Family Travel - AmericInn^® of Hailey, ID

The Perfect Family Vacation in Hailey 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.

Family Attractions and Activities

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 Nordic Center - Cross country skiers have all the amenities of America's first year-round destination resort surrounding their Nordic ski experience.  Forty  kilometers, or about 25 miles, of manicured and marked trails begin at the Nordic Center.  Gentle terrain at the trailhead progresses to challenging hills.  Gliding over glistening meadows at an elevation of 6,000 feet is a unique experience for the Rocky Mountain cross country skier seeking a wide variety of classical, skate skiing and sky touring.  The very latest techniques are incorporate into all levels of instruction, clinics and private lessons.
Distance: 10 miles
Phone: 208-622-2135
Hours of Operation: Call for more information.

Sawtooth National Recreation Area (SNRA) - The SNRA has approximately 750 miles of trails, 40 peaks rising over 10,000 feet and 300 plus high mountain lakes that add to the spectacular scenery and vistas.
Distance: 12 miles
Phone: 208-737-3200
Hours of Operation: Call for more information.

Sun Valley Stables - Guided one hour or 1 ½ hour rides on picturesque Dollar Mountain and surrounding areas are available by advanced bookings; longer rides available by special arrangement.  Group hay wagon rides also available by appointment.  During the winter, sleigh rides to the Trail Creek Cabin for dinner are available by appointment.  Children under 12 years must be accompanied by an adult.
Distance: 13 miles
Phone: 208-622-2387
Hours of Operation: Call for more information.

Sawtooth Botanical Gardens - The Sawtooth Botanical Garden is a non-profit, public garden located in the Wood River Valley of South central Idaho.  The Garden celebrates the unique beauty and diverse plant life of our region.  Our mission is to educate and inspire people to appreciate and live in balance with the natural world.
Distance: 11 miles
Phone: 208-726-9358
Hours of Operation: Call for more information.