8 days in Idaho Itinerary

From its main thoroughfare, Boise greets visitors with a view of downtown framed by the foothills of the Rocky Mountains.

Start off your visit on the 10th (Thu): look for all kinds of wild species at World Center For Birds of Prey and then stop by Cinder Wines. On the 11th (Fri), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: see the interesting displays at Warhawk Air Museum, then steep yourself in history at Old Idaho Penitentiary, and then hike along Boise River Greenbelt.

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San Jose to Boise is an approximately 4-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. The time zone changes from Pacific Standard Time to Mountain Standard Time, which is usually a 1 hour difference. Traveling from San Jose in September, Boise is slightly colder at night with lows of 54°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 11th (Fri) early enough to go by car to Twin Falls.

Twin Falls is the county seat and largest city of Twin Falls County, Idaho, United States. Start off your visit on the 12th (Sat): snap pictures at Perrine Bridge, then admire the sheer force of Shoshone Falls, and then see the interesting displays at Herrett Center for Arts and Science.

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Traveling by car from Boise to Twin Falls takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a shuttle. In September, daytime highs in Twin Falls are 76°F, while nighttime lows are 50°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Sat) to allow time to drive to Shoshone.

Shoshone is the county seat and largest city of Lincoln County, Idaho, United States. Kick off your visit on the 13th (Sun): take in breathtaking views at Black Magic Canyon, explore the fascinating underground world of Shoshone Indian Ice Caves, and then explore the fascinating underground world of Idaho's Mammoth Cave.

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You can drive from Twin Falls to Shoshone in an hour. Expect a daytime high around 76°F in September, and nighttime lows around 49°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 13th (Sun) early enough to travel to Arco.

Arco is a city in Butte County, Idaho, United States. Start off your visit on the 14th (Mon): explore the striking landscape at Craters of the Moon National Monument, stroll around Bottolfsen Park, then examine the collection at Lost Rivers Museum, and finally see the interesting displays at EBR-1.

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Drive from Shoshone to Arco in 1.5 hours. When traveling from Shoshone in September, plan for a bit cooler days and about the same nights in Arco: temperatures range from 69°F by day to 45°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Mon) to allow time to drive to Idaho Falls.

Idaho Falls is a city in and the county seat of Bonneville County, Idaho, United States, and is the largest city in Eastern Idaho. On the 15th (Tue), see the interesting displays at Idaho Potato Museum, examine the collection at Museum of Clean, and then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Trinity Episcopal Church. Here are some ideas for day two: admire the sheer force of Mesa Falls, then see the interesting displays at Collector Corner Museum, and then learn more about the world around you at Museum of Idaho.

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You can drive from Arco to Idaho Falls in 1.5 hours. Expect a bit warmer weather when traveling from Arco in September: highs in Idaho Falls hover around 75°F, while lows dip to 44°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 16th (Wed) early enough to travel to Coeur d'Alene.

Coeur d'Alene is the largest city and county seat of Kootenai County, Idaho, United States. On the 17th (Thu), look for all kinds of wild species at Tubbs Hill Nature Trails, then stop by KnitKnit, then explore the activities along Coeur d'Alene Lake, and finally take in the exciting artwork at The Art Spirit Gallery.

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The Route module can help you plan travel from Idaho Falls to Coeur d'Alene. Traveling from Idaho Falls to Coeur d'Alene, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Expect a daytime high around 72°F in September, and nighttime lows around 47°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Thu) to allow time to travel back home.