State Spotlight:
Idaho

With its breathtaking landscapes and world-class venues, Idaho has become a premier destination for sports of every kind. The state’s natural terrain sets the stage for unforgettable competition—from mountain biking and skiing to whitewater rafting and trail running—while its modern facilities provide the infrastructure needed for top-level tournaments and events. Multi-field complexes, indoor arenas, aquatic centers, and championship golf courses make it easy to host year-round competitions in every season.

Courtesy City of Pocatello

With its breathtaking landscapes and world-class venues, Idaho has become a premier destination for sports of every kind. The state’s natural terrain sets the stage for unforgettable competition—from mountain biking and skiing to whitewater rafting and trail running—while its modern facilities provide the infrastructure needed for top-level tournaments and events. Multi-field complexes, indoor arenas, aquatic centers, and championship golf courses make it easy to host year-round competitions in every season.

Boise

Boise’s downtown core is walkable and offers a welcoming atmosphere with its friendly locals, extraordinary cleanliness and rich mix of local restaurants, breweries and shops. In Boise, you’ll find everything from live music and public art to historic architecture and vibrant farmers’ markets—all set against a backdrop of mountain views and easy access to nature.

Hotel Rooms: 6,400 countywide
Hotel tax rate: 13 percent
Major Facilities:
  • Idaho Central Arena offers more than 22,000 unobstructed square feet
  • Optimist Youth Sports Complex features 16 football fields and 16 soccer fields
  • ExtraMile Arena is a multipurpose venue with a seating capacity of 12,644
  • Simplot Sports Complex has 20 11v11 fields

 

Convention Center:

Boise Centre sits in downtown Boise, making it walkable to more than 2,000 hotel rooms, and has more than 86,000 square feet of meeting space.

Contact:

Visit Boise, boise.org

Coeur D’Alene

Coeur D’Alene is known for its wintertime beauty and recreational opportunities, but there’s plenty to do here year-round in this charming town.

Hotel Rooms: 2,500
Major Facilities:
  • Ramsey Park is a 30-acre park that includes five softball diamonds, tennis courts, and more
  • Lookout Pass Ski & Recreation Area offers more than 1,000 acres of skiable terrain
  • Route of the Hiawatha offers 15 miles of mountain biking trails
Contact:

Coeur D’Alene CVB, www.coeurdalene.org

Idaho Falls

Idaho Falls, located in the southeastern region of Idaho, is an appealing and unique destination for sporting events. With its growing infrastructure, scenic beauty, and diverse range of outdoor and indoor sports venues, Idaho Falls has everything organizers and participants need.

Hotel Rooms: 1,200
Hotel tax rate: 13 percent
Major Facilities:
  • Mountain America Center is a 48,000-square-foot multipurpose venue that houses Hero Arena, a 6,000-seat venue
  • Blue Cross of Idaho Conference Center sits in downtown Idaho Falls and offers 11,000 square feet of space to host all sorts of events.
Contact:

Visit Idaho Falls, visitidahofalls.com

Pocatello

Nestled in the high desert mountains of southeast Idaho is Pocatello. The community has an awesome culture, great people, and exciting options for families in both the summer and winter seasons, while the venues are modern, accessible, and family-friendly for those participating or watching.

Hotel Rooms: 1,600
Hotel tax rate: 13 percent
Major Facilities:
  • Mountain View Event Center is a 40,000-square-foot multipurpose venue with two full-size high school basketball courts, one full-size college basketball court, six regulation-size volleyball courts, and 10 pickleball courts
  • Idaho State University’s ICCU Dome is a multipurpose indoor facility
Contact:

Visit Pocatello, visitpocatello.com.