Surprise, Sun Valley Idaho isn't just a Winter Destination

Surprise, Sun Valley Idaho isn't just a Winter Destination

by Kara Toedtli

Surprise, Sun Valley, Idaho isn't just a Winter Destination!

A year round vacation destination, Sun Valley Idaho offers countless musical events, outdoor festivals, and world-class shopping and dining opportunities for visitors to this unique mountain resort. Visit Premier Resorts Sun Valley, set in a breathtaking region of Idaho, and take advantage of some fun in the sun for your entire family.

Attractions and Activities

With endless miles of hiking and biking trails, sparkling clear rivers for rafting and fishing, world famous golf courses, arts & music festivals, and incredible dining options, Sun Valley is much more than a exceptional ski resort.

Spring, summer, and fall in Sun Valley are ideal seasons for children to experience a variety of fun activities. The village offers a well-equipped playground, swimming, picnics, hayrides, paddle boating and BBQ's. Children also enjoy walks around scenic Sun Valley Village.

Festivals and Concerts in Sun Valley

The third annual Ernest Hemingway Festival will be held September 20 - September 23, 2007. The festival honors the heritage of Hemingway's strong connection to the Wood River Valley and Idaho.

The Sun Valley Summer Symphony - now the largest privately funded free admission symphony in America - will kick off its 23rd season with the Edgar Bronfman Chamber Music series on July 22nd, 24th and 26th. The Concert season follows on July 29th and runs through August 13th. Under the direction of Maestro Alasdair Neale the symphony has grown to more than 100 musicians from all around North America and features nationally acclaimed guest artists including Richard Dowling, Erich Kunzel, Horacio Gutierrez and Jeremy Cohen. On August 10th, The Sun Valley Summer Symphony presents the 2007 Benefit Concert featuring the internationally renowned piano duo Katia and Marielle Labèque, and a performance by Broadway star Brian Stokes Mitchel.

Come to Sun Valley for the 18th annual Jazz Jamboree, October 17 - 21, 2007. Over 300 performances by a variety of bands from across the U.S. and Canada will be held in 12 different venues throughout the valley.

From the crisp air on top of Bald Mountain to the charming village below its peaks, there is no other place quite like Sun Valley for year-round family fun.