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Sawtooth National Recreation Area
Following the Salmon River, Hwy 75 north from Ketchum to Stanley is part of the nationally designated Sawtooth Scenic Byway. The 60-mile drive is gorgeous, winding through a misty, thick ponderosa pine forest - where the air is crisp and fresh and smells like rain and nuts - before ascending the 8701ft Galena Summit. From the overlook at the top, there are views of the glacially carved Sawtooth Mountains, part of the 1180-sq-mile Sawtooth National Recreation Area. It is home to 40 peaks over 10,000ft, over 300 high-alpine lakes, 100 miles of streams and 750 miles of trails.
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Bittercreek Ale House
- Boise, USA
- Restaurants › Other
This restaurant has lively sidewalk patios, intimate environs and lots of personality. They also serve wholesome, usually locally produced food with an emphasis on sustainable growth. The nouveau American menu at Bittercreek features a good selection of vegetarian options (it does organic Idaho black bean burgers on request). Order one of the whiskey cocktails made using an old-fashioned preprohibition-era recipe. Try the bourbon sour with lemon, whiskey, egg whites and sugar (c 1860). The Red Feather is slightly more upscale, and does delicious wood-oven pizza and a set three-course menu for two (per person $23).
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Rickshaw
This supercool painted shack just off Main St does delicious tapas. The menu is Asian fusion - creative, fresh small plates inspired by the cuisine of Vietnam, Thailand, China and Indonesia, which the chef refers to as 'Asian street food.' Be careful how much you order. Most portions are small, and it's easy to spend a fortune before you feel stuffed. The exception is the special Friday lunch menu, when full meals cost less than $10.
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8th Street Wine Co
[ourpick] 8th Street Wine Co This trendy BoDo warehouse wine bar is gaining national attention - Food & Wine Magazine recently called it one of America's best wine experiences. There are more than 1000 bottles to choose from, including 50 by the glass. Along with wine, there are microbrews, sweet cocktails and delicious food in light and airy environs.
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Piehole
- Boise, USA
- Restaurants › Other
For cheap pizza by the slice and an ice-cold Pabst, you can't beat this Boise dive. There are four loaded pizza slice specials each day (along with the usual assortment of made-to-order pies). These rotate, but always include unique topping combos.
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Bardenay
One of Boise's most unique watering holes, Bardenay was the USA's very first 'distillery-pub, ' and remains a one-of-a-kind. Today it serves its own home-brewed vodka, rum and gin in casual, airy environs. It gets consistently good reviews.
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Whiskey Jacques
Sun Valley's top nightspot is purported to have been one of Ernest Hemingway's favorite watering holes. A rustic, Old West saloon-style spot, it's where to go for smooth cocktails, a game of pool, dancing and live music.
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Barber Park
- Boise, USA
- Activities › Other
In summer everyone loves to float down the Boise River. Rent tubes or rafts at Barber Park and float 5 miles downstream. A shuttle bus ($5) runs from the take-out point.
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Desperado's
Despo's is a bright, busy and colorful eatery specializing in reasonably priced Mexican food. Fill up on burritos, chimichangas and tacos; wash them down with a margarita.
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Ketchum Grill
A local favorite, Ketchum Grill boasts a creative menu bursting with fresh fare. The elegant offerings include lots of seafood, along with plenty of veggie options.
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