One of the benefits of living in Idaho is you get to experience all four seasons. While each season has its own benefits, there is no doubt that fall in Idaho is one of the best. In fact, the Gem State is home to many small mountain towns that are absolutely mesmerizing during the autumn months, and because our fall season is typically short, you don’t want to miss out on these gorgeous sights. These small mountain towns in Idaho are scattered all over the state, so we’ve created this list of a few of our favorites to visit during the fall.

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What do you think about our list of beautiful mountain towns in Idaho? Are there any other small mountain towns in Idaho that you would add to it? If so, let us know in the comments!

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Where are the best places to view fall foliage in Idaho?

Idaho generally experiences peak fall foliage in October, and no matter where you're located, you're sure to enjoy a spectacular seasonal show. We love places like Palisades Reservoir, the Sawtooth Wilderness, Table Rock, Hayden Lake, Stevens Lake, Scotchman Peak, Cress Creek, and Lake Coeur d'Alene; but really, anywhere you go in Idaho is going to be beautiful in the autumn! For a fall foliage map of Idaho, be sure to check out this feature.

What are some beautiful mountain towns to visit for a fall getaway in Idaho?

Idaho is often underestimated and overlooked, when the truth is, it is one of the most beautiful states in the country -- especially in the height of fall foliage! One of our favorite fall getaways in Idaho is to the town of Sun Valley. This famous mountain town in central Idaho is legendary; it's where the world's first chairlifts were installed in 1936, helping to cement its status as a modern ski resort destination. (In fact, the oldest resort in America is in Sun Valley!) Here you'll find an abundance of winter activities to enjoy, from skiing and snowboarding to even sleigh rides and ice skating during the holidays. However, we happen to think fall is the prime time to visit this mountain town in Idaho. If you visit during the autumn months, you can enjoy amazing recreation such as hiking, horseback riding, fly-fishing, and golf, all surrounded by the spectacularly scenic autumn landscape of Idaho.

We actually put together this road trip to the best mountain towns in Idaho, and there are some really fantastic fall getaway options on this adventure! We love Ketchum and McCall for weekend vacations, and you can never go wrong with an autumn trip to Riggins, either!

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