15 days in Idaho Itinerary

Created using Inspirock Idaho trip planner
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Make it your trip
Fly
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Coeur d'Alene
— 3 nights
Drive
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McCall
— 1 night
Drive
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Boise
— 5 nights
Drive
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Idaho Falls
— 2 nights
Drive
5
Almo
— 1 night
Drive
6
Twin Falls
— 2 nights
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Coeur d'Alene — 3 nights

Discover out-of-the-way places like Arboretum & Botanical Garden and Coeur d'Alene City Park and Independence Point. Venture out of the city with trips to Farragut State Park (in Athol) and Wallace (Oasis Bordello Museum, Northern Pacific Depot, &more).

To find traveler tips, photos, maps, and more tourist information, go to the Coeur d'Alene trip planner.

Newark to Coeur d'Alene is an approximately 8.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of train and bus. Traveling from Newark to Coeur d'Alene, you'll gain 3 hours due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Newark in May, expect Coeur d'Alene to be a bit cooler, temps between 68°F and 44°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to McCall.
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McCall — 1 night

Start off your visit on the 21st (Sun): fly down the slopes at Brundage Mountain Resort and then let the river carry you with a rafting and tubing tour.

To find reviews, where to stay, and more tourist information, you can read our McCall trip itinerary site.

Traveling by car from Coeur d'Alene to McCall takes 5 hours. Traveling from Coeur d'Alene to McCall, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. In May, McCall is slightly colder than Coeur d'Alene - with highs of 62°F and lows of 36°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 21st (Sun) so you can go by car to Boise.
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Boise — 5 nights

City of Trees

You'll discover tucked-away gems like Warhawk Air Museum and Julia Davis Park. Next up on the itinerary: stroll around Camel's Back Park, get to know the fascinating history of Freak Alley Gallery, see the interesting displays at Basque Museum & Cultural Center, and get curious at Discovery Center of Idaho.

For where to stay, reviews, ratings, and tourist information, go to the Boise trip itinerary builder.

You can drive from McCall to Boise in 2.5 hours. Another option is to take a bus. Traveling from McCall in May, expect Boise to be somewhat warmer, temps between 73°F and 48°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 26th (Fri) so you can go by car to Idaho Falls.
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Idaho Falls — 2 nights

Kick off your visit on the 27th (Sat): see the interesting displays at Collector Corner Museum, examine the collection at Museum of Clean, and then contemplate the geological forces at Hell's Half Acre Lava Field. On the next day, take in nature's colorful creations at Japanese Pavilion, then get to know the resident critters at Idaho Falls Zoo, and then test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms.

To find ratings, reviews, traveler tips, and more tourist information, use the Idaho Falls trip itinerary builder site.

You can drive from Boise to Idaho Falls in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a bus. Traveling from Boise in May, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit cooler in Idaho Falls, with lows of 39°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Sun) early enough to drive to Almo.
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Almo — 1 night

On the 29th (Mon), identify plant and animal life at City Of Rocks National Reserve.

To find photos, where to stay, reviews, and more tourist information, go to the Almo itinerary planner.

Getting from Idaho Falls to Almo by car takes about 2.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 69°F in May, and nighttime lows around 42°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Twin Falls.
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Twin Falls — 2 nights

Start off your visit on the 30th (Tue): hike along Snake River Canyon Trail, then admire the majestic nature at Malad Gorge State Park, and then contemplate the waterfront views at Hagerman State Fish Hatchery.

To find photos, reviews, traveler tips, and other tourist information, refer to the Twin Falls travel itinerary planner.

Traveling by car from Almo to Twin Falls takes 1.5 hours. May in Twin Falls sees daily highs of 70°F and lows of 44°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 31st (Wed) to allow enough time to fly back home.
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Idaho travel guide

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The Gem State
The mountainous state of Idaho houses some of the country's largest stretches of unspoiled nature. There are plenty of opportunities for adventurous holidays here, with rapids, canyons, snow-capped mountains, expansive lakes, and waterfalls higher than Niagara Falls. Those on vacation with access to a car can enjoy some of the most scenic drives in the nation while traversing Idaho's rugged landscape. Boise, the state's capital and most populous city, provides cultural attractions such as museums, galleries, and theater. The students of Boise State University contribute to the city's vibrant and growing nightlife scene.
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