guide →Breweries & distilleriesPayette BrewingID · Brewerya Boise River-side brewery with a big outdoor-minded taproomView guide →HikesGeological Interpretive TrailID · EasyTwelve interpretive stops thread between City of Rocks' granite forms, unpacking how two ancient rock bodies weathered into this improbable skyline.View guide →HikesGoldbug Hot SpringsID · Moderatea canyon hike to riverside soaking poolsView guide →GolfGozzer Ranch Golf and Lake ClubID · privateShaggy bunkers and black-rock outcrops crown the bluffs above Lake Coeur d'Alene. A Discovery Land club that is pure Idaho luxury.View guide →Breweries & distilleriesSockeye BrewingID · Brewerya Boise staple known for Dagger Falls IPAView guide →DiningBar GernikaID · SpanishLongtime Basque Block pub serving hearty Basque comfort food and croquetas, a Boise institution anchoring the city's Basque heritage. Order: Lamb grinder.View guide →DiningBarbacoa GrillID · SteakhouseUpscale steakhouse known for bold Latin-inspired flavors and tableside theater, including a signature hot rock steak cooked at your table. Order: Hot rock steakView guide →WaterfallsShoshone FallsID · Roadsidethe "Niagara of the West," taller than Niagara on the Snake RiverView guide →WaterfallsUpper Mesa FallsID · Short walka thundering Henrys Fork fall with a boardwalk right at the brinkView guide →HikesMineral RidgeID · Easya lake-overlook nature loop near Coeur dAleneView guide →DiningBeverly'sID · Fine DiningPerched atop the Coeur d'Alene Resort with panoramic lake views, this award-winning room showcases refined Northwest-inspired cuisine and a deep wine cellar. OrView guide →GolfOsprey Meadows (Tamarack)ID · resortA mountain resort course near Cascade Lake.View guide →GolfQuail HollowID · publicA foothills public course above the city.View guide →HikesSawtooth LakeID · Hardthe iconic alpine lake under Mt ReganView guide →HikesStack RockID · Moderategranite outcrops in the Boise foothillsView guide →HikesStud Creek (Hells Canyon)ID · Easya riverside walk in the deepest river gorge on the continentView guide →HikesTable Rock (Boise)ID · Moderatea foothills climb to the city overlookView guide →GolfShadow ValleyID · publicA scenic public track in the Boise foothills.View guide →HikesTubbs HillID · Easya lakeshore loop in downtown Coeur d’AleneView guide →GolfSun Valley (Trail Creek)ID · resortA historic RTJ Jr. course at the famous ski resort.View guide →HikesBruneau Dunes SummitID · Moderatethe tallest single-structure sand dune in North AmericaView guide →DiningCedars Floating RestaurantID · SeafoodIdaho's only floating restaurant serves fresh seafood and premium steaks over the water with breathtaking views of Lake Coeur d'Alene. Order: Fresh seafood.View guide →
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94 stops across 19 state-by-state guide collections.
Hikes500+ trails in every state, easy to epic545 stops →Waterfalls300+ falls, roadside to bucket-list303 stops →BeachesFamily sand, surf breaks, and wild shores299 stops →Hot springsLuxe resorts to wild backcountry soaks90 stops →Mountain bikingTrail systems, bike parks, and gravel76 stops →CyclingScenic rides, climbs, and rail-trails50 stops →Ski & snowboardBig-mountain steeps to family hills86 stops →DiningGreat meals near routes and gateway towns3,924 stops →Breweries & distilleriesTrip-worthy taprooms and still houses267 stops →GolfPublic courses you can actually book753 stops →National parksAll 63, guided by season and top sights63 stops →Hidden gemsVote favorites into the Roamward map19 stops →MLB ballparksAll 30 MLB parks as a road-trip quest30 stops →LighthousesCoast-to-coast beacons worth the drive60 stops →EventsPlan the trip around the moment31 stops →Wild landsForests, wilderness, and monuments beyond the parks74 stops →CampingEpic campgrounds by where you want to wake up63 stops →Scenic landmarksIconic overlooks, canyons, dunes, and formations57 stops →Roadside AmericanaGiant statues, folk art, oddities, and vintage neon23 stops →
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