Things to do in McCall Idaho - Winter Carnival 2010

Activities & Events

McCall Winter Carnival - January 29 - February 7, 2010. Ice sculptures, vendor and food court, music, parade, fireworks and much more.

Brundage Mountain Ski Resort - Located less than 20 minutes from McCall.

The Activity Barn - Go tubing in style, day or night! 4 runs with varying levels of difficulty. Fun for the whole family.

Backwoods Adventures - You're invited to canoe or kayak the scenic upper North Fork of the Payette River (located at the North end of Payette Lake at North Beach). Known as the Meanders, this calm and wake free waterway is a wildlife and wilderness experience that you won't want to miss. Watch for the moose and deer that are frequently seen. Canoe and kayak rentals ($8 - $11 per hour or $25 - $35 per half day), guided tours with Naturalists, kayak lessons, family packages, kids "learn to kayak" programs. No website. Take Hwy 55 North thru McCall, turn right at Lardo's onto Warren Wagon Road, then go approx 8 miles to the North Beach boat ramp. (208) 469-9067 for reservations or email ariana@ctcweb.net

Home Town Sports - Offers bike, wakeboard, water ski, and water tube rentals.

Gravity Sports - Offers bike, canoe, kayak, snowshoe and ski rentals

Manchester Ice & Event Centre - Indoor ice skating rink with grandstand seating. Ice skating for all ages and abilities.

Boat, Jet Ski, & Snowmobile Rentals

Cheap Thrills Rentals - Highly recommended - great customer service. Located on Highway 55 as you come into town from Boise.

Mile High Marina - Also has a coffee bar, Babblefish restaurant, and retail shop with great tshirts, hats, etc. Located on the west shore of Payette Lake.

Great Restaurants

Toll Station Pizza - Highly recommended for great pizza and a delicious salad bar. During the summer sit out on the patio with a view of Payette Lake.

Bistro 45 - A favorite! Wine bar and cafe with a delicious menu including garlic baked brie and tomato basil bruschetta. A large outside seating area in a delightful courtyard. Dogs are welcome.

Chapala Mexican Restaurant - Unbelievably fast and friendly service. Your food is delivered only minutes after ordering. A great outside deck with lake view. No website - located at 411 Lenora (across the street from Toll Station Pizza and upstairs from Bistro 45).

My Father's Place - Burgers, the most delicious chicken sandwiches you've ever tasted, and the thickest most delicious fresh banana and strawberry shakes. No website - located at 901 N 3rd.

The Pancake House - You can't leave McCall without eating here! The food is outstanding. Homestyle cooking at it's best - and the portions are enormous. If you order pancakes, only order one. They're a full plate size and you'll be lucky if you can finish one. They also have a coffee bar and The Christmas House Gift Shop, a great place to purchase a souvenir. Limited hours - they are only open until 2:00 pm. The coffee bar is open later and also serves food. No website - located at 209 N 3rd.

McCall Weather - Get current weather conditions and weather history for planning your vacation.

McCall Chamber of Commerce