Where to stay? What to do?Well, don’t worry. We’ve sent our travel experts into the depths of vacation land for you. They’ve traveled the roads, ate the food, played with the locals and found the little things that make a vacation unforgettable. It was a tough job, but someone had to do it so you could have the inside view to your next vacation.
Travel experts share their secrets to conquering Beaver Creek, Colorado:
Travel Expert Bridgette Souza on Sun Valley
What to know when booking your Sun Valley vacation rental in the summer:
- Sun Valley is becoming a more popular summer destination with tons of fabulous outdoor activities including world-class golf.
- Though the area is separated into multiple neighborhoods – Ketchum, River Run, Warm Springs, Elkhorn, and old Sun Valley – the area is still small enough to feel secluded.
- The old Sun Valley area is the place to be for open bike trails and hiking in the spring and summer when the hills are covered in daisies.
- Ketchum is the downtown area with lots of fun shops and down-home nightlife.
Sun ValleyLodging Highlight – The Snow Star:
- This property is right near the River Run area. The river, the mountains, and the bike paths that go throughout the area are at your doorstep.
- The units are all recently updated. There are studios and one and two bedroom units that are perfect for families that want separate sitting areas.
- Snow Star is near downtown, so it is easy to get to shopping, dining and nightlife, in addition to your daytime mountain activities.
“Local secrets” and activities you must experience when staying in Sun Valley in the summer:
- Warm Springs to River Run bike paths offer beautiful tree-line scenery and high rising mountains.
- Heading to Whiskey Jacques for a game of pool or air hockey while enjoying a great cocktail is always the end of a good day.
- When traveling with or without the children, it is so fun to stop at the Ore Wagon Museum and The Sawtooth Botanical Garden. More than 7,000 people have visited the garden this year for its fun sights and educational tidbits. The Ore Wagon Museum showcases the original 1880s ore wagons used to transport gold and silver.
When dining in Sun Valley, in downtown Ketchum, you must eat at:
- For breakfast: Stop off at the Kneadery for some down-home cooking.
- For lunch: Go to the Burger Grill and get the soup and half sandwich combo. Fresh-made soups do not come in small orders and are plenty good.
- For dinner: The Roosevelt offers an awesome chicken marsala with coconut rice, and the service can’t be beat.
Travel Expert Gena Bair on Sun Valley
What to know when booking your Sun Valley vacation rental in the summer:
- Staying in Elkhorn is a great area of Sun Valley that’s right on the golf course.
- There are great summer activities in Sun Valley like hiking, biking, and golfing.
- The Ice show and Buffet at the Sun Valley Lodge sells out quickly so reserve them early.
Sun Valley lodging highlight – The International Village:
- This property is located in Warm Springs and is a few steps away from Warm Springs Village.
- This complex ranges from studios to three bedrooms.
- International Village has great pricing for those families looking to get away and not spend an arm and a leg.
“Local secrets” and activities you must experience when staying in Sun Valley in the summer:
- Bike paths wind throughout the base of the mountain with breathtaking views of Sun Valley’s golden hills covered in daisies.
- Walking around in the Ketchum area is very interesting. Eclectic shops, dining establishments and bars are fun to visit, and locals are happy to give you great ideas of what to do.
- Sun Valley is in the process of building a state-of-the-art amphitheatre to host the many music summer festivals.
When dining in Sun Valley, in downtown Ketchum, you must eat at:
- For breakfast: Gretchen’s gourmet breakfasts are sure to please. My favorite is the Breakfast Burrito for only $9.95. Served with Fresh Fruit or Hash Browns.
- For lunch: Bald Mountain Pizza and Pasta. Get your carb fix at 9,000 feet. Great prices for amazing food.
- For dinner: The Ram Restaurant offers fine dining with a great menu for those who wish to experience the taste of Sun Valley.