4 Cool Winter Day Trips 4 Hours from Boise

Idaho's Winter Activities & Attractions

Are you an outdoor enthusiast or nature-lover on the hunt for a great winter day trip? Maybe you're a Boise local search of the perfect frosty getaway for you and your family but you don't feel like traveling too far from the city.

Whatever you're looking for, you can probably find it a lot closer to the City of Trees than you might imagine.

While it's true Idaho winters bring a biting cold, hunkering down indoors would means you and your could miss out on the magic that blankets the region during the chilly months.

Idaho is home to a wide range of recreational cold weather activities and attractions for locals and visitors alike. From skiing and snowboarding to snowshoeing and ice fishing, the Gem State has it all and really, so does Boise!

Idaho's Best Winter Weather Day Trips

We'll be honest: we hate long car trips in crappy weather. And we're pretty sure we're not alone on that. That's why we're highlighting four of our favorite winter day trips no more than four hours from Boise in the gallery below.

Get ready for a look at some of Idaho's most exhilarating, awe-inspiring destinations that won't take you too far from the Treasure Valley.

From venturing through pristine state parks to indulging in dreamy hot springs on snow-capped mountains, our list has something for everyone.

⬇️ Scroll on for four of Idaho's best winter day trips close to Boise!

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