Merlin’s Magic Lantern Cinema
Ketchum's beloved four-screen cinema, open for 38 years
Sun Valley, ID | active | 2 to 6 hours



Smiley Creek Lodge sits in the heart of the Sawtooth Valley, 37 miles north of Ketchum on Highway 75, framed by the granite spires of the Sawtooths. The lodge's snowmobile rental operation gives guests access to groomed trails that climb toward pristine alpine lakes and high-country vistas. Rentals feature current Ski-Doo machines; guided tours and unguided adventures available. The lodge also provides year-round lodging, a restaurant, a general store, and a full slate of summer wilderness activities — making it an ideal base camp for exploring the Sawtooth National Recreation Area in any season.
*Hours subject to change.
Visit the company's website for current details.
Overview
*Hours subject to change.
Visit the company's website for current details.
Overview
What's great
Sawtooth Valley Setting
Located 37 miles north of Ketchum, directly amid the granite spires of the Sawtooth Mountains.
What's unique
Year-Round Base Camp
Lodging, dining, a general store, and snowmobile rentals combine at one remote mountain location.
What's worth knowing
Winter Hours
Open daily 8am–6pm in winter; summer hours vary — call ahead to confirm current offerings.