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Sun Valley and Ketchum are Idaho's top destinations and arguably the most happening towns in the state. Sun Valley is a wealthy, European-inspired mountain community situated in central Idaho neighboring the city of Ketchum in Blaine County. Tourists from all over the world enjoy the pursuit of all things outdoorsy here. With the 2000 census reporting a population of less than 1,500, hardly any residents stay year-round. Instead, many use this marvelous place as a weekend getaway from their homes in Boise, Twin Falls, or farther out-of-state (many from California and Washington State). The Sun Valley Lodge sits 5,920 feet (1804 m) above sea level, has ski runs stretching over 2,054 acres, and is considered one of the best resorts in the USA. Ketchum is the region's commercial heart, with scores of dining, shopping and accommodation options. Nobel-prize winner and devoted outdoorsman Ernest Hemingway (1899-1961) was passionate about the area and lived out his final days in Ketchum, where he's buried. The area offers four distinct seasons, sun-drenched days with starry nights, and is an excellent choice for a decidedly not run-of–the-mill holiday destination.
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Aaron Anderson is coauthor of Lonely Planet's Washington, D.C. City Guide, a contributor on western states to Lonely Planet USA, and he wrote the Austria chapters for Lonely Planet's Western Europe and Europe on a Shoestring.
Aaron Anderson is coauthor of Lonely Planet's Washington, D.C. City Guide, a contributor on western states to Lonely Planet USA, and he wrote the Austria chapters for Lonely Planet's Western Europe and Europe on a Shoestring.
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Sun Valley & Ketchum Facts
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- North American, Idaho State is by Washington and Montana State.Sun Valley, Ketchum located in the Mountains in the Middle of the State
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Sun Valley & Ketchum See It Next Time
- Trailing of the Sheep festival
- Tour of Homes
- The Writers Conference
When to Visit Sun Valley & Ketchum
All year round depending on activity
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Sun Valley & Ketchum Events
- June - September. Hailey Artist & Farmers Market
- September . Summer Ice Show
- November. Environmental Film Festival
- June - October. Tuesdsays Ketchum Farmers Market
- August- September. Hailey Antique
- December. CARITAS CHORALE: The Messiah with Orchestra
- December. Winter Holidays Antique Show
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