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  • Stand Up Paddleboarding

    Stand Up Paddleboarding

    There’s no other way to say it: stand up paddle boarding, also known as SUP, is hot.

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  • How to do Jaialdi

    How to do Jaialdi

    Jaialdi — a huge neighborhood block party where tens of thousands of people from around the world gather together for Basque food, sports, dancing and nonstop fun.

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  • Fly Fishing – Hooked on Southwest Idaho

    Fly Fishing - Hooked on Southwest Idaho

    You stand knee-deep in the river, your 6-weight rod an extension of your arm, eyes locked on a pocket of current behind a mid-stream boulder.

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SW Idaho's Top Picks

When planning your trip, start with our Top Picks of things to do and places to stay in SW Idaho.

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Take a Road Trip

Travel along our scenic byways

EXPLORE SW IDAHO

A visit to Southwest Idaho means experiencing everything from untamed mountains and rivers to unforgettable restaurants and wineries.

Click the map to explore our region through the cities and towns that serve as gateways to Southwest Idaho adventures.

Or click here to jump straight to the urban, mountain, and desert region pages.

Desert Region

Idaho Tourist Attractions

Idaho Tourist Attractions

There are very few places where you can start your day cross-country skiing in the mountains and end it stargazing in the desert.

FISHING FOR ALL

Hook, Line, and Sinker

THE NATION'S WHITEWATER CAPITAL

Rapids for all ages and skill levels with the most seasoned pros in the nation. Raft on!

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IDAHO WINE EXPERIENCES

Wine not spend a day in our vineyards or hop from one tasting room to another?

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GO OFF-ROAD

Ride through over 500 miles of deserts, forests, and total wilderness.

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