Jennah & Andrew
Things To Do
Dining - Breakfast
BREAKFAST: * The Kneadery - A mountain breakfast classic. Head to downtown Ketchum for a hearty meal. * Konditorei - A German-Austrian inspired cafe with amazing baked goods, located right in the historic Sun Valley village. * Java on Fourth - This is a stop in, grab your coffee and bagel type of place. * Maude's Coffee & Clothes - cafe and clothing boutique, great coffee and baked goods. * Big wood Bread Bakery & Cafe - Great breakfast and lunch. * Stanley Baking Co (Stanley, ID - approx. 1 hr drive from Ketchum) - If you are driving through Sawtooth Valley, make sure to stop at this famous breakfast/brunch spot for some pancakes or pastries.
Dining - Lunch
LUNCH: * Grumpy's - A favorite among locals and tourists alike and known for their burgers and schooners! This is a must. * Lefty's Bar and Grill - This is a great place to catch a game. Offers great burgers and the Monkey Fries are to die for! * Rasberry's - Laid-back eatery for comfort food with Latin American touches, made from local ingredients. * Perry's - Go here for the massive deli-style sandwiches. Stay for the chocolate chip cookies. * Cristina's - For those looking to enjoy an upscale, gourmet luncheon with a glass of wine - this is your spot. Tucked away in downtown Ketchum with a beautiful patio. One of our favs! * Johnny G's Sub Shack - Great place to grab a sandwich!
Dining - Dinner
DINNER: * Michel's Christiania - A staple restaurant in Sun Valley, Ernest Hemingway came here so frequently, he had his own table. Classic French fare such as escargot & steak tartar served in a casual space. * Enoteca - Upscale Italian food with lots of alternative options located right on Main Street. * The Grill at Knob Hill - One of our favs, located in the charming Knob Hill Inn. * The Pioneer - A real Western steakhouse with potatoes as big as your head. *Vintage - Quaint cabin eatery serves local, seasonal American fare in a rustic atmosphere with outdoor dining.
Cocktails/Late Night
COCKTAIL HOUR: * Duchin Lounge - Get the full Sun Valley experience with drinks before dinner at the famous Sun Valley Lodge. * Warfield Distillery - Great central location in town and rooftop bar with firepits. LATE NIGHT: * Whiskey Jacques' - The best bar for dancing and games. This is also where our welcome party is Thursday night. * The Cellar - Another local favorite for the late night scene.
Golfing
* Sun Valley Golf Club - The 18-hole Trail Creek championship course spans a sweeping 6,968 yards. The alpine links–style nine-hole White Clouds course offers 3,600 yards of play, with 360-degree views of the Wood River Valley. The Sun Valley Club is open to the public and includes a restaurant, bar, wraparound terraces, a pro shop, locker rooms, club storage and club rental, and overlooks a 25-acre practice facility and the 18-hole Sawtooth Putting Course. https://www.sunvalley.com/things-to-do/golf * Bigwood Golf Course - Not far from downtown Ketchum, this beautiful nine-hole course offers terrific views and challenging play for golfers at every skill level. http://www.bigwoodsportspark.com/ * Elkhorn Golf Course - One of the top 100 longest courses in the country, this mountain desert course offers a memorable round. Elkhorn also offers guests a large clubhouse that includes a restaurant and bar. https://www.sunvalley.com/things-to-do/golf/
Hiking
Sun Valley is filled with amazing hiking opportunities. Here are a few of our favorite hikes nearby: * Baker Lake (5 miles round trip) - Close to town and with less than 900 feet of elevation gain, Baker Lake is the perfect hike for the whole family. * White Clouds (2.7 miles round trip) - Right in town, this is a short hike with beautiful vistas of the town of Ketchum, the mountains and the wedding venue. * Proctor Ridge (5.5 miles round trip) - A local favorite, you’ll pass remnants of the original 1936 Proctor Mountain chairlift, as well as views of iconic Bald Mountain. First-timers should bring a map or guidebook—several of Proctor Mountain’s trail junctions are unsigned. * Bald Mountain (10 miles round trip) - If you're up for a challenge, try hiking up Baldy! It's about 5 miles to the top, but with lots of elevation gain. * Link for Bald Mountain hiking and biking trails: https://d26zlhfpekbdmm.cloudfront.net/files/pdf/SV_Summer_TrailMap_2018_WEB.pdf
Fishing
The fly fishing opportunities of the Sun Valley area are numerous and diverse, which includes world famous Silver Creek, Wood River and the Big Lost River just to name a few. We recommend using either Silver Creek Outfitters and Lost River Outfitters to book your fly fishing trip. They both offer a wide variety of water types for all skill levels of fly-fishers. Everything from the simplicity of large dry flies on small mountain streams to the tiny mayfly hatches of Silver Creek, to high mountain lake fishing and even the wilderness of the Yellowstone Park waters. Lost River Outfitters link: http://www.lost-river-outfitters.com/ Silver Creek Outfitters link: https://silver-creek.com
Biking
Pedaling in Sun Valley means easy access to more than 30 miles of paved, car-free bike paths, plus hundreds of miles of single track mountain bike trails. If you need gear to rent, the following stores are ready to help, offering equipment, guided tours, rentals or just some local savvy. Sturtevants of Sun Valley: 208-726-4501 http://sturtevants-sv.com/sturtevants-sun-valley/ Pete Lane's Bike Shop: 208-622-2279 https://www.sunvalley.com/shopping/pete-lanes-bike... Backwoods Mountain Sports: 208-726-8818 http://www.backwoodsmountainsports.com/
Other
* Sun Valley Gun Club- A premier target shooting facility in the Rocky Mountain West. https://www.sunvalley.com/things-to-do/sport-shooting/ * Sun Valley Lodge Spa- The Sun Valley Lodge has a full-service spa- including an outdoor pool and spa. * The Local “Holes”- There are natural hot springs and the river for the more adventurous. We recommend a cold plunge in the river's swimming hole behind the Presbyterian Church (Address: 100 Saddle Rd, Ketchum, ID 83340) or the Frenchman Hot Springs. * White Water Rafting- Book white water rafting trips through Far and Away River Adventures. https://far-away.com