Area Travel - AmericInn^® of Hailey, ID

Welcome to Hailey and Beautiful Idaho!

Founded in 1881, Hailey is the fastest growing city in the Wood River Valley.  Names for John Hailey and located in central Idaho, AmericInn of Hailey is convenient to Ketchum and Sun Valley - Idaho's popular year-round resort destination.  Sun Valley, made up of over one million acres is America's first destination ski resort and still attracts everyone with its old world charm, from world class celebrities to family vacationers.  Residents and visitors indulge year-round in hiking, biking, hunting, backcountry flying, fishing, sailing, water skiing, whitewater kayaking and rafting, ice skating, snowmobiling, cross country skiing, as well as snowboarding and downhill skiing at local ski areas.

Area Guide 

Sun Valley Resort – There can be only one original.  Since 1936, Sun Valley has held that distinction.  Born out of a desire to bring the magic of the European ski resorts to America, Sun Valley quickly became a phenomenon, without peer on this continent or any other.  Boasting four distinct seasons, each as awe inspiring as the next, Sun Valley’s nearly one million acres of wilderness promise long sunny days, bright starry nights and a resort experience that your family will cherish for generations.
Address: Ketchum
Distance: 10 miles
Phone: 208-622-2135
Hours of Operation: Winter Operations for Skiing – 9:00am – 4:00pm (varies)

Sun Valley Resort Golf Course and Pro Shop – Find yourself on what Golf Digest calls “one of the best 100 golf courses in the United States and #1 golf course in Idaho.”  The Sun Valley Resort Golf Course is a rugged and spectacular golf course that will provide a challenging round of golf for every level of player.  The 6,892 yard, 72 par course has 18 signature holes and crosses the beautiful Trail Creek seven times on the front nine alone!  Coupled with fantastic views of the surrounding mountains and ever-present crystal blue skies, you will find a round of golf at the Sun Valley Resort a well-earned addition to any golf resume.
Address: Ketchum
Distance: 13 miles
Phone: 208-622-2251 or 208-622-2248
Hours of Operation: Call for more information.

The River Company – This full-day trip features many exciting class 2 and 3 rapids, experienced professional guides, quality equipment and a catered meal served beside the river.  Your family will enjoy excellent outdoor entertainment suitable for all ages.
Distance: 30 miles
Phone: 208-788-5775
Hours of Operation: Call for more information.

Venture Outdoors – Outfitters Dave Markham and Sue Barney have been operating Venture Outdoors since 1982, and have all required public land permits for biking, hiking, llama trekking, sea kayaking and backpacking.  Their access including 7 mountain ranges in the vicinity of Sun Valley, Stanley and Fairfield, Idaho.
Address: PO Box 2251, Hailey, ID 83333
Distance: 0.1 miles
Phone: 1-800-528-LAMA
Hours of Operation: Call for more information.

Easley Hot Springs – Twenty-three miles north of Ketchum you will find an outdoor hot springs filled pool that is open in the summer and winter.  Cost to use the pool: Adults - $6.50, Children 14 & Under - $5.50, Children under 2 – Free, Seniors - $5.50
Distance: 23 miles
Phone: 208-726-7522
Hours of Operation: Call for more information.  (Varies by day and season.)

Sturtevant’s of Hailey and Sun Valley (Outdoor Outfitters) – Sturtevant’s of Hailey and Sun Valley has been serving the Wood River Valley since 1948.  With stores in three locations, and now on the web, we are able to serve our community better than any other ski and sport shop in the area.  Our highly experienced staff uses the gear we sell every day; it’s hard not to when there is so much to do so close to home.  On our staff we have skiers, snowboarders, telemarkers, mountain bikers, roadies, Nordic skiers, fly fishermen, hockey players and tennis players.  If you need to know what gear you need, just drop in, call or email and one of our experts will be sure to give you the best advice available.
Address: Hailey
Distance in Miles: 0.5 miles
Phone: 208-726-4501
Hours of Operation: 9:00am – 5:00pm