Hailey, Idaho

Founded in 1881, Hailey was the product of the mining boom in the Wood River Valley in the 1880s. Now the little community has become the center of population for the entire Valley. A fast growing community, Hailey, has managed to keep its small town feel and to be quieter than its neighbors to the north, Ketchum and Sun Valley.

Hailey is the home to the majority of the year round residents of the Wood River Valley. The individuals who live in Hailey are the mainstay for the tourist industry, which thrives through out the Valley.

With a history based on mining, Hailey is also known for noteworthy historic moments in technology. In 1883, the community received one of Idaho's first telephone exchanges and in 1889, it received the state's first electric light system.

Investor's such as resident movie star, Bruce Willis, continue to invest in the downtown area of Hailey and have been instrumental in the continued growth and development of the downtown area.

The local Chamber of Commerce bills Hailey as "Idaho's Hometown in the Mountains" and the community lives up to that name with its friendly, welcoming atmosphere, fine restaurants, a good selection of lodging options and fantastic recreational opportunities.

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