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Overview of Idaho (Idaho (ID))
Idaho (Idaho (ID)) features major hubs at Boise, Sun Valley & Coeur d'Alene. Key sights, National & State Parks, and travel highlights across the state include Coeur d'Alene Lake, Sun Valley & Sawtooth National Recreation Area, Craters of the Moon National Monument, Hell's Canyon & Shoshone Falls.
How to get to Idaho
Boise Airport (BOI), Spokane Airport (GEG) for northern Idaho, Amtrak Empire Builder at Sandpoint, and I-84/I-90. Use our Amtrak & USA Rail Pass Calculator ($) and $80 National Parks Pass Calculator to plan your route.
Signature local food in Idaho
When visiting cities and towns across Idaho, look out for these regional American specialties at classic diners, smokehouses, seafood shacks, and farmers markets:
- Russet baked potatoes with local sharp cheddar
- Idaho finger steaks & smoked rainbow trout
- Huckleberry pancakes, pie & milkshakes
- Basque chorizo & croquetas from Boise's Basque Block
- Snake River Valley Riesling & Syrah
Best time to visit Idaho
Best time to visit Idaho: Jun–Sep (lakes/hiking), Dec–Mar (skiing).
Featured cities & towns in Idaho (9 featured · 61 total)
Click any city below for its individual travel guide, county & elevation facts, nearest airport/Amtrak station, regional food specialties, and neighboring towns:
| City / Town | County & Type | Population | Elevation | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boise Boise, ID | US City | 235,684 | 823 m (2700 ft) | City guide → |
| Meridian Meridian, ID | US City | 90,739 | 794 m (2605 ft) | City guide → |
| Nampa Nampa, ID | US City | 89,839 | 767 m (2516 ft) | City guide → |
| Idaho Falls Idaho Falls, ID | US City | 59,184 | 1434 m (4705 ft) | City guide → |
| Pocatello Pocatello, ID | US City | 54,441 | 1360 m (4462 ft) | City guide → |
| Jackson Jackson, ID | US City | 0 | 1269 m (4163 ft) | City guide → |
| Page Page, ID | US City | 0 | 739 m (2425 ft) | City guide → |
| Springdale Springdale, ID | US City | 0 | 1278 m (4193 ft) | City guide → |
| Telluride Telluride, ID | US City | 0 | 1587 m (5207 ft) | City guide → |