Idaho is the perfect place to explore. You can head into the mountains, go on a hike, or take a road trip. In fact, we’ve put together dozens of road trips that take you to historic sites, incredible restaurants, and to even some haunted destinations that are sure to send a chill down your spine. But, if you are just looking for something relaxing and beautiful at any time of the year, this road trip is for you. Traveling just over 450 miles, you will visit some of the most scenic parts of Idaho, regardless of the weather outside. Hop in your car and let’s go!
Google Maps This road trip begins in Boise and takes you into the panhandle. If you complete this road trip in its entirety, you will travel approximately 450 miles. We suggest breaking this road trip into multiple days so you have plenty of time to stop, explore, and admire Idaho’s beauty. Use this interactive map to customize this road trip based on your desired starting and ending locations.
Idaho Botanical Garden, Boise
Idaho Botanical Garden/Facebook The Idaho Botanical Garden is beautiful under a blanket of snow or when the flowers are in full bloom. Walk around and admire this gorgeous garden and, if time allows, even participate in one of the many events or classes held throughout the year. This is a great way to stay in the city and still escape into nature. 2355 Old Penitentiary Rd, Boise, ID 83712, USA
Boise River Greenbelt, Boise
Boise River Greenbelt/Facebook The Boise River Greenbelt is a 25-mile paved trail along the Boise River. It is considered one of the best river walks in the country as it takes you through gorgeous landscapes, to numerous parks, and over more than a dozen bridges. Our favorite time to walk the greenbelt is in Autumn when the fall foliage reaches its peak. Boise River Greenbelt, Boise, ID, USA
Confluence Overlook, Near Lewiston
bpperry/iStock Via Getty Images Plus The Confluence Overlook is located on Highway 95, just north of Lewiston and on your way to Moscow. This overlook is breathtaking year round but particularly on a clear day when you can see Hells Canyon, the Bitterroot and Wallowa Mountains, and the Snake and Clearwater Rivers. Lewiston, ID 83501, USA
The Palouse
Lifeinprint_Steiner/iStock VIa Getty Images Plus Did you know that some of the most beautiful hills in America are found in northern Idaho? The Palouse is one region of Idaho that is absolutely stunning. Located near Moscow, this area features small hills that were formed thousands of years ago and made from dust and silt. While beautiful all year, the harvest is particularly stunning when all you can see are rolling hills of gold. Moscow, ID, USA
Lake Coeur d’Alene
Kirk Fisher/iStock Via Getty Images Plus Lake Coeur d’Alene is one of the most well-known lakes in Idaho and deserves a visit on every bucket list. This beautiful destination is also where you can take a lake cruise, stay in one of the best hotels in Idaho, explore the nearby scenic byway, and more. Lake Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, USA
Farragut State Park, Athol
Oleg L./Google Farragut State Park is one of the best state parks in Idaho. Located along the southern shore of Lake Pend Oreille, this incredible state park is pure beauty. During the summer you can hike, camp, boat, and fish. During the winter, this is an incredible destination for winter hiking, snowshoeing, and Nordic skiing. Farragut State Park, 13550 ID-54, Athol, ID 83801, USA
Schweitzer Mountain, Sandpoint
Schweitzer/Facebook The last stop on our road trip is at Schweitzer Mountain near Sandpoint. While this area is popular in the winter, we highly recommend visiting during the summer. This area turns into the ultimate playground with frisbee golf, ziplining, and mountain biking. During huckleberry season, you can even take a tour up the mountain to find some of the best huckleberry-picking spots in northern Idaho. Schweitzer, 10000 Schweitzer Mountain Rd, Sandpoint, ID 83864, USA
What other destinations would you add to this scenic road trip in Idaho? How would you customize this trip? We’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments!
Google Maps
This road trip begins in Boise and takes you into the panhandle. If you complete this road trip in its entirety, you will travel approximately 450 miles. We suggest breaking this road trip into multiple days so you have plenty of time to stop, explore, and admire Idaho’s beauty. Use this interactive map to customize this road trip based on your desired starting and ending locations.
Idaho Botanical Garden/Facebook
The Idaho Botanical Garden is beautiful under a blanket of snow or when the flowers are in full bloom. Walk around and admire this gorgeous garden and, if time allows, even participate in one of the many events or classes held throughout the year. This is a great way to stay in the city and still escape into nature.
2355 Old Penitentiary Rd, Boise, ID 83712, USA
Boise River Greenbelt/Facebook
The Boise River Greenbelt is a 25-mile paved trail along the Boise River. It is considered one of the best river walks in the country as it takes you through gorgeous landscapes, to numerous parks, and over more than a dozen bridges. Our favorite time to walk the greenbelt is in Autumn when the fall foliage reaches its peak.
Boise River Greenbelt, Boise, ID, USA
bpperry/iStock Via Getty Images Plus
The Confluence Overlook is located on Highway 95, just north of Lewiston and on your way to Moscow. This overlook is breathtaking year round but particularly on a clear day when you can see Hells Canyon, the Bitterroot and Wallowa Mountains, and the Snake and Clearwater Rivers.
Lewiston, ID 83501, USA
Lifeinprint_Steiner/iStock VIa Getty Images Plus
Did you know that some of the most beautiful hills in America are found in northern Idaho? The Palouse is one region of Idaho that is absolutely stunning. Located near Moscow, this area features small hills that were formed thousands of years ago and made from dust and silt. While beautiful all year, the harvest is particularly stunning when all you can see are rolling hills of gold.
Moscow, ID, USA
Kirk Fisher/iStock Via Getty Images Plus
Lake Coeur d’Alene is one of the most well-known lakes in Idaho and deserves a visit on every bucket list. This beautiful destination is also where you can take a lake cruise, stay in one of the best hotels in Idaho, explore the nearby scenic byway, and more.
Lake Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, USA
Oleg L./Google
Farragut State Park is one of the best state parks in Idaho. Located along the southern shore of Lake Pend Oreille, this incredible state park is pure beauty. During the summer you can hike, camp, boat, and fish. During the winter, this is an incredible destination for winter hiking, snowshoeing, and Nordic skiing.
Farragut State Park, 13550 ID-54, Athol, ID 83801, USA
Schweitzer/Facebook
The last stop on our road trip is at Schweitzer Mountain near Sandpoint. While this area is popular in the winter, we highly recommend visiting during the summer. This area turns into the ultimate playground with frisbee golf, ziplining, and mountain biking. During huckleberry season, you can even take a tour up the mountain to find some of the best huckleberry-picking spots in northern Idaho.
Schweitzer, 10000 Schweitzer Mountain Rd, Sandpoint, ID 83864, USA
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