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25 Amazing Things to Do In Idaho For First Time Visitors!

woman and girl standing on beach of Redfish Lake

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Idaho is the place to go if you’re looking for unspoiled natural beauty. It’s home to magnificent skiing in the winter and glistening waterfalls in the summer. We never knew that there were so many amazing things to do in Idaho until we visited!

When we visited Idaho on our one-year USA road trip, I was surprised by how much Idaho wowed me.

I knew the adventures and landscapes of the American Southwest would blow me away. I knew the Rocky Mountains would be striking, and that Oregon would be filled with waterfalls and fantastic coffee, food, and craft beer.

But Idaho, I knew nothing about. But it became the state that wowed me the most. It delivered unexpected beauty and joy and is now one of our favorite Pacific Northwest road trips. And here’s why…

Redfish Lake, Stanley, Idaho

Is Idaho worth visiting?

If you’re wondering if Idaho is worth visiting, the short answer is yes!

In fact, we found ourselves saying with several of the Idaho attractions we visited,

“Best in North America, one of my favorites, my mind is blown, how did we not know this? I definitely want to come back.”

It’s where I discovered my new favorite waterfall in the USA, our favorite horse riding trail in the world so far, and one of my favorite lakes in the US.

My inkling that our Idaho road trip would be something special intensified when so many from our online community jumped out with praise and their tips on the best things to do in Idaho.

Many, including locals, kind of hinted that they’d like the best places in Idaho to be kept a secret.

I get it, but how can I not share something so wonderful we highly recommend you visit Idaho too!

the Salmon River Scenic Byway and views of mountains
Salmon River Scenic Byway

The Top Things to Do in Idaho

From our introduction to the free live music by the lake under a setting sun with The Talbott Brothers in Coeur d’Alene, I was hooked.

If this is what you are about Idaho, then we are going to get along just fine.

Below are our favorite things to see and do in Idaho that will seriously wow you.

Things to Do in Northern Idaho

1. Coeur d’Alene

aerial view of green parks, Coeur d’Alene, city and mountains

Who likes lake life?

Coeur d’Alene in the northern panhandle is one of the most popular Idaho vacation spots and made me realize how much I love the ease and joy that comes with living and playing by lakes.

Lake Coeur d’Alene

sailboat on Lake Coeur D' Alene, Idaho

It’s stunning and filled with many awesome water activities that…

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