Title: Things to Do in Central Idaho in 2026 | Expedia.com [Central Idaho Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Central-Idaho.dx6054117)[Hotels in Central Idaho](https://expedia.com/Central-Idaho-Hotels.d6054117.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Central Idaho](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Central-Idaho.d6054117.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Central Idaho](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Central-Idaho.d6054117.Car-Rental-Guide)[Central Idaho Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Central-Idaho.d6054117.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Things to do in Central Idaho ## Find and book activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Central Idaho Types of activities Where to stay [Central Idaho Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Central-Idaho.dx6054117) ![Quiet morning sturgeon fishing and came across the boat and beach.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/161828/154b7628-9715-405e-a3ff-873816307608.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Quiet morning sturgeon fishing and came across the boat and beach.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/161828/154b7628-9715-405e-a3ff-873816307608.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Standing in the middle of the snake river in Twin Falls, ID](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/161828/99fafcec-3f36-401f-9a1c-bde2cf3db4be.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![IPhone panorama of Osprey Point in Ponderosa State Park. Great place to camp with lots of easy hiking trails. You can drive to this point but I recommend you hike or take a bike ride. Worth the view. #take a hike](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/8876/4c1c61c1-a86f-4e90-bfe8-6cf1b87a0956.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Nice hike to beautiful Boulder Lake with Buckhorn Mountain in the background. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/8876/dca8fc11-2473-4d94-b6b9-044b1881ec40.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ### Central Idaho Attractions If you're ready to discover the best of Central Idaho, join a few of the top [tours & day trips](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/en/search?rid=6054117&rfrr=ATG.LP.BodyContent&categories=ToursDayTrips) on offer, and let an experienced guide show you the most popular tourist attractions. 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[Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.com/welcome-one-key) --- ## Recommended things to do in Central Idaho | Number of things to do | 4 | | ------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Boise Scavenger Interactive Hunt Walking Tour](/things-to-do/boise-scavenger-interactive-hunt-walking-tour.a51060640.activity-details): $35 | | Top 5 things to do | [Boise Scavenger Interactive Hunt Walking Tour](/things-to-do/boise-scavenger-interactive-hunt-walking-tour.a51060640.activity-details)[Boise Scavenger Hunt Walking Tour and Game](/things-to-do/boise-scavenger-hunt-walking-tour-and-game.a50088582.activity-details)[Boise's Best Brunch Experience](/things-to-do/sunday-brunch-tour-in-downtown-boise.a1118331.activity-details)[Culinary and Cultural Tour of Boise](/things-to-do/culinary-and-cultural-tour-of-boise.a1118338.activity-details) | | Under $25 | | | With kids | [Boise's Best Brunch Experience](/things-to-do/sunday-brunch-tour-in-downtown-boise.a1118331.activity-details)[Culinary and Cultural Tour of Boise](/things-to-do/culinary-and-cultural-tour-of-boise.a1118338.activity-details) | ## What to do in Central Idaho - With kids ### Things to Do in Central Idaho with Kids Central Idaho boasts plenty of close by fun experiences for you and the kids. Our [family friendly experiences](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/en/search?rid=6054117&rfrr=ATG.LP.BodyContent&categories=Family%20Friendly) will keep everyone happy for days. --- Looking for sports, concerts, or theater events in Central Idaho? [Search event tickets](https://www.expedia.com/event-tickets/) to see what's happening today, or to plan what to do this weekend! --- --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Central Idaho ![Reflection of the Shore Lodge in McCall Idaho Payette Lake](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532642493/fc30198f-6a4e-4423-a3a6-b96f21485cc2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Payette Lake Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Payette Lake during your travels in McCall. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.com/Payette-Lake-McCall.d553248621532642493.Vacation-Attraction) ![Brundage Mountain Ski Area featuring forest scenes and a gondola](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6102024/5f6fbde6-8cd4-4cbd-b6d3-d2b3f6d8d113.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Brundage Mountain Resort Trails, glades and bowls covered with soft powder make this one of Idaho’s best ski resorts, with fantastic access to wilderness backcountry adventures as well. [](https://expedia.com/Brundage-Mountain-Resort-Idaho.d6102024.Vacation-Attraction) ![A pastel sunrise over a ski resort in winter](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635996618571/78dbfeac-d24e-451b-8ab5-77acf45b833e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Brundage Mountain Ski Resort Hit the slopes at Brundage Mountain Ski Resort during your trip to New Meadows. [](https://expedia.com/Brundage-Mountain-Ski-Resort-New-Meadows.d553248635996618571.Vacation-Attraction) ![The view over Lake Cascade as we wait for the fireworks to start. This little town of Cascade puts on a pretty good fireworks show and parade on 4th of July. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6049087/69289c70-44c1-44f5-aeb9-2481ef21cc26.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Lake Cascade State Park Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Cascade State Park during your travels in Cascade. Discover the area's waterfalls and mountain views. [](https://expedia.com/Lake-Cascade-State-Park-Cascade.d553248622622058944.Vacation-Attraction) ![Idaho State Ponderosa Park with tree hanging over the lake](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532642619/0defd9f0-a519-4efa-b452-2838556a6bfc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Ponderosa State Park You can take time to visit Ponderosa State Park during your travels to McCall. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.com/Ponderosa-State-Park-McCall.d553248621532642619.Vacation-Attraction) ![Cute adult woman wearing an American flag swimsut soaks and enjoys the Goldbug Hot Springs in the Salmon Challis National Forest of Idaho](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532642536/284e6022-0bba-456b-ae77-d66c2c458982.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Challis Hot Springs You can take time to visit Challis Hot Springs during your travels to Challis. While you're in the area, wander around the parks. [](https://expedia.com/Challis-Hot-Springs-Challis.d553248621532642536.Vacation-Attraction) ![Relaxation Spa in Hotel, Kenepuru Sound, Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532642492/968a8d81-e974-4c42-b43c-e4e5e942952b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### The Cove Spa You can take time to visit The Cove Spa during your travels to McCall. Wander the lakeside or discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.com/The-Cove-Spa-McCall.d553248621532642492.Vacation-Attraction) ![Red Canoe At Priest Lake, Idaho.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635983991494/dd8a3ce3-c8dd-4265-a320-f9f440aef540.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### North Beach Why not spend a lazy afternoon at North Beach during your trip to McCall? Stroll along the lakeside or discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.com/North-Beach-Tamarack.d553248635983991494.Vacation-Attraction) ![Zweribach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/933087304191672320/b64435c8-3dfe-466d-bd71-a06d4079c20f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cascade Park Explore the great outdoors at Cascade Park, a lovely green space in Cascade. Discover the waterfalls while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Cascade-Park-Cascade.d933087304191672320.Vacation-Attraction) ### Discover the most popular landmarks and neighborhoods in Central Idaho ![View of Payette Lake](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/944369257005842432/a12e82d9-2b5d-4fea-a72e-7b460a8efe55.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Downtown McCall If you're spending some time in Downtown McCall, Payette Lake and McCall Public Library are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.com/McCall-Downtown-McCall.dx944369257005842432) ![Panoramic View of a Summer Mountain Lake](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976481188/fdf85a19-6ce6-4ed1-a4ef-a0660558e0c7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Rivers Crossing While there might not be top attractions in Rivers Crossing, you can explore the larger area and discover places like The Cove Spa and Activity Barn. [](https://expedia.com/Tamarack-Rivers-Crossing.dx553248635976481188) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Wagon Wheel When in Wagon Wheel, you can plan a visit to Tamarack Ski Resort and Valley County Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area. [](https://expedia.com/Tamarack-Wagon-Wheel.dx553248635976480385) ![An alpine lake surrounded by mountains and trees with a clear sky and reflections in the water](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976469656/f55fbe80-9e88-40dd-b975-08fb65183d2b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Bear Basin Estates While there might not be top attractions in Bear Basin Estates, you can explore the larger area and discover places like The Cove Spa and Payette Lake. [](https://expedia.com/Tamarack-Bear-Basin-Estates.dx553248635976469656) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Fir Grove Estates If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Fir Grove Estates and surrounding area, you can visit Tamarack Ski Resort and Valley County Museum. [](https://expedia.com/Tamarack-Fir-Grove-Estates.dx553248635976471008) ![Autumn sunset on Payette Lake, panorama ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976479784/64ae12c1-6ce3-4e37-bd92-588fd22bca48.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Brookdale Meadows You might consider checking out Activity Barn while you're exploring Brookdale Meadows and the larger McCall area. [](https://expedia.com/Tamarack-Brookdale-Meadows.dx553248635976479784) [See our Where To Stay guide](https://expedia.com/Central-Idaho.dx6054117.Where-To-Stay?rfrr=TG.LP..Neighborhoods) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Popular day trips from Central Idaho ![Ridge of Rocky Mountains in the Idaho wilderness](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6618/b384374c-639a-4e42-939d-3dfcbb0d6df6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Challis ![McCall Idaho Winter Barn ; Shutterstock ID 572115976](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/8876/feabe4b5-8778-4852-a6ef-1ed590bde9bd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### McCall ![Malheur Butte Ontario Oregon](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/9223/5cf553e3-9c33-4892-9d27-8210f9490c2f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Ontario ![Idaho, Grangeville, Canola Field in Full Fresh Bloom Along Fence](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/109974/2f01f260-91cd-4669-be25-7d22328c86b3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Grangeville ![An Old Fence By a Field in Halfway, Oregon](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/111887/3b990229-a8fc-44a1-bec5-566610a1f02d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Halfway ![Do a jet boat ride! Saw a mother bear and her two cubs. Catch the boat right below Hells Canyon Dam #River Photo Challenge!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/142774/0d369d69-168e-4b8a-ac44-7d26b19777d7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Oxbow ![Salmon River in Fall, Idaho](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/151422/3b4f31b8-216d-4d29-9f4f-075a8ef3aa4f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Riggins ![Amazing view!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/161828/ad59f3af-71b5-43e9-9dec-83aa4e061c56.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Stanley ## Frequently asked questions ### What can you do in Central Idaho for free? > - Payette Lake > - Ponderosa State Park > - Cambridge Museum > - Lake Cascade State Park ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save even more - get up to 20% on select hotels when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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