Winter truly is the most wonderful time of the year in Idaho. Unlike most of the country, winter is a prime time to be outdoors for Idahoans. Skiing, snowshoeing, and snowmobiling, are all awesome ways to experience the magic of winter in Idaho. However, if you’re looking for a more family-friendly outdoor activity, you’re going to want to check out this outdoor skating rink in Sun Valley. This world famous rink is the perfect way to spend a chilly winter day
In a way, Sun Valley could be considered Idaho’s “Hollywood.” When the Sun Valley Lodge and Sun Valley Resort opened nearly 80 years ago, it quickly became a hot spot of celebrities flocking to the area for their winter vacations.
Sun Valley Resort/Facebook The lodge housed many famous celebrities over the years including Marilyn Monroe, Robert Kennedy, and Clint Eastwood. This place has seen its fair share of stars!
Even the lodge’s ice skating rink has entertained world class, Olympic athletes. The Sun Valley skating rink is world-famous for being one of the few outdoor skating rinks in the country that is open year round.
Sun Valley Resort/Facebook When you visit the rink, you might just find yourself rubbing elbows with an Olympian practicing for their next competition!
The rink boasts some of the best views you could possibly imagine. As you glide around the rink, you’ll find yourself feeling like you’re in a scene from a snow globe!
George Rausch/GoogleMaps Although the rink is open year round, winter is the best time to enjoy a night of skating. There’s nothing like witnessing the lodge all dressed up in Christmas lights and thick blankets of snow covering the entire area!
The outdoor rink is open daily from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. A full skate shop is located on the premises and skating equipment is available to rent. Admission to the rink is only $12 for adults, $10 for kids ages 6-12, and free for kids under the age of 5.
carrollhouse/TripAdvisor Skating classes are also held on Fridays from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. for beginners! Group and private lessons are held by actual Olympic medalists like Linda Fratianne!
Whatever you do, don’t miss out on a chance to watch an ice show at the skating rink!
Sun Valley Resort/Facebook Shows are held throughout the year but the skating rink is particularly well known for their “Summer on the Ice” series. Every summer, ice skating stars are showcased in these incredibly entertaining shows.
Skating around this pristine ice rink is wicked fun that the whole family can enjoy! Whether you choose to watch on the sidelines or test out your skating abilities on the ice, you’re sure to make some unforgettable winter memories.
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Sun Valley Resort/Facebook
The lodge housed many famous celebrities over the years including Marilyn Monroe, Robert Kennedy, and Clint Eastwood. This place has seen its fair share of stars!
When you visit the rink, you might just find yourself rubbing elbows with an Olympian practicing for their next competition!
George Rausch/GoogleMaps
Although the rink is open year round, winter is the best time to enjoy a night of skating. There’s nothing like witnessing the lodge all dressed up in Christmas lights and thick blankets of snow covering the entire area!
carrollhouse/TripAdvisor
Skating classes are also held on Fridays from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. for beginners! Group and private lessons are held by actual Olympic medalists like Linda Fratianne!
Shows are held throughout the year but the skating rink is particularly well known for their “Summer on the Ice” series. Every summer, ice skating stars are showcased in these incredibly entertaining shows.
Renato M/TripAdvisor
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