Lying in the midst of the Wood River Valley, with the Big Wood River at its heart, Hailey is Idaho's hometown in the mountains. It is located just 11 miles south of the resort towns of Ketchum and Sun Valley and offers the same great access to year-round recreation. Do some skiing over at Bald Mountain, enjoy the great fly fishing the area has to offer, bike the Wood River Trail, visit nearby Sun Valley for ice skating, hockey, or one of the many summer and fall concerts held in the area. Hailey has a down-home feel with something to offer everybody.
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Hailey, Idaho is a scenic mountain town located in the heart of the Wood River Valley. Conveniently located 11 miles south of the resort towns of Ketchum and Sun Valley, Hailey offers visitors it's own blend of mountain hospitality along with unique independent businesses, top notch shopping, dining and events.
The Friedman Memorial Airport is located in Hailey and services the Wood River Valley including Sun Valley and Ketchum. The airport is only a mile south of the main downtown center of Hailey. Lodging options include the unpretentious Airport Inn located directly across from the airport as well as other hotels located closer to the downtown core, walking distance from shops and dining.
For those in town for a ski vacation, Hailey is a short drive north (approx. 11 miles) to the Sun Valley Resort and Bald Mountain Ski Area. Hailey offers guests some slightly more affordable lodging options while those looking for luxury can choose to stay closer to the Resort in downtown Ketchum or Sun Valley.
Bellevue is 4 miles South
Sun Valley is 10 miles North
Twin Falls is 72 miles South
