traveling to sun valley

By Air


The most convenient way here is through Friedman Memorial Airport (SUN) in Hailey, other easy options exist going through Boise (BOI) and Salt Lake City (SLC).  Click "Expand" below for more information on flights to those airports.
 

By Car

All roads lead to Sun Valley! For complete visitor information: go to visitsunvalley.com


Transportation in Sun Valley

Once in Sun Valley, your bike will get you anywhere you want to go. The bike path runs all the way from Ketchum to Bellevue, and all around Elkhorn. Also, you can easily walk or take the free and frequent Mountain Rides bus, which runs through Sun Valley, Ketchum and the Wood River Valley.

Rental Cars

Click here to book a rental car at the Sun Valley airport.


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The most convenient to fly here is into our own Friedman Memorial Airport (SUN) in Hailey, a short 20 minute drive south of Ketchum and Sun Valley. SUN is served by Delta Airlines with flights to hundreds of destinations via Salt Lake City, as well as Alaska Airlines/Horizon Air, with daily non-stop flights from Seattle and Los Angeles May 27 through early September, and also during winter peak season months of December-March. Sun Valley Resort has complimentary airport shuttle service for its guests, and taxis and rental cars are also available.

Visitors can also take any one of 60 daily flights into Boise, ID (BOI), our major airline gateway, 150 miles west of Sun Valley. Daily shuttles from Boise are available on Sun Valley Express (2x day), and will take visitors directly to Sun Valley. Delta Airlines, Horizon Air, SkyWest Airlines, Southwest Airlines, American, US Airways, Frontier and United Airlines all service the Boise airport.

Also the Salt Lake City airport is just 4.5 hours away and is a major gateway of flights from all over the mid-west and east coast. - Reduce

Ride Sun Valley Lodging Specials


With our wide range of choices, you will find the perfect accommodation to suite your needs in the Sun Valley area. Here are some properties that are offering specials to Ride Sun Valley Bike Festival participants:
Condominiums and Homes with four locations to choose from:
Ketchum - Close to Racing walk to Restaurants and Nightlife - Good Lodging Options
Elkhorn - 2 miles to Restaurants and Nightlife - Great Lodging Values
Warm Springs - 2 miles to Restaurants and Nightlife - Great Trail Access for Training - Great Lodging Value
Sun Valley - 2 miles to Town Restaurants and Nightlife - Resort Amenities - Back side of Baldy Race Venue
Homes - 3-7 miles to racing - Good for Teams - Great Trail Access - Extra Sleeping Room - Lots of Parking Options

Racer Discounts on lodging and local discount coupons upon check-in.

Sun Valley Resort: hotel rooms and condominiums

Visit Sun Valley has lodging specials from $99 per night.

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Where to Eat


There are a huge number of dining options in the Wood River Valley, all of them good. For a complete listing of restaurants, coffee shops, and sandwich spots please go to visitsunvalley.com. Here are just a few of the local favorites to whet your appetite: + Expand


PERRY’S RESTAURANT 4th St & First Ave, Ketchum. 208-726-7703. www.perryssunvalley.com
Voted "best lunch/sandwich" and “best breakfast” numerous times since 1985. Wholesome fresh food at an excellent price. Scratch-made breakfasts, salads, deli style sandwiches, grill specials, and now serving casual dinners until 9pm. Enjoy an appetizer with a premium beer and/or select wine on their inviting deck.
 
LEFTY'S BAR AND GRILL 231 6th St East, Ketchum. 208-726-2744. www.leftysbarandgrill.com
Ketchum's favorite sports bar.  Burgers, wings, subs, salads and a kids menu, as well as the sunniest deck in town.  Thirteen different beers on tap and more by the bottle.  Free live music on the deck on weekends.

 

VELOCIO CAFE Walnut and Sun Valley Rd, Ketchum.  www.velociosunvalley.com
Intelligentsia Coffee, 5 Mountain Tea, locally crafted takeaway delicacies, Talenti Gelato, specially selected wine, champagne and front and center live tap beers from around the world.

SAWTOOTH BREWERY 6th and Main St, Ketchum. 208-806-1368
www.sawtoothbrewery.com
Serves 12 locally made, award-winning beers. They do not have a restaurant, but encourage guest to bring in their own food. They also have menus from the local restaurants that will deliver to the tap room.

SUSHI ON SECOND  Second and Main, Ketchum. 208-726-5181
www.sushionsecond.com
The valley's best & oldest for sushi and seafood.  Enjoy nightly specials, dinners, steaks, tempura, salads, noodles, appetizers, teriyaki, premium sakes, beer & wine.  20 seat sushi bar, 2 private tatami rooms & more.
"...the best sushi I've had in years!" - Bon Appetit Magazine

CELLAR PUB  400 Sun Valley Rd East, Ketchum. 208-622-3832 
www.thecellarpub.com
The Cellar Pub serves the best pub food in the Sun Valley Ketchum area, from traditional pub fare such as Buffalo Burgers or Fish & Chips to original dishes such as their Flank Steak Salad, they have something for everyone in your party. Nightly specials for racers, families and friends.

 
RICO'S 200 N Main St, Ketchum. 208-726-7426 www.ricospizzaandpasta.com 
Authentic Italian dining in downtown Ketchum. Relax with a glass of wine paired with Clams Bianco, Veneto, or Carni Grande.  Try one of RICO'S seasonal nightly specials like lemon chicken served with sautéed vegetables or seared scallops and prawns. Outside patio.

JOHNNY G'S SUBSHACK 
371 Washington Ave, Ketchum. 208-725-7827 www.johnnygsubshack.com 
Johnny G's SUBSHACK has been cranking out superior sandwiches to the Wood River Valley Bike Community for 14 years.  They serve only the best Boars Head meats & cheeses on killer bread imported from Chicago.  If you didn't make it in to see them last year, you were one of the few!  A locals joint with fair prices, great service and plenty of outdoor seating.
 
GALENA LODGE about 20 miles north of Ketchum. 208-726-4010 www.galenalodge.com
Serving handcrafted food to hungry cyclists and hikers since the late 1800s, Galena Lodge is the perfect place for lunch after a ride on one of the many trails north of town.  Their outdoor deck offers great views of the surrounding mountains.
 
REDFISH LAKE LODGE about 90 minutes north of Ketchum. 208-774-3536 www.redfishlake.com
True Idaho mountain comfort food served lakeside.  The cuisine will pleasantly surprise you in this remote and rugged country.  Salmon, trout, wild game, and other regional favorites — plus wines from acclaimed local, domestic, and international producers. The lake views and rustic lodge atmosphere will make this a memorable experience.
 
POWERHOUSE BIKE FIT STUDIO First Street and Main, Hailey 208-788-9184  
More than 150 beers (45 of them Belgian) to choose from, burgers made from local grass-fed beef or oats, ahi tuna, mahi mahi tacos and corn dogs, Idaho hand-cut fries and more
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camping and rv info


There are a limited number of hook-up spots available at The Meadows, the local RV park approximately three miles by car or on the bike path from River Run. (208) 726-5445.
 
Camping will also be available near St. Luke's Wood River Medical Center, only a short distance from River Run. 
Camping costs $25/day. Trash facilities and porta-potties will be onsite. Campers will be given daily shower passes for the Wood River YMCA just down the bike path.

The camp site opens on Wednesday, July 3rd at noon and the last check-out day will be Sunday, July 7th.
 
Campers will also receive a spicy welcome gift from the camping sponsor, 505 Southwestern!
 
The campsite has little to no shade and no water source.  A river runs nearby for pets.
For more information about camping please call Sun Valley Events at (208)726-2777.
The 3rd annual Ride Sun Valley Mountain Bike Festival showcases the area's 400+ miles of continuous singletrack in an event centered around some of the best race courses in the US. Sun Valley is a bike rider's paradise with over 32 miles of multi-use paved bike paths, two bike parks, and miles of scenic road riding.
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