Sun Valley has been heralded as the resort that offers more recreational opportunities than any other destination resort in the country. Among Skiers, ""Sun Valley"" refers to the alpine Ski area, which comprises of Bald Mountain, the main ski mountain, and Dollar Mountain area, which are perfect for novice and intermediate skiers. There are over 100 miles of groomed ski trails and skating lanes in and around the village. No vacation to Sun Valley is complete without a visit to Bald Mountains. Enjoy a relaxing day amid lush greenery or gear up for challenging hiking and biking trails that give you plenty of room to explore beautiful Bald Mountain. For adventure enthusiasts, the mountains offer everything from uphill climbs to extreme downhill switchbacks covering over 3,000 vertical feet. Besides these activities, you can also enjoy fishing, golfing, tennis and other games in Sun Valley. The town has more than 80 tennis courts and four 18-hole golf courses, including two designed by Robert Trent Jones. With in short distance from Sun Valley is the town of Hailey which houses many golf courses that offer great challenges to golf aficionados.

Sun Valley has many tourist attractions including national monuments, natural reserves, art galleries, opera houses and pavilions. The Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve is a volcanic wonderland that is fun to explore. It is a vast ocean of lava flowing with scattered islands of cinder cones and sagebrush. Explore the lava tube caves or take a hike or simply camp in the rich wilderness of the park. Nature lovers can visit the Salmon-Challis National Forest which covers over 4.3 million acres in east-central Idaho. Home to Idaho's tallest peak, Borah Peak, it is highly desired destination for hunting, fishing, white-water rafting and many other popular recreational pursuits. Another major attraction of the resort is Sun Valley Art Center, which is a non-profit educational arts organization founded in 1971 by Glenn and Bill Janss. Located in close vicinity to Sun Valley house rentals, this organization conducts art and educational exhibitions, and presents an array of the nation’s finest performing art including programs featuring chamber music, blues, jazz, folk, rock, contemporary theater, film, and dance. Some of the other worth visiting attractions in Sun Valley includes Sawtooth National Forest, Sun Valley Summer symphony, and the plush galleries of Christina Hailey, and Francette Labatut.

Sun Valley is great place for shopping lovers. The town offers a huge variety of shops, boutiques, malls and stores. Whether you are looking for designer wears, lovely artworks or skiing equipments, Sun Valley has countless outlets for any item on your wish list. If you get tired of browsing through chic shops, dine at any of the elegant restaurants of Sun Valley. The resort has a myriad of restaurants ranging from robust Idaho fare to the taste of Italy. From casual to lavish one, you will find a perfect dining experience in Sun Valley. For the entertainment of its visitors, Sun Valley hosts many exciting events including famous ice shows, outdoor concerts at the Pavilion nearSun Valley Idaho vacation rentals and live Jazz late in the night at the Duchin Lounge.

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