Idaho Family Attractions

Bringing the kids along? The whole family is sure to find entertainment at countless family-friendly attractions in Idaho. For family fun, let Choice Hotels^® help you find the perfect attraction for your next family adventure.

In the Central Region

Liberty Theatre Company of Fools
110 N. Main Street
Hailey, ID   83333
208-788-6520

The Liberty Theatre Company of Fools has a rich history. In 1992, Artistic Directory Rusty Wilson founded the Company of Fools, and to his delight in 1996 actor Bruce Willis invited the company to continue its work at his theatre in Hailey. See the results at the Liberty Theatre, only in Hailey.

Ketchum/Sun Valley Heritage Museum
180 1st Avenue E
Ketchum, ID   83340
208-726-8118

Many ride ski lifts, but there are very few who know that the chair lift was invented and first used in Ketchum, Idaho. The Ketchum/Sun Valley Heritage Museum maintains a dedication to the preservation of the natural heritage of the Upper Wood River Valley and the rich history the ski industry has brought here.

In the Eastern Region

The Art Museum of Eastern Idaho
300 S. Capital Avenue
Idaho Falls, ID  
208-524-7777

The Art Museum of Eastern Idaho is a respected institution dedicated to the preservation of art history and great works of art in the state of Idaho. It also hosts many kid-friendly programs such as arts & crafts sessions and theatrical programs designed to educate and inspire young minds.

In North Central

Canoe Idaho
39063 Highway 95
Spalding, ID   83402
208-843-7001

Canoe Idaho has its headquarters at a very distinctive location: it is at this point that Lewis and Clark, the legendary explorers, finally reaches navigable waters, months after enduring a grueling crossing of the Bitterroot Mountains. Learn from an interpretive sign, which relates information about the expedition.

Heart of the Monster
39063 Highway 95
Spalding, ID   83540
208-843-7001

Located in Nez Perce National Historical Park, the Heart of the Monster is the legendary birthplace of the Nez Perce Tribe of Native Americans. Located on the pristine banks of the Clearwater River south of Kemiah, many families delight in learning all about the legend and its implications in the present day.

In the Northern Region

Coeur d'Alene Summer Theatre
1000 W Garden Ave
Coeur d'Alene, ID   83814
208-769-7780

The Coeur d'Alene Summer Theatre is one of Idaho's oldest performance organizations, and is dedicating to making sure that local theatre flourishes. Indeed, it's held up to its job well, and now in the summertime families can enjoy one of many productions which will delight and enthrall visitors both young and old alike.

Panida Theater
330 N. First Avenue
Sandpoint, ID   83864
208-255-7801

The Panida Theater of Sandpoint is a community-owned theater with a history that will boggle your mind. Reflecting on the rich spirit and the inventiveness of its owners, the theater was founded in 1927, built in an architectural style similar to the Spanish Mission Style which is so well-known today. Today, cultural and family-friendly events often make a stop-off at the theater.

In the South Central Region

Ballard Family Dairy & Cheese
1764 S. 2100 East
Gooding, ID   83330

Head to Ballard Family Dairy & Cheese with the whole family and explore the various facets of the dairy-making process. From the flash-pasteurization of the milk to the cheese fermentation ritual, there's truly something for everyone at this fantastic Idaho dairy destination.

Hands-On!
147 Shoshone Street North
Twin Falls, ID  
208-736-4475

Explore this fantastic South Idahoan destination with the whole family, and they'll be thanking you for days. Kids and adults alike will have a blast designing their own pottery and enjoying the process all the way from the kiln to the final stroke of paint. Make your own mosaic, infuse glass with metal, and more at Hands-On!

In the Southwestern Region

Idaho Shakespeare Festival
5657 Warm Springs Ave
Boise, ID   83716
208-429-9908

Who's everyone's favorite playwright? All right, some of the modernists out there may not be mouthing his name, but we're sure that everyone reading this has at least heard of William Shakespeare, the great English poet and playwright. The Shakespeare Festival produces the author's works at a stunning outdoor amphitheatre every summer.

Starlight Mountain Theatre
850 S. Middle Fork Road
Garden Valley, ID   83622
208-462-5523

Starlight Mountain Theatre offers everyone the chance to see a professional production of a real live Broadway musical. As an added benefit, guests will enjoy a pristine mountain setting, near the Middle Fork of the Payette River in Crouch, Idaho. Actors from all over the country come to perform for audiences of all ages at this stellar venue.

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