Overview
Burley is a city in Idaho and is in the center of an agricultural area along the Snake River plain. In times past, pioneers tread wearily through here on the Oregon Trail, traces of which you can still see today at Milner Park to the west of town.
2 sights · 1 things to do · 3 places to stay
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Best things about Burley
Cassia County Historical Society
Provides some background on the area, little oxcarts, tepees, prairie school houses, cabooses and things.
Milner Recreation Area
In this area along the Snake River, you can look for ruts and markings from the Oregon Trail, in addition to viewing wildlife or just enjoying the river.
Pomerelle Mountain Resort
Day and night skiing/snowboarding.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Jun–Sep. Summer highs reach about 82°F; winter lows dip to about 7°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb, Mar, Nov, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Dec and Jan. (climate data from nearby Craters of the Moon National Monument)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- TWF Joslin Field Magic Valley Regional Airport, Twin Falls — 36 mi away. Directions
- PIH Pocatello Regional Airport, Pocatello — 66 mi away. Directions
- BOI Boise Air Terminal/Gowen Field, Boise — 142 mi away (major hub). Directions
Intercity bus service is provided by Salt Lake Express and Greyhound.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Cassia County Historical Society, Milner Recreation Area
- Afternoon Pomerelle Mountain Resort
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
What to ask about, for your diet
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Map
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Get in
Intercity bus service is provided by Salt Lake Express and Greyhound.
See
Do
Taking Hwy 27 south across the state line into Utah and then back on Valley Lynn Road to Hwy 77 (a byway known as the City of Rocks Backcountry Byway) will allow you to take in a number of attractions, including the City of Rocks National Reserve, Castle Rock State Park, remnants of the California Trail, and Pomerelle Mountain Resort. It's always prudent to have a good map or GPS when going off main routes though.
Sleep
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