
Highest-rated things to do in Idaho by visitors
When planning your next holiday, you might feel an instinctual pull toward destinations that would take you across oceans, like Tokyo or Paris, but there are experiences closer to home that will have you thinking twice before booking a trip abroad ever again.
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Indeed, even if you've lived in Idaho your whole life, you might be surprised by just how many top-rated things you've yet to cross off your list. From architectural wonders and picturesque views to historical museums and other must-see sights, you'll find your appreciation for Idaho reignited just by reading through this list of top-rated things to do.
Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated things to do in Idaho using data from Tripadvisor. Tripadvisor ranks places using a combination of metrics, including overall rating, reviews, and number of page views. As a result, an activity with a 5 out of 5 overall rating might rank lower than one with a 4 out of 5. Data is as of Aug. 15, 2025.
Whether you're a family of five traveling in a recreational vehicle or a duo of friends looking for a quick getaway in Idaho, read on for a list of sights you could easily plan a trip around.

#30. Hell's Half Acre
- Rating: 4.4/5 (147 reviews)
- City: not available
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#29. Schweitzer
- Rating: 4.4/5 (375 reviews)
- City: Sandpoint
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#28. North Idaho Centennial Trail
- Rating: 4.7/5 (188 reviews)
- City: Coeur d Alene
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#27. Kathryn Albertson Park
- Rating: 4.7/5 (285 reviews)
- City: Boise
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#26. Idaho Potato Museum
- Rating: 4.2/5 (383 reviews)
- City: Blackfoot
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#25. Bogus Basin Mountain Recreation Area
- Rating: 4.4/5 (244 reviews)
- City: Boise
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#24. Warhawk Air Museum
- Rating: 4.7/5 (266 reviews)
- City: Nampa
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#23. Boise Art Glass
- Rating: 4.8/5 (106 reviews)
- City: Boise
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#22. Idaho State Capitol Building
- Rating: 4.5/5 (762 reviews)
- City: Boise
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#21. Hiawatha Mountain Bike Trail
- Rating: 4.3/5 (423 reviews)
- City: not available
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#20. Perrine Bridge
- Rating: 4.6/5 (894 reviews)
- City: Twin Falls
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#19. Burgdorf Hot Springs
- Rating: 4.7/5 (106 reviews)
- City: McCall
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#18. Idaho Botanical Garden
- Rating: 4.5/5 (410 reviews)
- City: Boise
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#17. Yellowstone Bear World
- Rating: 4.1/5 (628 reviews)
- City: Rexburg
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#16. Payette Lake
- Rating: 4.8/5 (315 reviews)
- City: McCall
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#15. Sun Valley Resort
- Rating: 4.4/5 (312 reviews)
- City: Sun Valley
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#14. Morrison-Knudsen Nature Center
- Rating: 4.6/5 (161 reviews)
- City: Boise
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#13. Redfish Lake
- Rating: 4.7/5 (380 reviews)
- City: Stanley
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#12. Idaho Falls River Walk
- Rating: 4.7/5 (340 reviews)
- City: not available
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#11. Tubbs Hill Nature Trails
- Rating: 4.7/5 (846 reviews)
- City: Coeur d Alene
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#10. Idaho Falls Temple & Visitors' Center
- Rating: 5.0/5 (989 reviews)
- City: not available
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#9. Mesa Falls
- Rating: 4.8/5 (438 reviews)
- City: Ashton
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#8. Lava Hot Springs Foundation World Famous Hot Springs
- Rating: 4.5/5 (716 reviews)
- City: Lava Hot Springs
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#7. World Center For Birds of Prey
- Rating: 4.6/5 (747 reviews)
- City: Boise
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#6. Craters of the Moon National Monument
- Rating: 4.6/5 (1,335 reviews)
- City: Arco
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#5. Silverwood Theme Park
- Rating: 4.2/5 (1,398 reviews)
- City: Athol
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#4. Boise River Greenbelt
- Rating: 4.8/5 (1,485 reviews)
- City: Boise
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#3. Old Idaho Penitentiary
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,036 reviews)
- City: Boise
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#2. Coeur d'Alene Lake
- Rating: 4.8/5 (1,434 reviews)
- City: Coeur d Alene
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#1. Shoshone Falls
- Rating: 4.6/5 (2,080 reviews)
- City: Twin Falls
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This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 51 states.