Setting aside important time away from the hustle of life to make the most of a fun family getaway is worth your while in any season of the year. That said, when you’re lucky enough to be spending time away over the holidays and your vacation destination of choice happens to be Sun Valley, Idaho, you’re in for an exceptional experience from start to finish! Sun Valley is a beautiful and inviting holiday destination that comes with ample opportunities to capture your scenic moments together on camera as well. When you’re looking for just the right and festive backdrops in town, the following are the ideal places to take family holiday photos in Sun Valley.
Capture Local Christmas Trees as Your Holiday Backdrop
When you’re excited to infuse some traditional holiday backgrounds into your Sun Valley stay, you’ll find there are plenty of options to pick from both in Sun Valley Village and in nearby Hailey. In Sun Valley Village, you can gather your traveling crew for a great photo opportunity in front of the towering community Christmas tree that sits in front of the duck pond. If you find yourself in Sun Valley in mid-December, you might just be lucky enough to attend the annual Sun Valley tree lighting ceremony and capture the illuminated tree starting the first moment it lights up in front of a delighted crowd. Taking photos on the day of the tree lighting together comes with the added benefit of being able to enjoy free hot chocolate and cookies during the event as well as live holiday musical performances. Yet another great place to capture holiday photos in front of towering and festive trees is in Hailey. Here, the tree is set up at Town Center West where you can also attend an annual tree lighting event in December complete with a visit from Santa, music, food, and plenty of family-friendly fun!
Bring Your Camera to Ketchum Town Square
For Sun Valley-bound travelers making the most of a holiday stay, great photo opportunities are also waiting at Ketchum Town Square. The impressive tree set up here each year is always glittering in ornaments, ribbons, and décor that make for a fantastic backdrop for your seasonal photos. The many shops and eateries across Town Square are also decked out in festive style, providing even more options for capturing the holiday moments on camera. Many of the surrounding trees are dripping in hundreds of holiday lights, and it’s commonplace for Santa himself to make regular visits to Ketchum Town Square throughout December, expanding your seasonal photo options here even further.
Snap a Photo at the Sun Valley Christmas Eve Ice Show and Torchlight Parade
Sun Valley has something for everyone to enjoy over the holidays and if you find yourself here on Christmas Eve, you can always add the highly anticipated annual Ice Show and Torchlight Parade to your itinerary. Not only are these two popular local events must experience moments, but both provide some exceptional opportunities for one-of-a-kind holiday photos with the family as well. The Christmas Eve Ice Show is truly impressive, and the Torchlight Parade sees skiers zipping down the slopes with illuminated torches in hand to light up the fresh powder in glittering style. Make sure you have the right night setting on your camera before you pose, and it’s bound to be a breathtaking backdrop to your holiday photos this year!
Visit The Sun Valley Barn
For a touch of rustic charm and holiday nostalgia infused into your seasonal photos with the family, consider setting up in front of the Sun Valley Barn this year. This beautiful structure is frequently photographed with good reason but in the wintertime, its red façade stands out in the terrain in a particularly eye-catching fashion. The barn dates back to a construction time in the early 1880s and today, continues to be a place people flock to enjoy a scenic moment. From the rich history the barn evokes to the beautiful mountains in the background, you won’t have any trouble getting just the right angle on your picture-perfect holiday photo of everyone in the family.
Book Your Holiday Moments Worth Capturing in Sun Valley Today
No matter when you arrive in Sun Valley to enjoy the best of holiday fun, or how long you can stay to savor the experience, the team at Abode Sun Valley will make sure you have luxurious accommodations in place to top things off in style starting on day one of your festive journey. Be sure to reach out today to learn more about our inviting and ideally located vacation rentals that will keep you close to the holiday events and attractions you can’t wait to enjoy while providing you with world-class comforts, features, furnishings, and amenities too. We look forward to seeing you in Sun Valley this holiday season!
