• The Harriman, a Viceroy Resort — Ketchum —  The newest and buzziest addition to Ketchum. It has a full spa, an indoor thermal pool, a cold plunge, and a rooftop bar made for stargazing over the Central Idaho Dark Sky Reserve. If you want new and chic, this is your spot.
• Sun Valley Lodge — Sun Valley Village — The classic. Opened in the 1930s, the Lodge is pure Old Hollywood — think Marilyn Monroe, Clark Gable, and the walls of celebrity photos to prove it. If you love history with your luxury, this is the one. Book the celebrity suite if you really want to live the fantasy.
• Knob Hill Inn — Ketchum — Quiet luxury at its finest. Heated marble bathrooms, feather beds, and balconies with mountain views. The Grill downstairs is a cozy, fireside favorite with locals.
• Limelight Ketchum — Downtown Ketchum — Modern, polished, and walkable to town. It is a great choice if you prefer a contemporary feel.

• Michel’s Christiania — Ketchum — Classic French cuisine with deep Sun Valley roots. This is where Hemingway had his final dinner, and it still feels like a special-occasion spot.
• The Ram — Sun Valley Village — Sun Valley’s original restaurant, open since 1937. It is tucked inside the resort village and is as charming as it gets.
• Trail Creek Cabin — Sun Valley — A rustic, candlelit cabin just outside the village. It is very Ralph Lauren does the American West, and I am here for it.
• The Sawtooth Club — Ketchum — A Main Street institution known for its mesquite grill, voted the valley’s best restaurant five years running.
• Sun Valley Club — Sun Valley — The lunch spot, with a wraparound terrace and sweeping mountain views.
• Pioneer Saloon — Ketchum — Not fancy, but absolutely iconic. Dim lighting, Western artifacts on the walls, and prime rib. They do not take reservations, so go early.
• For drinks — Grab a rooftop cocktail at Warfield Distillery, then end the night with a nightcap at the Duchin Lounge inside the Lodge.
• Fiamma — Sun Valley — A stylish Italian option for pasta, wine, and a more modern dinner atmosphere when you want a break from classic Western fare.

• Panache — Sun Valley Village — The splurge stop in Sun Valley Village. Exclusive women’s clothing and the kind of après shoes that cost more than your ski boots.
• Brass Ranch — River Run + Sun Valley Village — Luxury skiwear and high-end accessories. A great place to start planning your winter wardrobe.
• The Picket Fence — Ketchum — A Ketchum institution since 1978, set in a red board-and-batten house and a restored 1884 church. Gorgeous linens, furniture, and home accents. As someone deep in a renovation, I could spend hours here.
• Bellissimo — Ketchum — Luxury tabletop, glassware, linens, and design-forward décor. Perfect for a hostess gift (for yourself).
• Understory — Sun Valley — A beautifully curated collective of home goods, vintage finds, textiles, and jewelry from independent makers.
• Maude’s Coffee & Clothes + The Gold Mine — A beautifully curated collective of home goods, vintage finds, textiles, and jewelry from independent makers.

• See the Aspens. Adam’s Gulch is an easy trail close to town that winds through golden aspen groves. Go as far as you like.
• Catch a fall festival. The Trailing of the Sheep Festival in early October is as charming as it sounds — yes, there are actual sheep parading down Main Street. The Sun Valley Jazz Festival follows in late October.
• Try fly fishing. Silver Creek and the Big Wood River are world-famous, and fall is one of the best times to go. Book a guide for a half day, even if you have never held a rod.
• Visit the Hemingway Memorial. A quiet spot overlooking Trail Creek, engraved with words about how much he loved the fall. Bring tissues.
• Take a day trip to Stanley. The drive over Galena Summit into the Sawtooth Mountains is breathtaking, and Redfish Lake is unforgettable. Leave room on your camera roll.

I have pulled together all of my favorite fall pieces for this trip — shop them below.

Sun Valley may be the most unexpected fall getaway on my list, but I have a feeling it will become a favorite. If you go, tell me everything.

xx,
Jess