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1. Visit Lava Hot Springs ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Visit Lava Hot Springs
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2. Have fun on Lake Coeur d'Alene ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Have fun on Lake Coeur d'Alene
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3. Stroll through lovely Idaho Botanical Garden

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Stroll through lovely Idaho Botanical Garden
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4. Take the kids to the Museum of Clean

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Take the kids to the Museum of Clean
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5. Have fun at Silverwood Theme Park

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Have fun at Silverwood Theme Park
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6. Discover the scenic Route of the Hiawatha

Discover the scenic Route of the Hiawatha
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7. Learn about history at the Warhawk Air Museum

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Learn about history at the Warhawk Air Museum
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8. Learn about the gray wolf at The Wolf Center

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Learn about the gray wolf at The Wolf Center
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9. Learn about mining at the Wallace District Mining Museum

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Learn about mining at the Wallace District Mining Museum
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10. Enjoy the rides at Roaring Springs Waterpark

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Enjoy the rides at Roaring Springs Waterpark
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11. Treat yourself to a spa day at The Springs

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Treat yourself to a spa day at The Springs
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12. Plan a family ski vacation at Silver Mountain Resort

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Plan a family ski vacation at Silver Mountain Resort
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13. Step back in time at Burgdorf Hot Springs

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Step back in time at Burgdorf Hot Springs
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14. Visit Sacajawea Historic Byway

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Visit Sacajawea Historic Byway
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15. Learn about Idaho history at the Museum of Idaho

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Learn about Idaho history at the Museum of Idaho
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16. Ski at Schweitzer Mountain Resort

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Ski at Schweitzer Mountain Resort
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17. Step back in time at the National Oregon-California Trail Center

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Step back in time at the National Oregon-California Trail Center
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18. See historic aircraft at Bird Aviation Museum & Invention Center

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See historic aircraft at Bird Aviation Museum & Invention Center
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19. Ski at Sun Valley Resort

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Ski at Sun Valley Resort
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20. Take the kids to The Art Museum of Eastern Idaho

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Take the kids to The Art Museum of Eastern Idaho
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

Part of the iconic Yellowstone National Park is in Idaho and it is just the beginning of many things to do in this beautiful state. For outdoor enthusiasts, there is fantastic skiing on Schweitzer Mountain, whitewater rafting, mountain biking, and fishing on the Big Wood River.

Best time to visit Idaho:

Each season has its charm: Fall (September-November) for fall foliage, winter months (December-February) for skiing, Spring (March-May) for wildflowers and summer for long lazy days outdoors. You can find great deals during the shoulder season.

Idaho Events:
- Sun Valley Film Festival
- Treefort Music Fest
- Sawtooth Valley Gathering
- Idaho Shakespeare Festival
- Shoshone-Bannock Festival
- National Oldtime Fiddlers' Contest
- McCall Winter Carnival
- Jaialdi

Getting to Idaho:
- Boise Airport (BOI)
- Idaho Falls Regional Airport (IDA)
- Friedman Memorial Airport (SUN)

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