July is quickly approaching, and many Idahoans are looking to get out of dodge for some much-needed time away with friends and family. There's just something about July, and the 4th of July that makes us want to kick back and truly enjoy summer.

Thankfully, we've got a lot of really great places here in Idaho worth visiting, and today we're going to share the 3 highest-rated cities worth traveling to in July, including things to do there and details about why these cities are great options.

Boise, Idaho

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Google Maps | Randolfo Santos
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You guessed it! One thing we should be grateful for, is that we already live in one of the best cities in Idaho. Boise is the capital of Idaho, and it is hands down a thriving city with a blend of downtown areas, urban amenities, shops, restaurants, entertainment venues, and natural beauty and outdoors attractions.

Sun Valley, Idaho

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Google Maps | Bill Evjen
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Sun Valley is another well-known city in Idaho, particularly famous for its ski resort. Although, it is a popular summer destination that offers all kinds of things to do, such as hiking, mountain biking, fishing, golfing, and horseback riding etc. I believe they've also got an all year-round ice skating rink at one of the resorts.

Coeur d'Alene, Idaho

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Google Maps | Nik Cannell
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Coeur d'Alene is often considered one of Idaho's top tourist destinations. It is known for its incredible lake, which is one of the nation's deepest and prettiest lakes. In fact, for many years, Coeur d'Alene has been rated one of the best lake towns in the country. The city also has a charming downtown area with shops, restaurants, and galleries.

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