Sun Valley, Idaho (Corre Larkin)
Sun Valley is where the whole world comes together....No one cares who you are in the real world, in Sun Valley everyone is treated the same.
- More about your Oliver Guide: Corre Larkin
- Trip type: Adult, Family, Group getaway, Mountains
- Activity level: moderate
- Ideal length of trip: 7-10 DAYS IN WINTER, 2 WEEKS PLUS IN SUMMER --IN THE SUMMER THERE ARE SO MANY
to & from
Sun Valley is notoriously hard to get to. (I think on purpose.)
- The private airport in SV is huge but if you aren't flying direct on Wheels Up/private plane, be prepared for a few flights, delays, possibly a bus and who knows what else. This is true especially in the winter when your chances of getting bused in on a Sun Valley Coach from Boise or Twin Falls is over 50%.
- Alternatively, you can pack up the car and drive... but it will likely be a long one depending on where you are coming from.
Where to Stay
- While the Sun Valley Lodge has just been renovated and there is a new Limelight Hotel, most people who frequent SV own a home, stay with friends or rent a house. High season is Christmas, ski week, the Allen conference and a few weeks in the summer. Aside from these times, you should be able to find a decent deal on a rental. The Elkhorn neighborhood is about 15 minutes outside Sun Valley and is very reasonably priced.
- While the Lodge is newly done and gorgeous, many people still prefer the Sun Valley Inn, which is also in the resort and still has its old world charm.
- If you are a family, look into renting a 2-3 bedroom condo in Sun Valley. The Resort handles it, you have access to all the amenities are the hotel, but you have your own space. They are also very reasonably priced, due to the fact that they needed a remodel at least 10 years ago.