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14 Best and Fun Things To Do In Ketchum, Idaho


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Are you in search of a charming small town? Ketchum, Idaho is the answer! This picturesque mountain town boasts a vibrant arts community and welcoming locals. Enjoy a variety of activities such as skiing, hiking, shopping, and dining. Moreover, Ketchum is conveniently located near popular vacation spots like Big Sky, Bozeman, and Yellowstone National Park.

If you’re planning a visit to this mountain paradise, there are plenty of activities that you won’t want to miss! Here are our top suggestions for things to do when you visit Ketchum

The 14 Most Popular Things To Do In Ketchum, Idaho

14. Sun Valley Lake

3.0 ★★★☆☆ (2 reviews)

13. Gimlet Pegram Truss Railroad Bridge

5.0 ★★★★★ (2 reviews)

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Location: Triumph ID

12. White Clouds

4.5 ★★★★★ (52 reviews)

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Location: Sun Valley Trail Sun Valley ID

Tel:  208 622 2251

Web Address:   https://sunvalley.com/things-to-do/golf/

11. Rotary Park

4.7 ★★★★★ (74 reviews)

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Location: 1177 Warm Springs Road Ketchum ID

Tel:  208 726 7831

Web Address:   http://ketchumidaho.org/Facilities/Facility/Details/Rotary-Park-33

10. Adam’s Gulch trailhead

4.6 ★★★★★ (74 reviews)

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Location: NF 141 Ketchum ID

9. Sawtooth Botanical Garden

4.6 ★★★★★ (200 reviews)

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Location: 11 Gimlet Road Ketchum ID

Tel:  208 726 9358

Web Address:   https://sbgarden.org/about/

8. Regional History Museum

4.8 ★★★★★ (5 reviews)

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Location: 180 1st Street E Ketchum ID

Tel:  208 726 8118

Web Address:   https://comlib.org/programs-and-exhibits/exhibits/

7. Gilman Contemporary

5.0 ★★★★★ (7 reviews)

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Location: 661 Sun Valley Road Ketchum ID

Tel:  208 726 7585

Web Address:   http://gilmancontemporary.com/

6. Gail Severn Gallery

4.8 ★★★★★ (9 reviews)

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Credit: Gail Severn Gallery, Google Maps

Location: 400 1st Ave N Ketchum ID

Tel:  208 726 5079

Web Address:   http://gailseverngallery.com/

5. Ore Wagon Museum

4.1 ★★★★☆ (13 reviews)

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Location: 500 East Ave Ketchum ID

Tel:  208 726 7820

Web Address:   http://ketchumidaho.org/Facilities/Facility/Details/Ore-Wagon-Museum-and-Bonning-Cabin-43

4. Dollar Mountain

4.4 ★★★★☆ (15 reviews)

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3. Sun Valley Museum of Art

4.6 ★★★★★ (19 reviews)

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Location: 191 5th Street E Ketchum ID

Tel:  208 726 9491

Web Address:   http://svmoa.org/

2. Bald Mountain

4.8 ★★★★★ (29 reviews)

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1. Atkinson Park

4.7 ★★★★★ (83 reviews)

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Location: 900 3rd Ave Ketchum ID

Tel:  208 726 7820

Web Address:   http://ketchumidaho.org/Facilities/Facility/Details/Atkinson-Park-1

Final Words:

Thank you for reading our list of the best things to do in Ketchum, Idaho! We hope it helped you plan the perfect itinerary for your next trip to this fantastic destination. Happy travels!

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