Fly Fishing with Silver Creek Outfitters
Beginners can learn to cast and catch, while seasoned fly fishers will get access to the best local waters, all under the guidance of master instructors. Come for the fishing, stay for the stunning scenery.
Things to Do in Ketchum & Sun Valley
Ketchum and Sun Valley have been pulling people to the mountains for the better part of a century, and the town still feels like a town. Gold Medal water, hundreds of miles of trail, and the kind of place where the day's plan gets made over coffee and finished over a long dinner. Figuring out what to do in Sun Valley ranges from casting a line on Silver Creek to riding a cruiser bike out to the Sawtooth Botanical Garden to paddling the impossibly clear waters of Redfish Lake with the peaks stacked up behind you. These are the things to do in Sun Valley worth building a trip around. This is your local's guide to the season: where to go, what to book, and when to just wander.
Guided Wildflower Hikes with Sun Valley Guides
Explore Sun Valley’s spectacular mountain flora alongside expert naturalists. The guided hikes wind through spectacular mountain trails where flowers are currently blooming best.
Picturesque Golfing
With abundant sunshine and your choice of three exceptional public courses with 360 degree views of the Wood River Valley, visitors will find a golfing paradise in Ketchum. For those looking for a casual option, tee off at the family-friendly 18-hole Sawtooth putting course.
Cruise to Sawtooth Botanical Gardens
Rent a complimentary Limelight cruiser bike and make your way to Ketchum’s garden paradise, a celebration of native and cultivated plants that flourish at high altitude. The seven-mile round-trip ride is part of the serene experience.
Water Activities on Redfish Lake
Crystal-clear Redfish Lake is named for the brilliant sockeye salmon that used to return from the Pacific Ocean in such numbers that the lake would shimmer red. The perfect summer escape, the lake offers kayaking, canoeing, boating, and stand-up paddleboarding. Take a refreshing dip or take in the views paddling the pristine waters.
Limelight Adventures & Happenings
From dark sky stargizing and bike tours to fireside gatherings and live music, there's always something happening at Limelight. Explore the adventures that put you right in the landscape, or check out our lineup of events—open to guests and locals alike.
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Highlights include fly fishing the legendary Silver Creek and Big Wood River, wildflower hikes in the Sawtooth range, water activities on Redfish Lake, golf, and stargazing in the country's first Dark Sky Reserve. Limelight Ketchum's concierge team can book guided outings and share local favorites.
Summer in Sun Valley means fly fishing, hiking, mountain biking 400+ miles of singletrack, paddleboarding Redfish Lake, golf, and outdoor concerts, all a short trip from Limelight Ketchum in downtown Ketchum.
Beyond winter skiing at Baldy, the area offers summer fly fishing, hiking, biking, Redfish Lake, golf, the Sawtooth Botanical Garden, and a walkable downtown Ketchum arts and dining scene.
Ketchum sits near some of the West's best fly fishing, including the legendary Silver Creek and the Big Wood River, both known for wild trout. Limelight Ketchum's concierge can arrange guided trips with local outfitters.
Yes. Families can hike, paddle Redfish Lake, visit the Sawtooth Botanical Garden, and explore downtown Ketchum. Limelight Ketchum's concierge can plan activities for every age.
There's a reason to visit Sun Valley in just about any season. Summer, from late spring through early fall, is prime for fly fishing on Silver Creek, hiking and biking the trails, and lake days at Redfish. Winter brings classic skiing and riding on Bald Mountain, one of the best pitches in the country. The quieter stretches of late spring and late fall have a slower, more local feel all their own. Whatever you're planning around, Limelight Ketchum puts you steps from Main Street and the mountains beyond.