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Old 12-30-2014, 04:56 PM
 
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I'm thinking of visiting Idaho next year during summer break, and I would like to know which place in the state is considered the best for tourists. I know there are plenty of tourist hotspots in Idaho, so please let me know which place do you think is most attractive.
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Old 12-30-2014, 05:15 PM
 
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If you have the time and money, I would recommend a split trip. Spend the first few days in Coeur D'Alene and make the scenic drive from there to Clark Fork, Montana (at least once). You can spend some time in Sandpoint (between CDA and Clark Fork). That will give you a wonderful taste of North Idaho's beautiful Alpine covered mountains, as well as its glistening lakes and streams.

Then, head down to Boise - one of the nicest, cleanest cities you're likely to ever see!

I usually fly up there and rent cars from one of the rental agencies in the Spokane Airport. In Boise, I take the bus to the Boise Towne Square Mall or hang-out downtown.


Have a wonderful time! I know I always have...
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Old 12-30-2014, 05:35 PM
 
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Thanks for the suggestion. Funny that most of the places you mentioned are located in the panhandle portion of the state!
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Old 12-30-2014, 05:46 PM
 
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Potato museum in Blackfoot is hard to beat.
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Old 12-30-2014, 07:14 PM
 
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Sun Valley/Ketchum, then head up to Stanley.
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Old 12-30-2014, 08:51 PM
 
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I agree with pnw. On your way to Boise from CDA check out McCall. It's a nice tourist town.
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Old 12-30-2014, 09:06 PM
 
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If you are looking to visit one area the must see would be Sun Valley and the Sawtooth Mountains, the heart of Idaho. You can fly into Boise and rent a car and drive the gorgeous Ponderosa Scenic Byway which connects to other official Scenic Byways at Stanley, and head south through the Sawtooth Valley over Galena Summit to fab Sun Valley. I dare say the Stanley/Sun Valley area will show you the best of what Idaho offers, especially during the summer.
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Old 12-31-2014, 07:03 AM
 
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My question is what do YOU like? General tourist viewing from a vehicle, hiking, camping, high or low populated areas? I know for a fact when I head out as a tourist the last place I want is to visit a large city but for some that is their desire.

So, I'm not an expert on ID (yet), but there are plenty here and they could probably direct you better if you state what you want.
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Old 12-31-2014, 07:13 AM
 
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Hiking, low-populated area
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Old 12-31-2014, 08:23 AM
 
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If you have the time and money, I would recommend a split trip. Spend the first few days in Coeur D'Alene and make the scenic drive from there to Clark Fork, Montana (at least once). You can spend some time in Sandpoint (between CDA and Clark Fork). That will give you a wonderful taste of North Idaho's beautiful Alpine covered mountains, as well as its glistening lakes and streams.

Then, head down to Boise - one of the nicest, cleanest cities you're likely to ever see!

I usually fly up there and rent cars from one of the rental agencies in the Spokane Airport. In Boise, I take the bus to the Boise Towne Square Mall or hang-out downtown.


Have a wonderful time! I know I always have...
I think the trip recommendation is a good one, but Clark Fork is in IDAHO. (Hoo Boy. Wait 'til CFF hears this...)
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