19 days in Idaho Itinerary

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Boise
— 3 nights
Drive
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Twin Falls
— 2 nights
Drive
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Arco
— 1 night
Drive
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Idaho Falls
— 3 nights
Fly
5
Coeur d'Alene
— 4 nights
Drive
6
McCall
— 1 night
Drive
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Stanley
— 2 nights
Drive
8
Salmon
— 2 nights
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Boise — 3 nights

City of Trees

Get out of town with these interesting Boise side-trips: Ketchum (Sawtooth Wilderness Area & Pettit Lake). Next up on the itinerary: tour the pleasant surroundings at Boise River Greenbelt, walk around Barber Park, see the interesting displays at Basque Museum & Cultural Center, and stop by Cinder Wines.

To see maps, other places to visit, reviews, and other tourist information, read Boise trip itinerary builder tool.

Toronto, Canada to Boise is an approximately 10-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of train, car, and bus. The time zone difference when traveling from Toronto to Boise is minus 2 hours. When traveling from Toronto in August, plan for a bit warmer days and about the same nights in Boise: temperatures range from 38°C by day to 20°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Tue) early enough to drive to Twin Falls.
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Twin Falls — 2 nights

Kick off your visit on the 30th (Wed): admire the sheer force of Twin Falls, take in the dramatic scenery at Shoshone Falls, then head outdoors with Outdoor Activities, and finally walk around Centennial Waterfront Park. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: explore the wealth of natural beauty at Sawtooth National Forest, snap pictures at Perrine Bridge, and then hike along Snake River Canyon Trail.

To see reviews, ratings, traveler tips, and more tourist information, refer to the Twin Falls trip itinerary planner.

Drive from Boise to Twin Falls in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In August, daily temperatures in Twin Falls can reach 36°C, while at night they dip to 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 31st (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Arco.
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Arco — 1 night

Kick off your visit on the 1st (Fri): examine the collection at EBR-1, take in the dramatic natural features at Craters of the Moon National Monument, then walk around Bottolfsen Park, and finally examine the collection at Lost Rivers Museum.

For more things to do, traveler tips, other places to visit, and other tourist information, use the Arco online day trip planner.

Traveling by car from Twin Falls to Arco takes 2 hours. Prepare for slightly colder weather when traveling from Twin Falls in August: high temperatures in Arco hover around 32°C and lows are around 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Idaho Falls.
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Idaho Falls — 3 nights

Venture out of the city with trips to Lava Hot Springs (Lava Hot Springs Massage Therapy, Lava Hot Springs, &more) and Idaho Potato Museum (in Blackfoot).

For other places to visit, reviews, more things to do, and more tourist information, go to the Idaho Falls travel route builder app.

You can drive from Arco to Idaho Falls in 1.5 hours. While traveling from Arco, expect a bit warmer days and about the same nights in Idaho Falls, ranging from highs of 28°C to lows of 7°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Mon) to allow enough time to fly to Coeur d'Alene.
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Coeur d'Alene — 4 nights

Explore Coeur d'Alene's surroundings by going to Wallace (Oasis Bordello Museum, Northern Pacific Depot, &more) and Athol (Farragut State Park & Silverwood Theme Park).

To find traveler tips, ratings, photos, and more tourist information, use the Coeur d'Alene attractions planner.

Fly from Idaho Falls to Coeur d'Alene in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi. The time zone changes from Mountain Standard Time (MST) to Pacific Standard Time (PST), which is usually a -1 hour difference. September in Coeur d'Alene sees daily highs of 26°C and lows of 9°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 8th (Fri) so you can go by car to McCall.
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McCall — 1 night

Kick off your visit on the 9th (Sat): contemplate the waterfront views at Payette Lake and then relax and float downstream with a rafting and tubing tour.

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Drive from Coeur d'Alene to McCall in 5 hours. The time zone difference moving from Pacific Standard Time to Mountain Standard Time is 1 hour. Expect a bit cooler evenings in McCall when traveling from Coeur d'Alene in September, with lows around 5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Sat) to allow time to drive to Stanley.
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Stanley — 2 nights

On the 10th (Sun), let the river carry you with a rafting and tubing tour and then get engrossed in the history at Stanley Museum. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: take a pleasant ride with a tour on horseback, contemplate the waterfront views at Redfish Lake, and then explore the activities along Stanley Lake.

To see maps, other places to visit, ratings, and other tourist information, you can read our Stanley driving holiday tool.

Getting from McCall to Stanley by car takes about 3.5 hours. Traveling from McCall in September, Stanley is little chillier at night with lows of 0°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Salmon.
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Salmon — 2 nights

On the 12th (Tue), get engrossed in the history at Sacajawea Interpretive, Cultural and Education Center and then relax and float downstream with a rafting and tubing tour.

For where to stay, traveler tips, ratings, and more tourist information, read Salmon trip itinerary maker tool.

Drive from Stanley to Salmon in 2.5 hours. Traveling from Stanley in September, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit warmer in Salmon, with lows of 6°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Wed) to allow time to travel back home.
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Idaho travel guide

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The Gem State
The mountainous state of Idaho houses some of the country's largest stretches of unspoiled nature. There are plenty of opportunities for adventurous holidays here, with rapids, canyons, snow-capped mountains, expansive lakes, and waterfalls higher than Niagara Falls. Those on vacation with access to a car can enjoy some of the most scenic drives in the nation while traversing Idaho's rugged landscape. Boise, the state's capital and most populous city, provides cultural attractions such as museums, galleries, and theater. The students of Boise State University contribute to the city's vibrant and growing nightlife scene.
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