Sun Valley is a sportsman’s paradise. Hiking, golf, fishing, rock-climbing, hunting, skiing, snowshoeing, ice-skating, and more are offered here. Sun Valley is also a full-service resort. No need to rough it here.
Sun Valley and the surrounding communities offer a wide array of hotel accommodations, from small, intimate bed and breakfasts and cozy inns to luxurious lodges and even working ranches. Many privately owned and managed bed and breakfast and small inns offer charming, personalized places to stay in Sun Valley. They can offer period furnishings, gracious rustic or Victorian buildings, and lots of character. Breakfast is usually included and often homemade. Some inns also have afternoon wine or hors d’oeuvres.
Hotels in the Sun Valley range from basic budget hotels to luxury accommodations. For those who want to spend all of their time outside, a budget hotel, such as the Clarion Inn in Ketchum, offers clean, efficient accommodations in a beautiful setting. The historic, elegant Sun Valley Lodge, built in 1936 reveals the moneyed non-chalance of another age. The lodge features French country furnishings, marble baths, flat-screen TVs, high-speed Internet access, and, of course, that wonderful view.
Outside of town, many guest ranches welcome visitors for horseback riding, fly-fishing trips, and backpacking. They offer Rustic, yet comfortable rooms, home cooking, and such amenities as hot tubs and swimming pools to complete the experience.
