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Family Fun

Choose Idaho as the destination for your next family vacation and create memories that last a lifetime. From heart-racing roller coasters to relaxed getaways at scenic guest ranches, the Gem State offers adventurous fun for the whole family.

Amusement & Water Parks

Get ready for a wild ride at Idaho’s thrilling amusement and water parks. Take on the topsy-turvy twists and turns of the Corkscrew at Silverwood Theme Park, or dive into a splashy, high-velocity ride on the Viper’s Vortex at Roaring Springs.

little boys watching people ride a twisting roller coaster at Silverwood Theme Park
Buckle up for fun at Silverwood Theme Park.

Swimming at the Lava Hot Springs Olympic Swimming Pool & Waterpark.
Find family fun at the Lava Hot Springs Olympic Swimming Complex.

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Watch sheep graze through green pastures near Stanley, Idaho.

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Spend the day adventuring in picturesque Coeur d’Alene.

Wildlife

Take your family on an exciting wildlife adventure and catch a glimpse of bald eagles, otters, grizzly bears and several other species amidst Idaho’s wildlife preserves and nature centers.

Family Adventures

From exhilarating zip line rides in a canyon to peaceful horseback ride through pristine backcountry, Idaho offers plenty of outdoor activities for adventurers of all ages.

three kids jumping out of a speedboat docked at Priest Lake's beach
Hop on a speedboat and embark on a family adventure at Priest Lake.

Admiring the Perrine Bridge in the summer.
Take in unbelievable views of the Snake River Canyon at Perrine Bridge.

museum exhibit
Learn all kinds of spectacular spud facts at the Idaho Potato Museum.

daughter and parents riding horses on a grassy, tree-lined hill at Western Pleasure Guest Ranch
Saddle up for family fun at Western Pleasure Guest Ranch.

Educational Fun

Who said learning can’t be an adventure? Take the family on an Idaho-infused field trip and explore state-of-the-art planetariums, interactive children’s museums, silver mines and more.