Explore
EAT & DRINK
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CASUAL BITES
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Maude’s- our favorite coffee in town- enjoy traditional espresso and small eats while purveying a selection of thrifted vintage clothing.​
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Bigwood Bread & Café- casual breakfast and lunch options with an assortment of pastries, sandwiches, fresh salads, and more.
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Konditerei Café- Austrian-inspired cuisine next to the Sun Valley Lodge. Perfect for brunch.
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Johnny G’s Subshack- serves the best subs in the Valley. Pickup your order and bring it on your hike, ride, float, or adventure!
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La Cabañita Mex- our favorite, authentic Mexican spot with delicious carnitas, enchiladas, cold beer, and other Mexican standards.
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DINNER
Ketchum is a small town, and June is be a popular time to visit. Not all restaurants take reservations, so please plan accordingly.
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Michel’s Christiania- upscale French fare in our favorite ski-chalet-inspired restaurant. Home to the best frites & morel sauce.
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Rickshaw- Cozy, town-favorite, neighborhood restaurant serving plates inspired by flavors of Southeast Asia. This restaurant has a few tables and does not take reservations. Get there early to put your name in and enjoy a pre-dinner drink in town, or enjoy take-out by ordering online.
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Apples- Legendary Après-inspired food and beverage at the Warm Springs base area (as fun in the summer as it is in the winter).
DRINK & OR DINE
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Grumpy’s- Jake’s first pick, always. Our classic après- adventure stop for a burger and a schooner of Coors.
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The Cellar Pub- a local, underground watering hole for cold beers and casual bites.
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Scout Wine & Cheese- savor an Aperol Spritz in the heart of town. A hybrid wine bar & restaurant with bar snacks, lunch, and beers on draft.
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The Duchin Lounge- indulge in Ella’s favorite espresso martini at the legendary Duchin Bar. Enjoy live music and an array of handmade cocktails.
FOR ADDITIONAL SUGGESTIONS ON WHERE TO EAT & DRINK- Visit Sun Valley
PLAY OUTSIDE
Ketchum is home to our favorite trails, sections of river, and mountains that can be explored by foot, bike, boat, or car.
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TAKE TO THE TRAILS
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Proctor Loop (hike)- 4.2-mile loop just outside of Sun Valley, known for its iconic valley views (namely Baldy!). Proctor is home to the first chairlift in the North America!
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Adams Gulch (walk, hike, bike)- Adam’s Gulch trailhead is a gateway to a network of trails best for hiking or biking. One of our favorite bike trails is Forbidden Fruit!
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Fox Creek/Chocolate Gulch (bike, hike). Fox Creek is a roughly 6-mile loop- great for mountain biking. Combine both Chocolate Gulch & Fox Creek for a ~9-mi loop with 1,500 feet of elevation gain. Trailforks map
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Galena (bike, dine, picnic)- Galena Lodge is a 30-minute drive North of Ketchum and offers a large trail network for bikers and hikers alike. Pack a picnic to savor outside the lodge, or better yet, enjoy Galena’s delicious lunch menu, craft beers, and iconic cookies. Take a pit stop in the bike shop where Jake used to work!
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OTHER ACTIVITIES
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Guided Fly Fishing- For your real-life “A River Runs Through It” moment, swing by Silver Creek Outfitters (ask for Stod).
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Sport Shooting- Channel your inner John Wayne at the Sun Valley Gun Club.
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Swim- Take a cold plunge in the Bigwood River where Champ learned how to swim. BCRD
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Bike rentals- Rent your wheels at Sturtevants or Backwoods Mountain Sports and ride the trails or paved bike path through town.
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Golf- Visit one of Sun Valley’s three golf courses: Trail Creek, White Clouds, or Elkhorn. Additional Golf Information
