Alex & Casey
Activities & Dining
Visit Sun Valley
"Visit Sun Valley" is the best overall trip planning guide to the Sun Valley/Ketchum area. Stop by the "Visit Sun Valley" Visitor Center when you are in town. It is located at 491 Sun Valley Road at Starbucks.
Sun Valley Webcam
Live Sun Valley webcam from various spots around town!
Breweries & Bars
Grumpy's: a Ketchum staple. Get a fowl burger and a schooner of beer. You won't regret it The Warfield Brewery: Awesome roof deck with a view of Baldy. Good vibes and brews, deep fried pub grub food Sawtooth Brewery: Craft beer and better-than-bar food. Located across from Hotel Ketchum Whiskey Jaques: Classic SV bar. Lively music and dancing Duchin Room at the Sun Valley Lodge: Beautiful room, nice patio, fancy cocktails
Coffee & Breakfast
Java: The best coffee shop in town. Coffee, breakfast and lunch. Starbucks: The nicest Starbucks in North America 5B Fruit: Oorganic smoothies, fruit bowls, and toast. Ginger Sweet Juice Bar: Organic cold pressed juice bar. The Kneadery: Big, traditional, diner-style breakfasts. Bigwood Bread: Freshly baked bread, sandwiches, salads. Simple and fresh. Get the sourdough
Dinner & Drinks
Pioneer Saloon ("Pi-O"): Cozy, western vibe. Known for prime rib. Get there early because they don't take reservations. Despo's: Cheap but good Mexican food. Super casual, sit-down style dining The Covey: Awesome back patio. Hearth style cooking. Reservation suggested. The Grill at Knob Hill: Rocky Mountain Influenced menu. Killer patio for dining. Reservations suggested. Enoteca: Rustic, modern feel and Italian tapas fare. Reservation suggested. Sushi On Second: Surprisingly good sushi for a landlocked state. Rickshaw: Southeast Asian street food. Cookbook: Popular new Italian spot. Reservation suggested. Sun Valley Wine Company: Wine and apps only. Huge wine selection. Upstairs patio.
Hiking
We've listed some favorite trails below, but the options are endless. Reminder: bring a bottle of water *In town*: White Cloud Nine: Moderate. 4 mi / 500 ft. Proctor Mountain: Moderate. 3.5 mi / 1000 ft. Bald Mountain: Hard. 8 mi / 2000 ft. *Accessible by car*: Titus Lake: Easy. 3 mi / 650 ft. Chocolate Gulch: Moderate. 5 mi / 900 ft. Adams Gulch Trails: Moderate. 6 mi / 800 ft. Norton Lakes to Miner and Prairie Lakes : Medium to Hard. 10 mi / 2500 ft. Unbelievable views, about 4 hours
BALD MOUNTAIN (AKA BALDY)
Home to some great skiing in the winter. Either take the Gondola and chair up or prepare yourself for one steep hike to the top! 8 miles/3000 ft.
Galena Lodge
Located about 25 minutes up Route 75, Galena Lodge is a cool spot to take in the views of the Sawtooth Mountains and grab lunch and a beer. The drive itself (or bike ride) is worth the trip. There's no cell service too, which is a perfect place to avoid those "Pls Fix" emails
Golfing
Book a tee time at Trail Creek (18 holes), White Cloud (9 holes), or Elkhorn (18 holes) golf courses.
Biking
Rent bikes from Sturtevants in downtown Ketchum and follow the Sun Valley Bike Trail loop around town, through Elkhorn, Sun Valley and back to Ketchum. Adrenaline junkies can take their bikes up the gondola and mountain bike down Baldy. See link for rental info.
Sun Valley Lodge
The country's first ski lodge that is now a beautiful hotel. Built in the 1940s, the lodge is part old Hollywood glam and part rustic ski chalet. Grab a drink, hit the spa, or take a yoga class at this beautiful resort.
Redfish Lake
Take a day trip to Redfish Lake! Located an hour from Sun Valley, you'll climb a steep mountain road that leads to one of the most beautiful lakes with crystal blue water, surrounded by snowcapped mountains. From there you can sit on the beach, eat lunch at the beachside cafe, or rent paddle boards, canoes and pontoons out on the lake. No cell service either.