A couple overlooking a ski village in the summer near the Limelight Hotel.

Limelight Hotels Summer 2019 Preview

In Aspen, Snowmass Village and Ketchum, our hearts and minds are still undeniably centered on snow. It has been a particularly good snowpack year across the Rocky Mountains, and we’re still savoring our turns when we’re not serving our guests. But choosing which season we love more — winter or summer — is like picking […]

The Limelight Ketchum Community Fund: 2018 Year End Review

The Limelight Ketchum Community Fund, founded in 2016, continued to grow in scope, influence, and capacity in 2018. The Fund, which now operates under a four-person board, donated $36,000 to thirteen organizations in the Wood River Valley region. Supported programs focused primarily on early childhood education, youth development groups, senior food services, and mental health […]

Ketchum Community

Ketchum, Idaho – Why We Love This Community

Ketchum is a mountain town with a proud past, but a firm belief that the present is the only place it wants to be. After opening our Ketchum location a handful of years ago, we’ve grown to recognize the Town even better, the Mountains and the People. In other words, we’ve recognized the sense of […]

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Celebrating 2018 & Looking Ahead to 2019

2018 at The Limelight As the end of the year fast approaches, we at Limelight want to take a moment to reflect and give thanks for some of the special moments in 2018 and give you a sneak peek into 2019. A lot has happened in our little mountain towns this year – from spring […]

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SUN VALLEY & ASPEN SKI CONDITIONS: WHAT TO EXPECT

The Limelight Hotels are proud to stake a claim of being “right in the middle of it all.” This frame of mind is particularly true during ski season. During peak skiing , our Aspen guests have over 5,300 acres of terrain at their ski tips. For our friends in Sun Valley, over 2,154 skiable acres […]

Ketchum Travel Guide

72 Hour Winter Travel Guide for Ketchum, Idaho

Time dictates most of our lives – what we can do, when, and for how long. If you’re a weekend warrior, it’s no secret that maximizing free time is just as important as having it in the first place. Bringing that mindset into a three-day getaway is the best way to maximize your vacation as […]

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7 Tips for Planning a Mountain Destination Wedding

Planning a mountain destination wedding is exciting, rewarding and (unfortunately) complicated! If you are planning to travel to the mountains to say, “I Do,” read our tips below to make sure your big day goes off without a hitch. Here are seven tips for planning a mountain wedding– whether atop a peak or in a […]

Downtown Ketchum

Downtown Ketchum Walking Tour: Seeing Ketchum on Foot

Even though your spirit may say no to a down day, your legs may scream for it. There’s no shame in giving the skis a rest, especially when there’s so much to do in Ketchum! Besides, the trails, rivers and lakes will be there for you to explore again the very next day. So, sleep […]

Bottles of wine waiting to be enjoyed in Sun Valley Idaho.

Where to Experience Wine in Sun Valley

Though Sun Valley is far from Sonoma County, we take our wine culture just as seriously, and our access to fine wines from around the world is exceptional for a rural mountain town. From wine auctions to wine bars, and vineyards to local tastings, you may not even need to visit Napa to get your […]

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Girls Trip! Weekend Itinerary for Sun Valley, Idaho

Not that anyone NEEDS an excuse to have a girls getaway weekend – just the fact that we all made it to Friday (again) warrants a vacation! BUT, from time to time, it’s nice to schedule a girls getaway because you need one, because it’s a bachelorette weekend, or maybe you’re having a small reunion […]

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Kid’s Summer Activities in Sun Valley, Idaho

CALLING KIDS OF ALL AGES (and parents who want some mom and dad time)! Ketchum and Sun Valley offer some of the most fun-filled summer activities a kid could dream up – some will take you through rivers and lakes, others will keep you close to town square, but all of them will be unforgettable! […]

Summer Adventure Bucket List in Sun Valley, Idaho

Sun Valley, Idaho prides itself on some of the top destination skiing in the country, but the true gem of our region may be found during the summer months. For adventure-seeking travelers or even established locals, outdoor adventure in Sun Valley is seemingly limitless. With The Limelight Hotel acting as a proverbial basecamp for thrillseekers, […]