Guidebook for Ketchum
Food Scene
This is a great little Asian restaurant that has beautiful patio seating in summer. We like the Pho and the Chang Mai Noodles, but it's all delicious. Be sure to get the banana wontons for dessert! They don't take reservations, so walk down there and put your name on the board early.
34 locals recommend
Rickshaw
460 Washington AveThis is a great little Asian restaurant that has beautiful patio seating in summer. We like the Pho and the Chang Mai Noodles, but it's all delicious. Be sure to get the banana wontons for dessert! They don't take reservations, so walk down there and put your name on the board early.
Creative appetizers and really beautiful decor. Right on Town Square in downtown Ketchum. The Lamb Burger is the best!
9 locals recommend
Town Square Tavern
360 East AveCreative appetizers and really beautiful decor. Right on Town Square in downtown Ketchum. The Lamb Burger is the best!
Amazing sandwiches, salads and fresh baked goods. Try the double chocolate cookie!
33 locals recommend
Bigwood Bread Café
380 East AveAmazing sandwiches, salads and fresh baked goods. Try the double chocolate cookie!
Parks & Nature
Lots of hiking and biking trails on Bald Mountain, or you can purchase a gondola ride. If you make it to the top of the gondola they will give you a free ride down. Inquire at the desk to see what trails will be good for you.
We like the scenic overlook hike... it's 3.2 miles round trip, and takes you up to a platform that overlooks the whole town. Recommend you do this (or any hike) relatively early to avoid the heat! The first part of it is in shade, though, so you should be all right. Make sure to take plenty of water.
19 locals recommend
River Run Day Lodge
520 Serenade LnLots of hiking and biking trails on Bald Mountain, or you can purchase a gondola ride. If you make it to the top of the gondola they will give you a free ride down. Inquire at the desk to see what trails will be good for you.
We like the scenic overlook hike... it's 3.2 miles round trip, and takes you up to a platform that overlooks the whole town. Recommend you do this (or any hike) relatively early to avoid the heat! The first part of it is in shade, though, so you should be all right. Make sure to take plenty of water.
Arts & Culture
Check schedules, but the SVSS puts on free concerts throughout the summer. Take a picnic and enjoy the music on the lawn.
22 locals recommend
Sun Valley Music Festival
120 2nd AveCheck schedules, but the SVSS puts on free concerts throughout the summer. Take a picnic and enjoy the music on the lawn.
Essentials
This is an extremely well-stocked grocery store, that also has a great wine selection.
61 locals recommend
Atkinson Park
900 3rd AveThis is an extremely well-stocked grocery store, that also has a great wine selection.
Chateau Drug
Right next to Atkinsons... they have one of everything.
Valley Apothecary
201 North Washington AveThis is a great little pharmacy.
Entertainment & Activities
Magic Lantern Cinema
100 2nd St W6 screens.
Local Color
160 4th St WPaint your own pottery... good for an indoor activity with the kids, or adults too!
This was built as a joint project by the city and the school district. It's a great place to mess around on an off-road bike. I think the rec will lend you a bike if you don't have one, but I'm not sure about that. This facility is the site of the Idaho State Pump Track Championships every July.
Ketchum Bike Park, Pump Park
700 2nd AveThis was built as a joint project by the city and the school district. It's a great place to mess around on an off-road bike. I think the rec will lend you a bike if you don't have one, but I'm not sure about that. This facility is the site of the Idaho State Pump Track Championships every July.
Shopping
Everything for the outdoors... clothes, camping gear, bikes, kayaks, etc.
9 locals recommend
Backwoods Mountain Sports
711 N Main StEverything for the outdoors... clothes, camping gear, bikes, kayaks, etc.
Drinks & Nightlife
Whiskey Jacques'
251 N Main StLive music... check the paper.