You might not hear very many people planning on an extended vacation to Idaho the way they brag about a trip to Vegas, New York, or even Disney World. But for those who overlook the Gem State, no matter the reason, here are just a few reasons why you shouldn’t.

1. We are the ORIGINAL home of the blue turf.
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2. The pies here are baller.
Trudy's Kitchen - Idaho City
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Oh Trudy's... how I adore thee.
3. And finger steaks + fry sauce = absolute win.
Westside Drive-in Finger Steaks
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Or any other sauce. They're utter perfection, all around.
4. Plus, our skyline looks like this.
Idaho landscape
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5. Finding outdoor adventure is seriously too easy here.
Idaho rock climning
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6. And small businesses are where it's at.
Idaho City, Idaho
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No corporate skyscrapers, here!

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7. There are SO many more ways to enjoy the water than just at a beach.
Idaho Recreation - paddleboarding
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8. But we do have plenty of beaches here, too!
Idaho lake beach
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9. In Idaho, getting lost is never a bad thing.
Idaho mountains
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10. Even celebrities can't resist the lure of our quaint mountain towns.
Sun Valley Idaho
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Aaron Paul, Bruce Willis, Demi Moore, and so many others vacation in Sun Valley. You never know who you'll run into!
11. We're no Miami... but we have some seriously swanky resorts.
Coeur d'Alene Resort
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Floating golf courses, sky-high penthouses... you name it.
12. And our summer festivals are BEYOND epic... so you'll never run out of things to do.
Treefort Music Festival
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Move over, Coachella. We got this.

Agreed? I don’t know about you, but I’m okay with our big-little state being underrated! How about you?

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